Plyometrics is a series of drills designed to connect strength with speed to produce power. Also known as "jump training," this technique emerged in Eastern Europe in the early 1970s. Coined by American track coach Fred Will, the term derives from the Latin plyo+metrics, or "measurable increases." Plyometrics training relates to any activity that requires speed and strength, as it improves your ability to run faster, jump higher, and maneuver in multidirectional sports. If your game involves a court, field, track, mat, pool, ring, rink, or mountain, plyometrics can help.
Step up to a stronger, leaner body with this step exercise program led by Gilad, the fitness instructor of the long-running TV program "Bodies in Motion." Shot on location on a Hawaiian beach, the cardiovascular routine helps burn fat and increase energy levels. Recommended for intermediate to advanced fitness levels, Gilad's program begins with a warm-up and ends with a cool-down to help you avoid injury, and includes a bonus abdominal workout.
Kla and Yod are two Muay Thai fighters during the Ayutthaya period. Yod has been conscripted to an outpost and is attacked by a mountain tribe and reported killed in action. Kla is devastated by the news and finds solace with Yod's wife, Saengchan. But Yod didn't die and when he returns home he finds his best friend together with his wife.
Hinako returns to our TV screens, this time showing us how to sleep.
Kickboxing champ Rick Quinn decides to retire from the ring, but his main adversary, Denard, wants him to fight again and murders Quinn's wife. Quinn suspects Denard, but can't do anything. Three month later, Quinn is jailed after a drunken bar brawl; a rich man named Le Braque bails him out and asks him to fight for him.
Estelle Getty, from "The Golden Girls" TV show, presents a complete body conditioning workout that's safe, effective and so much fun you'll hardly know you're exercising! Created by professional trainer and fitness expert Raphael Picaud especially for those 55 or over, it's a gentle workout designed to boost overall health while improving muscle strength, bone density, flexibility and balance. Featuring four levels of intensity from which to choose, the entire workout can even be done sitting down, with real results.From the easy warm-up to the refreshing, body-toning workout, to the relaxing cool-down, it's a workout with a sense of humor...that's serious about helping you shape up. Start today, follow Estelle's routine regularly and you'll soon have more energy, find daily chores easier to do and feel remarkably "Young at Heart".
Get ready to squat, lunge, and pull for a total-body workout like no other.
(Deluxe) A 360-degree attack on your abs and core...on the floor, in plank, and more!
Flex those powerful biceps and focus on toning and tightening these showcase arm muscles.
A fun, low-impact cardio routine that will leave you feeling lean and mean.
Target both large and small upper-body muscles to push you to the brink.
Achieve a higher level of athleticism over a longer period of time, plus prevent injuries and avoid plateaus.
Combines strength, balance, flexibility, and breath work to enhance your physique and calm your mind.
This Pete Smith Specialty comedic short details the troubles the average woman faces with maintaining beauty and fitness.
INSANITY is one of the best workouts you’ve ever seen. No weights, no gym, just results. Keep pushing your limits and your body has to adapt. That’s how you get in such insane shape in just 60 days.
Superset two of the body's largest muscle groups for a lactic acid bath like no other! You'll be fully pumped five minutes into the program, and your muscles will beg for mercy the rest of the way. Your body will learn how to keep it together under duress as you struggle to meet your target number of reps during round two. And if you feel a little queasy after your set, at least you'll know you're not alone.
Applying the same principles as Chest and Back, you'll superset these muscle groups to exhaustion. As you'll be using smaller muscles, this might prove slightly less of a struggle - but that doesn't mean you won't be fully maxed when this workout is said and done. Just be sure to keep your form during the latter part of the routine, when you'll be tempted to cheat your range of motion. Maintaining good form is critical for proper muscular development and preventing injury, so stay strict and get ripped!
Get fit fast with America s #1 walking system! Leslie Sansone Walk Away the Pounds Ultimate Collection gives you four complete, fat-burning, muscle-conditioning and stretching workouts all on one powerful, energizing DVD! ADDED BONUS Boost your strength training and toning results with the included Stretchie resistance band!
Dance, Slim, and Tone with Hollywood's Fut Fitness Secret! See a Dramatic Difference in Your Body in JUST 2 WEEKS! Thousands have seen visible results fast - and so can you! Yoga Booty Ballet is a combination of yoga, booty sculpting and dance that will make you feel strong, confident and beautiful. The workouts are so fun, you won't believe you're also loosing weight and sculpting long, lean muscles. This unique program was created by two of the nation's top fitness experts Gillian Marloth and Teigh Mcdonough, to help women become the best they can be.