If you’re determined to get fit and are tempted to invest in an “As Seen on TV” personal fitness coach, choose carefully.
They're not cheap and it’s important to know what you’re getting yourself into. Thankfully, Consumer Reports put some of the DVDs to the fitness test so I wouldn't have to. Here are their findings:
* P90X: Price $120 plus $20 shipping and handling. If you can follow This 90-day plan faithfully, you will probably see results. But it’s only for people who are already very fit because the routines are intense and take about an hour a day. You’ll also need dumbbells, exercise bands, and a pull-up bar, which do not come with the basic system. The diet is also a bit complicated.
* Insanity: Price $125 plus $25 shipping and handling. This is a high-intensity interval routine using your own body weight. It’s a good fitness option but you must be very fit. You’ll be working “crazy” hard for about 45 minutes, six days a week. It also requires a mainly whole-foods diet.
* Brazil Butt Lift: Price $60 plus $13 shipping and handling. You don’t need to be extremely fit to start. If you don’t mind doing lots of squats and lunges and you like the idea of dancing your way to fitness, this may be good for you.
* Zumba Fitness Exhilarate: Price $60 plus $8.50 shipping and handling. It claims “Anybody can do it” and you’ll “Lose a dress or pant size in 10 days!” Yes to the first part, not so fast on the second. Zumba is okay for beginners and advanced exercisers, but it may take practice to master the moves. You’ll be on your own with the “healthy foods” diet.
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