I spent part of last weekend helping my baby sister shop for bridesmaid dresses and a wedding dress.  Super fun, right?  Except for the fact that this is the Midwest, where we’re just now starting to see days that break the 65 degree mark.  Long hours of work and cold weather don’t make for the most pleasant apparel-shopping experience, ya know?  Not that I have much room to complain, but a little firming wouldn’t hurt.

Since I love to turn every shopping experience into a post here, I figured I’d gather my list of workout DVD finalists here for everyone else to enjoy and comment on…

Bellydance Fitness for Beginners - Arms, Abs, Hips, Buns& Thighs
Price: $13.19

For some unknown reason, bellydancing workout DVDs have always had a certain appeal to me.  Actually, I shouldn’t say unknown - I like that bellydancing doesn’t seem even a little bit like a workout, despite the fact that I know it’s actually pretty strenuous.  And of course, men love it.

The Lotte Berk Method for Beginners - Hip Hugger Abs (DVD)
Price: $10.53

Lotte Berk was a dancer until a car accident left her badly injured.  She bounced back and developed an awesome figure that most of us always-able-bodied ladies would kill for.  If these methods work for someone’s who’s been incapacitated by an accident, they might actually stand a chance of working on a desk worker like myself.

Body and Soul Fitness - Daily Exercise Routine (DVD)
Price: $7.91
I’m not sure that I believe this DVD’s claim of just 15 minutes a day, but I like the sound of it.  Of course, I’d be happy if I could just bend myself like the girl on the cover.

Express Workout Belly, Butt and Thighs DVD
Price: $15.0

I know it’s not cool to like pink anymore, but I can’t help myself.  I’m drawn to this one for the bright colors.

Ultimate Fat Burning Cardio DVD
Price: $15.0

It’s not just any fat burning cardio DVD, it’s THE ULTIMATE FAT BURNING CARDIO DVD.  Isn’t that enough?

Dancers Body Workout DVD
Price: $20.0

Honestly, have you ever met a woman who DIDN’T want a dancer’s body?  If someone tells you otherwise, she’s probably lying.

Pilates BodyBand and DVD Set
Price: $30.0

This one comes with props.  I love anything that comes with bonus stuff.  Pilates is a lot harder than it looks, though.

Paula Abdul’s Get Up and Dance! (DVD)
Price: $9.92
Back in the day when exercise DVDs came on VHS, Ms. Paula Abdul made an exercise tape that would stand the test of time.  If you’re looking for an 80s flashback with your workout, this is definitely the DVD to get.  I remember doing this tape in my pajamas at slumber parties, but alas, I don’t have my own copy…yet.

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