Aerobics

Originating in the Middle East and North Africa, the ancient art form of belly dancing has been practiced by women for thousands of years. Utilizing sensual and graceful movements of the hips, abdomen, and arms, the dance was once performed as entertainment for royalty and was also linked to femininity and fertility. In addition to the beauty of the dance, however, come the added benefits of flexibility and overall fitness. The Bellydance series offers a wonderful introduction to belly dancing as a form of exercise. Instructors Veena Bidasha and her sister Neena Bidasha have practiced belly dancing since childhood and have traveled throughout the Middle East and India to perform and develop their techniques. They lead the participant through simple routines that are designed to teach the fundamentals of belly dancing while being fun and invigorating. ~ Sarah Block, All Movie Guide

This follow-up to Carmen Electra's Aerobic Striptease turns up the heat in this fun and effective workout program. Carmen Electra's Fit to Strip features a high-impact workout routine designed to burn calories and strengthen muscles, as well as shorter supplementary routines that focus on specific trouble spots such as the hips and the derriere. Of course, Electra throws in some sultry dance moves into the mix that will help you get the body you've been wanting, as well as demonstrating how to show it off. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Designed to help viewers shrink their waistline in the minimum amount of time, this workout program uses a series of dance inspired segments to offer belly-fat burning results in just 10 minutes. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide

Fitness expert Stella Sandoval hosts this hot 54 minute Latin dance program, designed to promote aerobic health and muscle tone, all while teaching the viewer some of the basic moves of Latin dance. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide

Designed to burn fat and calories while building muscle as quickly as possible, this exercise program offers five separate 10-minute workouts emphasizing different parts of the body. ~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide

The cast of the fierce series American Gladiators host this serious sculpting and fat-burning workout designed for both men and women, inspired by the ultimate physical challenges presented in the show. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide

Denise Druce, certified fitness professional and founder of the popular She and Company women's health center in Salt Lake City, Utah, hosts the at-home workout release Belly Dancing for Abs. The included regimen in this volume enables participants to use belly dancing moves to slim, tone, sculpt and strengthen their abdominal muscles. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide

Billy Blanks: AB Bootcamp features the Tae Bo instructor leading the viewer through a variety of exercises designed to strengthen abdominal muscles and burn fat that has collected in a person's midsection. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide

Designed for those who have already achieved a certain level of physical fitness, Billy Blanks: Billy's BootCamp -- Ultimate BootCamp features the Tae Bo instructor leading the viewer through a variety of exercises designed to strengthen muscles and burn fat. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide

The best moves from fitness expert Billy Blanks' best selling Tae Bo and BootCamp releases combine into one invigorating workout as Blanks begins with the basics before moving on to more advanced steps that will sharpen mental focus while burning calories and melting away the pounds. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

For anyone who suspected that the fitness secrets of the stars were safe in Hollywood, fitness guru Billy Blanks delivers an invigorating, fat-blasting cardio workout designed to tone and sculpt the body just like the photogenic folks up on the big screen. These are the exact same moves practiced by Blanks' high profile celebrity clients, and now that the secret is out it won't be long until virtually everyone is kicking, punching, and sweating their way to a stronger, healthier body. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Billy Blanks: Tae Bo Amped - Fat Burn Accelerator features the workout guru leading the viewer through a routine designed to increase your heart rate while burning unwanted fat. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide

Billy Blanks: Tae Bo Amped - Jump Start Cardio features the workout guru leading the viewer through an exercise regimen designed for beginners in order to get them to quickly lose a great deal of pounds and fat while toning major muscle groups. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide