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Merry Fitness from Anchor Bay Entertainment

- December 7th, 2011

Just in time for the Christmas-shopping season, Anchor Bay has released a glute-busting array of fitness DVDs featuring some of the biggest names in the industry.

Here’s a look at the new titles out this month:

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Six new fitness titles from Anchor Bay.

PERSONAL TRAINING WITH JACKIE: 30 DAY FAST START

Based on Jackie’s Power Pyramid Training Method, this program was specifically designed to give you a FAST START and transform your body from head to toe. You’ll perform pyramid sets that combine two of Jackie’s handpicked, dynamically sequenced moves and progressively increase repetitions of the combination: first one, then two, then three…adding a rep each step down the pyramid until you hit 10. Stick with this program for 30 days and take your body to the lean xtreme! Get lean and ripped!

BILLY BLANKS TAE BO: CARDIO EXPLOSION

Billy Blanks is exploding on the scene with his best cardio workout ever, Tae Bo Cardio Explosion! This workout will get you dripping with sweat, as you watch the inches fall off and your body tone up. You will see the best of the original Tae Bo moves, along with a rejuvenated style of cardio to get you where you want to be in your workout regime. Be energized and inspired as you improve your cardio, and lose fat, by punching and kicking your way to the top.

BILLY BLANKS TAE BO: POWER

Prepare your body for battle! In this workout, Billy Blanks brings you the ultimate in body sculpting with intense Tae Bo cardio. Strengthen, tone and define your upper body like never before as you burn fat in this powerful, total body Tae Bo workout. Transform your entire shape with explosive movements and chisel your arms, back and shoulders to a whole new level. Get ready to feel the burn and feel the POWER as you punch your way to a fitter you with Tae Bo Power. Bonus Workout: Get your midsection fighting fit with Billy’s Power Abs!

BOB HARPER: TOTAL BODY TRANSFORMATION

Soar miles above your fitness plateau with two limit-defying, threshold-shattering workouts that annihilate fat and replace it with lean,solid, power-packed muscle. Bob Harper delivers exclusive, no holds barred techniques for the intense conditioning your body craves. Challenge yourself with the Hardest Workout Ever, and uncover the incredibly fit physique you’ve always wanted. Workout 1: Complete Body Power Transformation 60 minutes of innovative, high-level training incorporating intervals, pylometrics, strength, and endurance. Fire-up your metabolic engine, activate fast twitch muscle fibers, and engage your entire body for extreme calorie burn and lean muscle gain. Workout 2: Body Power Quick Bonus 15 minutes of maximum-powered, accelerated training, command optimal performance for body-transforming results. When you’re short on time, Bob makes every second count.

ELEMENT: HATHA & FLOW YOGA

Increase flexibility and dissolve stress! This DVD is specially-designed for beginners, allowing them to experience both static and flowing programs. With two 30-minute practices to explore and enjoy, one can come to understand the many benefits of each type of yoga. Both the Hatha and Flow practices will help relieve stress, increase strength, tone muscles, cultivate flexibility, and improve overall health. The kit contains the DVD plus a woven, cotton yoga strap.

DANCE OFF THE INCHES: HIP HOP BODY BLAST

Fan favorite instructor Jennifer Galardi has found a way to seriously crank up the cardio without minimizing the fun. You’ll work hard but won’t even notice as you flaunt some of Jennifer’s hottest moves yet. ANYONE can do this, regardless of prior dance experience. So what are you waiting for? Get ready to turn up the burn and tone your entire body with Hip Hop Body Blast! This program features the Dance Off the Inches Step Guide. In it your dance instructor will break down the 10 steps and mini combinations you’ll need to easily dance off the inches through the whole program.

SANSONE: 4 FAST MILES  (Not pictured)

Losing weight has never been easier than with Leslie Sansone Walk atHome programs. Now you will be able to lose weight even faster with the all-new breakthrough Walk Slim system. Featuring motivating hit music and an inspiring cast of real-life success stories (three women who have lost 65, 100 and 110 pounds) – Walk Slim is guaranteed to have you looking slimmer and feeling great in just 10 walks! 4 Fast Miles! A Walk at Home program for faster weight loss!

 

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Biggest Loser trainers together again

- November 17th, 2011

No, Jillian Michaels hasn’t returned to The Biggest Loser.

But she and fellow celeb trainer Bob Harper did get a chance to work together again in front of the camera — although it appears Michaels did most of the grunt work.

The sweaty reunion, which took place on the CBS show The Doctors (co-hosted by Michaels), airs today.

For more info (and a couple of photos), here’s the press release:

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Left to right: Jillian Michaels, Bob Harper, Dr. Travis Stork (Courtesy “CBS Television Distribution/Stage 29 Productions”)

THE DOCTORS’ JILLIAN MICHAELS REUNITES WITH FORMER CO-HOST BOB HARPER

Shares Tips on “How to Get Your Body Back”

HOLLYWOOD — In their first TV reunion since The Biggest Loser, THE DOCTORS co-host Jillian Michaels welcomes her former co-host Bob Harper to the Emmy Award-winning syndicated series to show viewers “How to Get Your Body Back” in shape using the latest fitness trend: CrossFit.

On Thursday, Nov. 17 (check local listings for airtimes), Bob pits Jillian against Dr. Travis for the ultimate in-studio strength and endurance fitness challenge. Tune in to see who wins THE DOCTORS’ very own CrossFit challenge, and check out these teasers for your readers:

Benefits of CrossFit

• Smart and functional

• Can be done anywhere and in a short amount of time

• Pushes people to their limits, much like a workout with Jillian or Bob

THE DOCTORS CrossFit WOD (Workout of the Day)

• Box Jumps – 30 seconds

• Sumo Deadlift High Pole – 30 seconds

• Push Press – 30 seconds

• Ball Slams – 30 seconds

Should be repeated six times.

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Left to right: Bob Harper, Jillian Michaels, Dr. Travis Stork (Courtesy “CBS Television Distribution/Stage 29 Productions”)

Also, don’t miss out on:

• Three spices that can boost the immune system during cold and flu season.

• Three easy ways to rev sex drive.

• A new treatment that promotes collagen growth and erases Crow’s Feet almost instantaneously.

• And, a heart-warming story about Gracie, a brave young girl who had reconstructive surgery on her facial nerves after suffering from paralysis due to a Grand mal seizure.  Does she “regain her smile?”  Tune in to find out.

For more info, visit www.thedoctorstv.com.

 

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Biggest Loser’s Bob Harper does it again

- June 13th, 2011

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It seems the “nice trainer” from popular reality weight-loss TV show The Biggest Loser never rests.

Bob Harper is out with yet another DVD.

Here’s the press release slated to be officially issued tomorrow:

BOB HARPER introduces new DVD focused on workouts for beginners

LOS ANGELES (June 14, 2011) — Fitness expert, television star and author, Bob Harper announced today the newest addition to his motivational fitness DVD collection, Beginner’s Weight Loss Transformation, available exclusively online at www.mytrainerbobdvd.com and in stores everywhere on Aug. 2, 2011. Harper’s latest DVD was specifically created for beginners to help introduce a results-centered workout routine.

Beginner’s Weight Loss Transformation is ideal for beginners but also targets those who want to re-invigorate their daily routines.  It contains two workouts for a combined 56 minutes of muscle-building drills that burn fat and build body resistance. The program features Harper’s dynamic workout methods, focusing on cardiovascular conditioning and muscle-toning performance.

The second portion, “The 10-Minute Beginner Abs,” is an abdominal-focused workout that builds endurance with a range of motion for ab-shredding maneuvers that sharpen the core.

“It was important for me to up the ante in this program,” Harper said. “The workout will offer a challenging alternative to traditional beginner workouts, which are often slow-paced and sluggish.”

Beginner’s Weight Loss Transformation introduces cardiovascular training and conditioning into a workout that is easy to follow, yet targets and obliterates fat, offering muscle-refining results often found in more intense routines. Throughout the DVD, Harper passionately motivates viewers to achieve their weight loss and fitness goals.

Beginner’s Weight Loss Transformation is available exclusively at www.mytrainerbobdvd.com. The DVD will be available nationwide in retail stores on Aug. 2, 2011.

About Bob Harper

Bob Harper, the fan favorite, fitness guru of NBC’s worldwide hit, “The Biggest Loser,” is the brilliant force behind countless success stories from people who had previously given up on helping themselves, or had been written off as helpless by others. The success of the show has led to Harper’s own DVDs, books, workout equipment, supplements, motivational speaking engagements and personal appearances. He has become an authority on wellness through motivating others by applying his “Inside Out” philosophy: a raw, challenging integration of mind, body, and spiritual fitness that pushes one’s mentality and physicality with the intention of reaching a greater sense of accomplishment while powering for a better body and a more enriched life.   Harper is certified with the American Fitness Training of Athletics and with Aerobics and Fitness Association of America.

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Fitness gifts for dear ol’ dad

- June 13th, 2011

Just six more shopping days left until Father’s Day.

Here are some ideas from GoFit, the nation’s leading handheld fitness manufacturer:

%31_multipart%3F2_imageFOR THE WORKAHOLIC: Is Dad bored in the boardroom? When he’s workin’ hard to bring home the bacon, sometimes a gym sesh isn’t going to be in order after a long day on the job. Be a sport and help him work his physique as he burns the midnight oil with the GoFit Core Stability Disk.

As seen on the TODAY SHOW, the Stability Disk is an excellent way for Dad to engage his core while he is stuck sitting in his office chair all day. He can even increase balance and develop stability while he’s at it! The 13-inch GoFit Core Stability Disk is made of easy-to-clean, soft red vinyl and is portable and easy to store.

In addition, the Core Stability Disk is an amazing way to help him reach his fitness goals at home or at the gym. The disk increases the difficulty as your ability improves. The smooth side of the disk is less difficult, whereas the textured “reflexology” side has a higher degree of difficulty, offering a more challenging workout. Firmness is also adjustable. (Needle included. Air pump not included).

PRICE: $24.99. For product info, click HERE.

%31_multipart%3F3_imageFOR THE SPORTS NUT: Can’t peel Pops away from the boob tube when the game is on? If your sports fanatic Dad has given a new meaning to the term coach potato, this gift will assure him that is glory days are NOT behind him. Help him unleash his inner athlete with Yogaletics!

This is not your Mom’s yoga workout people — YOGALETICS is the amazing athlete-specific form of yoga that is sweeping the nation. Developed by the NBA’s premier yoga trainer, Kent Katich, Yogaletics features the same athlete-oriented yoga used with Katich’s high profile clients such as Kevin Love, Jordan Farmar, Blake Griffin, The entire LA Clippers team and more. The physical and mental conditioning of yoga has long been known for its fitness-oriented results but now, with Yogaletics, a revolutionary way to train and excel in every area of fitness and sports performance has been revealed.

Yogaletics is a 90-minute dvd that teaches, endurance, flexibility and strength using a variety of movements in an industrialized athletic setting. Perfect for the former athlete in training, the YOGALETICS regime uses simple workout terms and modern music that’s anything but your average “Om” style yoga.

The Yogaletics product from GoFit comes with Sport-Tac Yoga Mat, Premium Yoga Block, Yoga Sport Straps and Quick Start Yoga Workout DVD developed by Kent Katich.

PRICE: $69.99. For product info, click HERE.

%31_multipart%3F4_imageFOR THE HEAVY LIFTER: Get a grip on the all-new fitness tool for the man who is looking for heavy duty strength training. The all-new ergonomically shaped kettlebell now comes in a 35-lb version for the Dad who wants a full-body workout, minus the sissy lightweights. This is one hefty weight for some full-body burn!

GoFit and acclaimed fitness specialist Bob Harper, star trainer of NBC’s worldwide hit The Biggest Loser, have collaborated to create this revolutionary Contour Kettlebell. Unlike the traditional canonball kettlebell shape it has a unique patent-pending contour shape that is ergonomically designed to wrap around the wrist and forearm, providing a much more comfortable Kettlebell experience.

Each contoured Kettlebell comes with a 30 minute Bob Harper Kettlebell Workout DVD, designed and performed by Bob himself.  The collection is available in 7-35 lbs online at GoFit.net as well as at select Target stores nationwide.

PRICE: $24.99-$99.99 For product info, click HERE.

%31_multipart%3F5_imageFOR THE FREQUENT FLYER: Does your padre leave his fitness at home when he’s on the road? Just because he lives out of a suitcase as he jet-sets across the country on business, doesn’t mean he should neglect his physique in the name of travel.

The perfect solution is in the bag. It’s the ProGym Extreme — a lightweight, gym in a bag with a serious boost. The ProGym Extreme is the train anywhere, anytime; go-to, get-fit product that will substantially increase balance, strength and functionality.

With up to 75lbs of resistance, the ProGym Extreme increases muscle definition and takes resistance training and toning to the next level. The product includes five resistance bands, two handle grips, two door anchors, two ankle straps, a laminated training manual and carry bag that is perfect for travel.

PRICE: $59.99. For product info, click HERE .

%31_multipart%3F6_imageFOR THE WEIGHTLIFT WONDER: If your fit Father likes to pump a little iron when he hits the gym, he might need durable protection to stand up against those heavy weights.

Help Dad take it to the Xtreme with the brand-new Xtreme Training Glove. The unique model features an all-new Articulated Grip and ergonomic gel-padded palm, for the most comfortable and technically-advanced weightlifting glove you can buy.

It also boasts Pittards World Class Leather for added durability to stand up the heaviest of barbells. This weightlifting glove is superior in comfort and quality and even has a stretch mesh back for increased ventilation!

PRICE: $29.99. For product info, CLICK HERE.

%31_multipart%3F7_imageFOR THE STRESSED OUT SPOUSE: Work, kids, wife, bills, the list goes on and on. If the day-to-day grind is affecting your favorite man both MENTALLY and PHYSICALLY, regular stretching will help to relieve those nagging tensions.

Regenerate and revive those tired muscles with the GoFit Foam Roller. Dad can roll away stress and lower back pain as well as improve balance, alignment and stability with the GoFit Foam Roller.

One of the most effective self massage routines he can go through, the Foam Roller can help decrease pain, relieve the stress and tension that’s stored in muscle and create overall body balance. The roller comes in two sizes and targets those hard to reach areas that generate the most stress including back, legs and neck tension.

PRICE: $24.99-$39.99. For product info, CLICK HERE.

All products are available online at leading sporting good retailers across the country (TARGET, Best Buy, Sport Chalet, depending on the product). Please feel free to check out our full line of 200 products at www.gofit.net.

ABOUT GOFIT: Founded in 1999, GoFit has quickly developed into one of the most respected and recognized handheld fitness manufacturers in the nation. GoFit was the first in the industry to pioneer the idea that “knowledge is power” by pairing top-of-the-line products together with innovative educational content.

Today, the company offers over 200 quality, handheld fitness products — ranging from stability balls, yoga mats, power tubes and kettlebells, to weighted resistance, balance and core performance products. GoFit also offers world-class training methods with strategic partnerships from top experts in the business through instructional DVDs and downloadable Ipod workouts on demand.

The brand is distributed worldwide, with over 5,000 leading retailers in the U.S. GoFit has been featured in high profile media outlets including The New York Times, The LA Times, Fitness Magazine, The Today Show, CNBC, E! Entertainment Television, Oxygen, OK! Magazine, and many more.

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Bob Harper to release Ultimate Cardio Body

- March 4th, 2011

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Here’s a press release on Bob Harper’s latest DVD:

LOS ANGELES — Fitness expert, television star and author Bob Harper, announced the launch of his newest motivational fitness DVD, Ultimate Cardio Body available online at www.mytrainerbobdvd.com and in stores everywhere March 15. Harper’s meteoric rise as the fan favorite, fitness guru of NBC’s worldwide hit TV show, “The Biggest Loser,” has produced the incredible platform for him to exemplify his passion and vigor as one of the most in-demand fitness specialists worldwide. Harper’s newest DVD is a results-centered cardiovascular journey designed to burn hundreds of calories and melt away fat effectively, efficiently and easily.

“My experience working with a wide range of body types has given me the opportunity to develop unique cardio strategies that lead to REAL weight loss,” says Harper. “I’ve incorporated this knowledge into my new program to help you achieve results you can see and feel.”

Ultimate Cardio Body features two extreme workouts: the “Extreme Cardio Challenge” and the “10-Minute Glute Challenge.” The first workout is an hour-long aerobic voyage that begins from the lower body to kick start your heart rate and continues all the way up to the upper body, focusing on key muscle groups along the way to yield comprehensive, fat-blasting results. The second workout, “The 10-Minute Glute Challenge,” isolates the lower half of the body with targeted movements to refine and tone the glutes. Ultimate Cardio Body pushes your cardio workout to the maximum level for noticeable, fat-reducing and muscle-refining results. Throughout the workouts, Harper passionately motivates viewers with his signature style: Push it hard. Burn it up. Sweat it out. This is the ultimate cardio challenge.

In 2010, Harper launched his first DVD series, Bob Harper — Inside Out Method, a high-energy, efficient training program comprised of four discs featuring strength, cardio, yoga and personal training workouts. The DVD series integrated mind, body and spiritual fitness that results in achieving one’s best body from the inside out.

About Bob Harper

Bob Harper, the fan favorite, fitness guru of NBC’s worldwide hit, “The Biggest Loser,” is the brilliant force behind countless success stories from people who had previously given up on helping themselves, or had been written off as helpless by others. He has become an authority on wellness through motivating others by applying his “Inside Out” philosophy. This method aggressively pushes one mentally and physically further than one has ever gone before in order to make better choices, accept life’s challenges, and find one’s reward to feeling good and living a better lifestyle. The success of the show has led to Harper’s own DVDs, books, workout equipment, motivational speaking engagements and personal appearances. Harper is certified with the American Fitness Training of Athletics and with Aerobics and Fitness Association of America.

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