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Try out several videos. Match the program to your fitness level. If you are new to exercise, pick a beginning program. For aerobic fitness, be sure the program gives you at least 20 minutes of exercise that raises your heart rate into your training zone. Signs of a Good Video Clear instruction. The instructor should explain each exercise carefully, identifying the muscles it involves, telling you how to breathe, and describing how you should feel as you do each movement. Safety cues. The instructor should give you reminders ("Keep your back flat to the floor"; "Watch how your leg is aligned") throughout the tape. There should be a heart rate check during the aerobic phase of the exercise regimen. Completeness. The tape should start with a warm-up and safe stretches, include a progression from simple to more difficult movements, and end with a cooldown and safe stretches. The instructor should also explain how to increase the intensity of the workout. Getting Started Clear enough room in front of your television set so that you can move comfortably without hitting anything. You may want to use an exercise mat. In any case, never exercise on a nonresilient floor (concrete or tile, for example), even if it is carpeted. A hard floor won't absorb impact and is likely to cause injuries. Start slowly and don't overdo it. You don't have to keep up with the pace of the video until you are ready. If any moves cause pain, skip them. |
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