If you're looking to get fit from home, there is nothing quite like an ol' fashioned workout DVD.
They are always more challenging than you'd think (in a good way, we promise) and they're guaranteed to leave you feeling like you've worked hard.
Plus, your sweaty, I-just-completed-20-lunges face is safe from prying eyes. Oh, apart from your partner, who, believe us, is used to it by now.
Whether you prefer HIIT routines or weight training, pick a workout DVD that resonates with you and get cracking.
Some routines take just 10 minutes of your day, which is perfect for anyone whose to-do list seems to be NEVER ENDING.
Here are the very best DVDs that will help you get your sweat on.
Check out: the very best exercise DVDs that you can do at home
The best workout DVDs 2022:
Davina: Toned In 10
If you want an effective exercise DVD then Davina has got you, sis. This plan is designed to burn fat and tone muscle. The programme consists of ten workouts that can be tailored to suit your own needs. A promising review: "I love this DVD, Some of it is challenging but it really does work. I do 2 or 3 sections a day and it really is changing the shape of my body."
Joe Wicks The Body Coach Workout
There is nothing more energising than Joe Wicks telling you to move...The collection includes warm-up and cool-down routines as well as seven HIIT workouts and some nutritional advice. A promising review: " Even with the beginner's workout, my heart rate increases, I'm sweaty at the end of it and my achy muscles are telling me they are having to do some work. Joe is motivational and explains how to do the exercises well. This is the first fitness DVD that I have actually enjoyed doing, and will go back for more as I can feel results from it. Go on, it's only a fiver and it's worth it."
Jillian Michaels - Lift and Shred
If weight lifting is more your thing, you'll be obsessed with this plan by Jillian Michaels. She promises to increase your metabolism, blast fat and help build a 'lean, sexy physique'. A promising review: "I have followed Jillian Michael's fitness/DVD's for as long as I can remember after getting the results that I wanted, after nearly 20 years, I have time and time again always gone back to basics with Jillian...because they work. For me, cardio & strength=weight loss."
Charlotte Crosby’s 3 Minute Belly Blitz
If abs is your target area, you'll love this by Geordie Shore's Charlotte Crosby. Richard Callender from ITV's Biggest Loser devised these 'short, sharp, shock' workouts which help blast fat and build muscle. A promising review: "I'm a big lass, size 24, and it was a pleasant surprise to buy this DVD and find it wasn't simply a chance for Charlotte to ponce about in a bikini. She works in this."
Vicky Pattison's 7 Day Slim
Vicky Pattison dropped an incredible 5 dress sizes and 3 stone. She promises you can do the same with these fun, yet effective 10-minute workouts. A promising review: "This is my favourite workout DVD, Great for beginners you just add another level as you get fitter. I noticed a difference after 1 week and the workouts are so short that by the time you feel your dying it's over! I always go back to this."
Tracy Anderson Method
Personal trainer to Gwyneth Paltrow and Shakira, Tracy Anderson knows a thing or two about getting in great shape. This works to wake up your accessory muscles, pull in your larger muscles and thus, create a lean body shape. A promising review: "This is hard, but it works - and quite quickly too. I've done pilates in the past and this is similar, but it uses a lot of repetitions until things really start to burn. I can see a difference - especially in my arms. Don't expect this to be fun - it's not, but I genuinely think that it's worth putting the effort in."
Ministry Of Sound: Pump It Up! The Ultimate Dance Workout
For anyone who loves a dance routine to learn and nail, this one's for you. It features a warm-up, three dance workouts and a chill-out cool-down. A promising review: "A great a fun workout. Be warned though, that this is pretty high impact so don't try to do the whole workout at once of you aren't already super fit and toned. The beauty of these work outs is you don't have to stick to the whole thing. "
Jane Fonda's Original Workout
This title became the best-selling VHS tape of all time and it's still one of the best workouts ever. Expect five different volumes for a total body aerobic, strength, and flexibility workout. A promising review: "Loving this blast from the past. Still good after all this time! Particularly like the supporting cast, the men in leg warmers are the best. Jane you're a legend."
Strictly Fit: Dance Fit
Love a bit of Strictly? First one on the dance floor? Learn some of the hottest steps from Strictly Come Dancing so that you can dance just like a Strictly star. Learn how to do the Samba, Cha-Cha, Jive and the Paso-Doble. Countless and keep fit at home. A promising review: "Excellent for exercise it helps you have some knowledge of Latin dancing, also as a bonus it helps with ideas for a routine."
Fit as Ferne
Fit as Ferne is a DVD that has broken down short sharp workouts. Ferne and her trainer Ellie have created a programme focussing on toning, building your core strength and burning fat. A promising review: "This DVD was presented by Ellie and Ferne. Ellie is a great instructor, she explains things really well and cues up each exercise excellently. Ferne is very bubbly and chatty, both are easy to listen to and help you to enjoy doing the exercises."
The benefits of workout DVDS:
You'll feel more motivated: if you have bought something tangible, you're more likely to stick to the routine you have planned for yourself.
You can adjust it to your level: unlike a class, you can run and grab a glass of water and stop for a few minutes. It's the little things.
Practice makes perfect: the more you do a routine, the easier it'll become. You'll also notice yourself getting fitter which is the best kind of motivation.