I bought my first aerobics dvd 3 years ago, and have used it frequently. Some people are better at exercising by themselves, some however are not. The first principle that is necessary is an interest in the subject, and a desire to improve your health. The aerobic DVD will not motivate you to get your rear in shape.

My second workout video was a step aerobics DVD. I plan to start each day with an aerobics DVD and a shower. This feels great to get the blood flowing

You may also want to join a gym. Once you begin to get exercise from aerobics classes and you’re DVD, you will feel much better. The classes can help you to stick with the program. The DVD will help you when you are busy and do not have time to go to the gym. Or in the case where the weather is bad and you cannot get out.

This way you get the best of both worlds. In my case I also do yoga at home, this helped me to get confident with the various postures before venturing out to join a class The classes get you out of the house, and the people in them are very encouraging. The good thing with DVDs is that it gives you the ability to work out on your schedule, and classes help to keep you motivated in the event that you are struggling with discipline.

You could set it up that you workout once a week at the gym and once at home, this way you have flexibility in time. For those of us who cannot afford a monthly gym subscription, we can get the best aerobics instructors on DVD in our own home.