On the Road (DVD) with Jeff Rogers

Great workout and great music!
I have never been a huge fitness enthusiast, but I've done my fair share of at-home workout dvds. The majority of the ones I've done take place inside a studio disguised as some kind of neon warehouse, along with 4 perfectly fit people, 1 slightly out of shape person but could still beat you in a race around the block any day, and a fitness instructor that smiles far too much for my tastes.

The first thing I noticed about this DVD was that it took place OUTDOORS. Let me repeat this... OUTDOORS... in the most pristine, sprawling, lush stretch of lawn I've seen in ages and it's perfectly sunny. This atmosphere immediately made me feel better about this workout. I would rather look at people working out outside in the sun instead of in a weirdly lit warehouse. Secondly... Bon Iver. I don't know about you, but the idea of a bunch of guys who are not all perfectly fit, and probably spend more time indoors writing music or at the local bar with friends really appealed to me. I...

Perfect workout for everyone!
I have a sit down job where I'm in front of a computer 9-10 hrs per day. I never was a fan of working out but having a sit down job can pack the pounds on a person. I use to work out with Tae Bo in the past but as I'm getting older some of the moves in Tae Bo have become difficult for me to do. A friend suggested I give Jeff Rogers a try that his workout is low impact and more fun than the rigorous moves used in Tae Bo. I thought, why not give it a try. I'm wanting to get back to working out, need to shed some pounds, can't afford nor have the desire to join a gym so what have I got to lose. I'm thrilled I gave it a try. I've had this video for 2 weeks now and I love it! I do move slower than the men in the video but that's ok, I'm sure in time I'll pick up the pace and be able to move as fast as they do.

This workout is perfect for everyone. There's no need for fancy equipment, you don't have to use weights but you can if you want to. I jog in place since I can't do the...

Not just for Bon Iver fans.
I heard of this DVD as a fan of Bon Iver and Justin Vernon, and was immediately skeptical. I don't think of many touring bands as fitness enthusiasts, but after watching the trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fh_wOe50jbE) and learning about how this DVD came to be, I was interested. I'll admit that at first I wasn't sold on actually using it to work out, but then I watched it once, just sitting at my computer - I enjoyed the music (S. Carey, We Are the Willows, Gayngs, The Rosebuds, Megafaun, etc) and honestly, it seemed like I could do all of the exercises. This was a big deal for me - as a child/young adult I was an athlete. I was on the volleyball and basketball teams in high school, I played soccer and softball recreationally, and had been on the a swim team for years, but after being married for 10 years and having 3 children, my weight, and more importantly to me, my athleticism and flexibility, were not what I wanted.

That being said, these moves are...

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