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Top 10 Exercise, Fitness and Training DVDs/Videos

By Elizabeth Quinn, About.com

Created: June 21, 2007

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Here are links to some of the better exercise training DVDs and videos for fitness, strength, flexibility, motivation and all around conditioning.

1. Ultimate Athlete - Pushing the Limit

An examination of the evolution of modern athletes, this behind-the-scenes documentary delves into the mental and physical training of today's top athletes, including Carl Lewis, Mary Pierce, cyclist Lance Armstrong and more. Narrated by Lou Gossett Jr.
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2. Step Reebok: The Video

An oldies, but goodie. A heart-pumping, high-tech, state-of-the-art step training with an exciting mix of visuals and music. Hosted by Gin Miller, the inventor of the Step Reebok Training program.
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3. Absolute Body Power

Former college athlete and AFAA certified fitness trainer Alan Harris takes viewers through this step-by-step, personal approach to strength conditioning.
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4. Firm, The: Cross Trainers - Firm Strength

Intended for alternate use with "Firm Cardio," this strength-building program consists of an entire upper-body workout followed by a series of lower body exercises. Intermediate to advanced.
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5. Firm, The: Total Body - Time Crunch Workout

Short on Time? You don't have to miss a workout with this fast paced, 42 minute workout. It includes an ample 24-minute aerobic phase and stregth training with heavy 5 pound ankle weights.
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6. Covert Bailey's Smart Exercise

A feast of useful information and practical advice in an easily accessible format. Here is a comprehensive guide to exercise and training; an irreverent debunking of weight-loss myths; a lucid explanation of how our bodies stay fit or go fat.
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7. Yoga Conditioning for Life

For individuals of every level, YOGA CONDITIONING FOR LIFE is an easy, enlightening guide to the power of yoga. Host Rodney Yee teaches a variety of postures and poses, as well as a series of breathing exercises, that strengthen the body while relaxing the mind.
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8. Karen Voight Fitness Videos

Fitness instructor Karen Voight has a line of high quality videos that show you how to use a variety of conditioning techniques to tone and strenghten your entire body in easy-to-follow programs.
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9. Yoga Conditioning for Athletes with Rodney Yee

A more athletic and intense yoga workout to add variety and cross-training for athletes of all sports.
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10. To The Limit (IMAX)

This revolutionary film was originally shot for IMAX theaters, and includes some breathtaking scenes of athletes at the top of their game. Taking the endurance of the human body to knew and spectacular heights are skiier Maria Walliser, ballet dancer Nina Ananiashvili, and rock climber Tony Yaniro
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