So what fitness DVD will you try?
As we roll towards the New Year our thoughts turn to getting fit and healthy for 2017.
Perhaps not the hot ticket that they used to be, releases of fitness DVDs still pack the shelves in supermarkets up and down the country.
Those of us not able to get to the gym pick up a release and try our best to use the programme as much as possible.
Admittedly it might not be the best way to work out but there are still many people that love a fitness DVD to do in the house, often chosen because of the appeal of the presenter involved.
As we have a sneak peek at the upcoming releases, maybe one of them will catch your eye.
Surely by now Davina Macoll can be considered queen of the home exercise release.
And she looks set to carry on her run of success with the upcoming 30 Day Fat Burn programme.
Designed by Ed, Davina’s go- to fitness trainer, the 30 Day plan does what it says on the sleeve.
There is a 30- day planner included and six new fitness sessions, running at 10 minutes each.
Davina has cardio and strength sessions here and introduces a buddy system for working out together.
Davina has hosted so many of these releases that she is completely at home with the format and what is expected.
Surely a safe pair of hands and worth a try.
Also out is the Frankie Essex Weight loss workout.
The ex- TOWIE star is joined by fitness trainer Lisa in this DVD designed to transform your body.
There are three 20- minute sessions plus a HIIT class, a cardio- box session and a scultp and tone section too so all the boxes are ticked.
It would seem that Frankie herself has struggled with her weight but she certainly looks like she has found her groove now with trainer Lisa.
Joe Wicks is probably one of the most go- to fitness and nutrition experts on the market so his new release, just after Christmas, will probably sell like hot cakes, which he could also show you how to cook.
This DVD contains nearly three hours of content that includes seven levels of HIIT sessions for you to do in the living room, even though Joe seems to be in Abu Dhabi.
On the plus side the sessions require no equipment as they rely on just your body weight and a bit of space.
Joe kindly includes some tips on food and nutrition so if you enjoy Joe’s cheerful personality this could be just for you.
Now that ‘ Strictly’ has finished, dance fans everywhere will be starved of their weekly dose of dancing. However, fear not: the DVD release of ‘ Shape and Tone with Fitsteps’ will be on the shelves as you read this.
Fitsteps is a dance- based fitness session that people all over the UK attend every week.
It combines ballroom and latin dancing with fitness to provide a great workout and this DVD release has plenty for fans to get their dancing shoes on for.
With ‘ Strictly’ stars Iain Waite and Natalie Lowe at the helm, this release has 90 minutes of choreographed routines that dance fans will love.
Try Natalie’s beautiful ballroom workout or Iain’s luscious latin workout, depending on what mood you are in, and there’s a bonus workout with some classic Fitsteps moves.
This is a nice release with some great fun dances and exciting music.
There are plenty of other fitness DVDs making their way to the stores as we speak so have a look carefully before you buy one.
Think about what your goals are and buy accordingly.
Check to make sure that the sessions included are suitable for you.
Perhaps if you are just starting out HIIT sessions may be a little too intense and if you are a well seasoned fitness pro you may need something with a bit more bite, like ‘ Insanity with Sean T’.
Either way, home fitness is often a great way to get yourself moving so if you are still a little shy about hitting the gym have a look at the DVDs and, most of all, have a great time doing them.
Have a look carefully before you buy one. Think about what your goals are and buy accordingly.