The Body Bar is a weighted fitness bar made of
solid steel (less than 2" diameter) encased in easy-to-grip
durable rubber, for a secure and comfortable grip. Body Bars
come in 2, 3 and 4 foot lengths and various weights. Many workouts
are available at the site.
Veteran of more than 10 videos instructor Michelle
Dozios (formerly Nevidomsky) also runs the Breakthru Fitness
Studio in Pasedena CA. On her site you'll find fitness articles,
information about studio classes and a video store -- offering
Breakthru Fitness videos -- step, floor aerobics and Pilates
--which she team teaches with Tracy York ...and more
Geared towards the advanced home exerciser, this
site contains information about all of Cathe's step aerobic and
strength training videos. Includes Forums, Fitness Facts and
Form Pointers. Discounts offered for quantity video purchases.
Charlene is a Canadian instructor with many years
of TV workouts under her belt. Her site offers 30+ videos designed
for weight loss, strength and muscle development, fitness improvement,
and pregnancy recovery. She is the queen of high-intensity, low-impact
aerobic workouts.
CIA started by producing aerobic videos for aerobic
instructors. In 1989 they began producing consumer workout videos
and extra long workout videos. Their advanced hi/low floor and
step aerobics workouts have complex choreography and higher impact.
Excellent customer service, fast delivery and
hundreds of exercise videos to choose from -- many that are not
available in stores! This long-established business offers a
print catalog as well as a website loaded with information about
the videos and instructors, as well as consumers reviews. Order
online or call 1-800-433-6769 for a print catalog -- or to get
advice from a video consultant who's also a video exerciser!
The FIRM's website features Body Sculpting Systems
1, 2 and 3, with System 4 on the way. Workouts use their unique
pieces of equipment: the two-piece Fanny Lifter, the Sculpting
Stick, the 3-in 1 FIRM Box, and soon to be available, the TransFIRMer!
For 21 years Gilad has helped millions stay healthy
and fit through his popular TV program "Bodies in Motion."
At his site you'll see his Quick Fit series of workouts.
Kari Anderson's dance background gives her many
step and floor aerobic workouts a distinct and special flavor.
Her enthusiasm for teaching and love of movement are evident
and motivational. Videos by other instructors available at this
site too.
Karen has produced many award winning videos,
including step, floor aerobics, strength training interval training,
stretch and yoga. All are available at this website. She excels
in providing thorough instruction and demonstrating superb technique.
This instructor from down under has been the
trainer for many Hollywood stars and starred in a variety of
videos herself -- from a step aerobics workout with Cher, to
her latest series of Body Bar workouts.
Leisa, a veteran instructor of many "of
Steel" tapes, offers fitness tips and recipes on her new
website, as well as her new BallAero video series, TNT Cardio
and Toning, her books and many of her "Steel" videos
.
Sara's City Workout provides instructors' education
programs. They have filmed over 180 instructor-training presentations
from their conventions to provide home workouts on VHS and DVD.
This veteran " of Steel" instructor
has more than 20 videos to her credit. Her latest efforts include
two Fit to the Hits aerobic workouts and a pair of cross-training
videos called Tighter Assets.
This site is dedicated to the promotion
of fitness and dancing. It offers a big selection of all types
of exercise and workout videos as well as sports and recreation
(gymnastics, aquatics, ice skating, etc.) and instructional dance
(belly, disco, hip hop, square, ballroom, Irish, Cajun, country
western, and on and on). Lots of links to other dance sites.
Visit this site for a selection of large exercise
balls, small weighted balls and video workouts for all fitness
levels. For anyone who uses a big ball at their desk, they offer
a chair frame on casters that will keep your ball from rolling
away from you when you stand up!
The Fit For 2 web site is your resource
for up-to-date information on staying fit throughout pregnancy
and after childbirth. Visit often as they continue to add useful
information related to the importance of exercise during and
after pregnancy, designing a safe exercise program, and integrating
exercise into an overly busy life. They also offer Fit for 2,
a step aerobics and toning tape for the experienced pregnant
stepper.
Two treadmill videos are offered at this website.
Each one combines aerobic moves& combinations with intervals
of walking, hill climbing, power walking and running on the treadmill,
and uses hand weights for upper body strength & conditioning
exercises. Push-ups and an ab segment follow the cardio.
The American Council on Exercise®
(ACE) provides certification for numerous fitness specialities
from aerobics instructors to personal trainers. ACE is the largest
not-for-profit fitness-certifying organization in the world.
IDEA is a membership organization
of health and fitness professionals which provides members with
up-to-date fitness information, educational opportunities, yearly
seminars and conferences, career development programs and industry
leadership. Although this site provides some news, research and
general fitness information for the everyday exerciser, it's
geared towards those who work in the fitness field.
Progressive Education - Offering
continuing education for fitness professionals since 1995. They
specialize in providing reasonably priced correspondence courses
on a variety of subjects, including strength training, sports
nutrition, flexibility, and mind body fitness.