There are lots of great ways to stay active at home, including fitness DVDs.
We know the importance of exercise for your mental and physical wellbeing, and you don't have to head to the gym to keep active. There's plenty of evidence that exercise helps you feel younger too.
Whilst restrictions are no more, many of us still aren't comfortable going to that yoga class or hitting the gym just yet. This is why things like fitness apps and fitness DVDs are so handy, and they have the added benefit that you can complete them from the comfort of your home.
We’ve found a range of fitness DVDs that you can order online, allowing you to stay fit and healthy in your own home.
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The benefits of using fitness DVDs
• You can enjoy it in the privacy of your own home.
• You can take all the breaks you need without trying to keep up with a class.
• You can choose when you do the DVDs rather than fitting your schedule around a class timetable.
• The more you practice, the better you'll get!
The best fitness DVDs
Best fitness DVDs
Jane Fonda's Original Workout
The woman that started it all, Jane Fonda's workout became the top VHS tape of all time and it can still be enjoyed today, now available on Amazon Prime. Get your leg warmers at the ready!
Strictly Come Dancing – Strictly Fit: Dance Fit
You won't need a partner for this Strictly inspired workout DVD. Three of the show's favourite pro dancers past and present: Ola Jordan, Natalie Lowe and Artem Chigvintsev show you, step-by-step, great dance exercise routines so you can have fun and get fit learning Samba, Cha-Cha, Jive and the Paso-Doble.
Joe Wicks The Body Coach Workout
If you enjoyed Joe Wicks' PE workouts during lockdown, why not give his workout DVD a go too? It's packed full of fat burning content for exercise that will help with weight loss and general health.
Lorraine Kelly: Living to the Max
Join TV's Lorraine Kelly in this DVD with fitness instructor Maxine Jones. The class is broken down into three 20 minute workouts – Cardio Max, Waistline Max Burn, Squat To The Max plus the Max Warm Up and Cool Down. You can chose to do the full Max Hour or just one depending on the amount of time you have.
Rosemary Conley Ultimate Whole Body Workout
We've all heard of Rosemary Conley, and for good reason – she's a renowned fitness instructor and her videos and DVDs have been popular for years. This DVD features three routines: an aerobic workout designed to burn off fat; body-conditioning exercises; and a chair workout.
Move It Or Lose It!: Routine 1
This DVD features a range of gentle exercises that you can do while sitting – presented by Yours Magazine Fitness Expert and National Diversity Award Winner Julie Robinson. Great for beginners who need to strengthen their muscles, improve their mobility and prefer to exercise sitting down.
10 Minute Solution - Slim And Sculpt Pilates
If you're missing your regular Pilates classes, this is a great home solution. 10 minutes' of Pilates per day, with five different routines. Many of them include using a resistance band, but if you haven't got one at home, here's some you can buy too.
Chair Yoga with Nadia Narain
If you love a bit of yoga but your flexibility isn't the greatest, try out this chair yoga routine that's designed to be low impact and low intensity. This will keep you active and healthy while also giving you some stress-relieving time out.
Tai Chi for Women Beginner Exercises
Easy to follow Tai Chi routines for beginners, aimed at keeping women healthy and active at any age. The workouts are designed to reduce stress, which, frankly, is exactly what we need at the moment. Once you've practiced this a few times, you could even try this outdoors in your garden for extra peace.
Paracise Gentle On The Joints Exercise To Fabulous Music
**Currently unavailable.**Perfect if you find regular workouts a bit too strenuous, or if you're recovering from injury or surgery, this provides a gentle exercise routine that'll take care of your joints. Great if you have a bad back, arthritis, or other mild health conditions. Easy to do in your lounge at home, but will feel like you're part of a class too.
DANCE That WALK 2
Walking is a great exercise all by itself but if you're starting to get a little bored, this DVD combines Samba groove, Jive, and Disco dance moves with easy low impact walking. You'll be burning those calories, boosting your daily step count, and it's super simple to follow. Pump out 7,500 steps in an easy 60-minute workout, or get moving with the two express 35-minute workouts.
Davina - 30 Day Fat Burn
Included in this DVD from Davina is six brand new ten minute workouts including three fat burning workouts – Boxfit, the Ultimate Fat Burner and the HiiT Fat Burner. There's also a strength and tone workout to give your muscles that extra boost.
Free workouts online
If you’re a social media fan, lots of fitness instructors are also doing workouts for free on YouTube and Instagram, so there are lots of ways you can also join in online with workouts, to make you feel part of a group.
We're a big fan of Joe Wicks' workouts, with loads of options available no matter your fitness level or ability.
We also really enjoy Grow with Jo, who has a great variety of dance and walking workouts to help you boost your step count while you're indoors. Her Walk with Jo series is low impact, beginner-friendly, and involves no jumping!