Special Interest > Educational & Instructional Special Interest > 2006 > 5 GBP to 10 GBP

Advantages: motivating, fun, unique, good price, TishD, good routine
Disadvantages: Addictive

...ago, at the point when Letitia Dean had made another comeback with her character, Sharon. She instantly became my favourite in Eastenders, and still to this day remains one of my few idols. Since Eastenders she has performed in various theatrical pieces such as in Cinderella in 2007 and High School Musical earlier this year. She also took part in Strictly Come Dancing last year, and as a skilled dancer after attending Silvia Young's School as a child, ...
...right to fourth place out of thirteen contestants. Tish will openly admit herself that she has battles with her weight for a long time, and decided to team up with trainer Dee Thresher to put together this DVD, to help her shape up. It is apparent that Tish lost two stone, resulting in a loss of at least 7 inches from her waist and 7 inches from her bust. That would be a great achievement and I only hoped it worked! When you load up the DVD you ... Read review

Advantages: motivating, good price, soundtrack, varied moves, unique, Coleen Nolan
Disadvantages: addictive

...was titled 'Disco Burn' with Coleen Nolan. I always wanted to buy her original fitness DVD but never did quite get round to this, so I decided this was the one I wanted. It sounded quite interesting, like a cheesy dance DVD. So when Boxing Day arrived I popped into town (and queued for an awfully long time) to purchase my DVD, along with another fitness one. So who is Coleen? For those of you who do not know, she is a TV Presenter, Columnist and ...
...itself was quite attractive, with Coleen standing, posing, in front of an exciteful red tinted disco ball. On the back, there is quite a bit of information, as well as a few images from the routines. We are told that Coleen lost 2 stone with this workout, though unfortunately what we are not told is how long it took her! The routine is also going to be with choreographer Mikey Smith. I'd not heard of him so I was looking forward to seeing what he ... Read review

Advantages: fast paced to burn fat, not too pricey, good music
Disadvantages: A little repetative

...lose weight, with Claire losing 5 stone and 5 dress sizes with this regime! But is it any good? The DVD is split into five sections, as stated by the name. When you first switch on the DVD, the usual information comes up about how you should consult your doctor if pregnant etc, then you get the main screen. This is split into four sections; Play All, Sections, Workout Selector, Extras. Play All does the obvious. Sections allows you to start with ...
...enabled you to manoeuvre the routine into an order you'd prefer. I will take you through Extras later on. Before you start the DVD is is a good idea to have a glass of water beside you. I managed to do this in the tiny space that I call my bedroom, however I'd say a larger area is preferred if you have the room. If not, any space where you can move will do! The first section of the DVD is the 'Engage your body warm-up'. It is important that you ... Read review

Advantages: The DVD is split into manageable 10 minute sessions
Disadvantages: You have to have the willpower to use it regularly

...You might be wondering where Rosemary Conley fits into this - well - early last year when I started thinking about getting fitter I bought a few fitness DVDs and a few dance DVDs. I had just bought Wii Fit and although I do love it I don't think it does very much for aerobic fitness and if I was getting fitter I wanted to be 'all round' fitter. I found some of the DVDs too complex, some ineffective and I wasn't making much progress until someone ...
...are easy to follow and Rosemary works out with four other people (one of whom is Colleen Nolan). They all exercise at different levels so you can choose the level which suits you and work your way up to the more energetic levels over time. There are seven sections on the DVD * a 7 min Warm Up * a 10 min Fat Burning Aerobics (this is the one I do twice each morning) * a 10 min standing routine of aerobic training for Waist Hips and Thighs * a ... Read review

Advantages: Laughs, cars!
Disadvantages: James May - although with out him where would we be?

...anything that makes me laugh. Top gear ticks all my boxes. A comedy car show, with wacky challenges is just up my street. So as you can imagine i really like top gear! One of the best car shows around. I watch every Top Gear show that is on and even the repeats on DAVE! So hear is my first review - Top Gear! THE SHOW Top Gear the show is a show about reviewing cars, interviewing celebrities and about three men having a laugh! It is a very man orientated ...
...has only recently returned to Top Gear after an accident last year. The show is all about cars, the fastest car, how the car handles and usually which the better car is. One show compared the best family car. The shows also include challenges occasionally; such as the drive across America. Or their drive across the channel on amphibious vehicles. He show is full of fun jokes and the three presenters are always cracking wise cracks and taking the ... Read review