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So I'm trying to find a good workout video. Moderate intensity that I can do comfortably in my living room.

I would really appreciate any recommendations!

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When I find it impossible to get to the gym I do TaeBoe. I have the Tae-Bo Live series and I get a serious workout. There are the beginner to advanced videos.

The other I have grown fond of is Cathe Friedrich's Max series. I have only done Stretch Max and Core MAx, shown on FitTV but she has a HUGE collection of dvds that will serve any need you have, from cardio to weight training. Cathe is no joke.

I have also discovered The Firm. I bought "Dangerous Curves Ahead" on sale at Best Buy. I havent tried it yet but it looks grueling. I need to work up the nerve. Yikes!

Good luck, I hope these helped.

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I have two sets of the "Walk Away the Pounds" videos. I like them because they are 1, 2, and 3 mile so depending on what you feel like doing, you can get a good workout. You can also use weights or not - depending on your mood. The tapes are good - but she talks A LOT! The one mile takes about 19 minutes, the 2 mile about 30 minutes. I do them when my kids go to bed...

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I've got Cathe's Muscle Max which is a pretty serious workout and I have Jari Love's Ripped to the Core, also for the advanced exerciser. I dont do them very often, I might throw in 2 weeks of either one of them rather than my usual circuit training just to break the routine, but I find weight lifting in the traditional style rather boring. Well, very boring, in fact I loathe it. I'd rather mix it up in a circuit that I just make up, that way no 2 workouts are ever the same.

But I learned a lot of exercises from these DVD's.

I also have a Treadmoves DVD that is a treadmill workout, which I liked at first but 3 years later, its lame as lame for me, I could do it five times and want more exercise.

What I use religiously, either on my treadmill or outside, and continue to find challenging is the Cardio Coach series - MP3 interval cardio workouts. Awesome, and you never get too fit for them.

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I use the Bigges Loser DVDs. I have the:

Cardio Max

Power Sculpt

Yoga

Bootcamp

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Thanks. MY roomate has the biggest loser one and I do that sometimes but I get bored easily and I need to workout at home at least twice a week.

I looked online and the Core program looks pretty good as well as Tae bo! I've also tried the free on demand rentals. Pretty cool but I have to ook through so many to find one I can actually do!

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I have Jillian Michael's 30 Shread. I love it as much as I love any exercise. It really is a great workout. There are three levels with variations in each. I have lost about 11 lbs in the thee weeks or so I have been using it and I haven't even been using it everyday like advised. A real friend and I are able to do the workout during lunch in my office with very limited room. Love it and her for being so supportive!

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I thrive for my home DVDs and they really get me through the winter months! I love the Turbo Jamm (kickboxing) and just recently I got the Core Rhythms (latin dancing). I enjoy both and the DVD packages come with a variety of 30/45min cardio and tonning for different body parts.

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I also use Walk Away The Pounds. I agree--she jabbers too much--but it's simple steps and still gives a great workout.

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I ordered P90. It is a more moderate workout video than the p90x routine seen on infomercials. Google both and see. The video shows some of the workout.

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how soon after banding did you begin to work out? what did you start with...what do you do now??

Soon to be banded and looking for tips:)

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No workouts should be done before 30 days post op according to my surgeon. I have been walking outside and on the treadmill no longer than 30-45 min at a time twice a day. I am thinking about using elastics for my legs and arms. This won't put any strain on the abdomen. I am just 4 days post op.

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Thanks!! And glad to hear you are off to a great sstart! good Luck with your new you!!

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