Top 15 Best Workout DVDs for Getting in Shape

1. IGNITE by SPRI 900 Calorie Burn

Designed as an introduction to high intensity interval (HIIT) training, this DVD includes four 25-minute-long, calorie-torching workout: upper body, lower body, hard core and head-to-toe. Pick and choose based on your schedule—or do all four at once for the ultimate sweat session. $7.44; 

2. Element Beginner Level Yoga

If one of your resolutions was to try yoga in the new year, start with this DVD. The Element program revolves around common Hatha postures that are thebasis of most yoga practices. It will help you improve flexibility, buildstrength and release stress. Win, win, win! There's also a bonus guidedmeditation segment to help you learn to focus your mind.

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3. Tracy Anderson: Cardio Dance Express

The latest fitness DVD from celebrity fitness instructor Tracy Anderson (clients include Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Jennifer Lopez) offers six 10-minute, total-body dance workouts. The first lesson covers basic steps, while the other workouts have titles like "Cardio Party" and "Sweat Fest." Don't worry if you have two left feet: Even novice dancers can master these moves. $14.98;

4. Dance It Out: All In

Remember Billy Blanks, the guy behind the Tae Bo craze? Now his son, Billy Blanks, Jr. is getting in on the family business, too. Along with his wife, Sharon Catherine Blanks, Billy Jr. will help you learn various types of dance styles in this fun-packed DVD. The duo takes you through six 5-minute cardio workouts utilizing dancestyles from all over the world: hip-hop, Bollywood, African, disco, country, and "old-school" cardio. It's designed for the whole family so kids can joinin, too! $14.99

5. Jillian Michaels: Killer Arms and Back

Another favorite from Jillian Michaels, this DVD includes three 30-minute workouts thatwill help you get a toned and fit upper body. Jillian offers modifications forevery single move, so even if you don't already have arms of steel, you can always keep up—and get a good workout in.

6. Jillian Michaels: 30 Day Shred

There's good reason this DVD has become a cult favorite in the fitness and exercise world; Jillian guides a full-body 20-minute workout (in three different levels for varying fitness abilities) that's meant to be repeated each day for 30 days to see real results. After hearing so much hype, I had high expectations and Jillian delivered. Each workout kicked my butt and I noticed results in terms of strength improvement after just one week.
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7. 30 Minutes to Fitness: Cardio Pump with Kelly Coffey-Meyer

If you're one of those busy folks who thinks you simply don't have time to exercise, let this DVD prove you wrong. You'll get two 30-minute cardio-strength workouts: The firstis a boxing workout, and the second is focused on strength training with weights.Meant to be quick, effective and empowering, these workouts will be over before you know it! $11.89,

8. Belly Beautiful Workout: Pre and Postnatal Pilates Barre Fusion

Calling all new moms! Whether you're looking to stay in shape during pregnancy, or get back into shape afterward, this workout is designed to give you a long, lean body. A blend of Pilates and barre moves, it follows the guidelines of the AmericanCollege of Obstetricians and Gynecologists so that you can rest assured that you're exercising safely.

9. Kathy Smith: Total Body Toning

10. Leslie Sansone: 5 Boosted Miles

There's no easier workout than walking, but it can get a little ho-hum after awhile. This DVD offers five different one-mile walking workouts that include ways to "boost" your routine for more intensity and calorie burn. It's easy to do one mile if you're short on time—or you can add on a few extra miles if you've got time to spare.

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11. Element: Targeted Toning Yoga

This DVD includes three 20-minute yoga programs that zero in on all the problem areas you might want to target: glutes and thighs, arms and shoulders, and abs and core. The instructor's goal? To help you create a toned, streamlined body of course, but also a calm, focused mind. $9.99;

12. Denise Austin Body Makeover Mix

It's no secret we love Denise Austin here at Woman's Day, and this DVD reinforces why. Her simple instructions and cheerful attitude help each of the three 15-minute routines zip by. She focuses on one area of the body per session—upper body, lower body or ab & core conditioning—so I can target a trouble zone (ahem, thighs) or get a great full-body workout. $11.99

13. The Studio by Ellen Barrett: Fat Burning Fusion

Barrett's no-frills video combines Pilates, calisthenics and simple ballet moves. Even though I wasn't jumping around or sweating up a storm, by the end of this routine, my body ached all over—in a good way. Barrett's routine brought me back to my childhood days of dance class: fun activity and exercise. Win-win! $13.49;

14.  Weight Loss Cardio Kick with Violet Zaki

The two 20-minute high-energy kickboxing routines combined with other cardio moves eliminate boredom in this program. When I felt particularly ambitious, I did both together for one calorie-blasting 40-minute workout; I chose one or the other when I only had 20 minutes to spare in the morning. Make sure to do this in a spacious room, because the amount of kicking, punching and movement, as I unfortunately discovered, is not tailored to tiny spaces. $12.99;

15. Shiva Rea: Daily Energy--Vinyasa Flow Yoga

I love this DVD because it's basically the equivalent of seven DVDs in one—offering seven different 20-minute yoga practices to mix and match. I liked the freedom of being able to do a different one each day or combine two when I wanted to do a longer session. The flows range from slow-paced for relaxation to more intense for an energizing practice. $19.99;