FVR#6: SNL Men's Synchronized Swimming

What: An SNL classic. Martin Short and Christopher Guest as male synchronized swimmers.

Best Moment: Martin Short saying "I'm not that strong a swimmer..."

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FVR #5: Terje's First Descent

What: Terje Haakonson snowboards down a 7,000 ft. mountain.

Words used in this video: "gnarly", "ripped", "jacked"

Word I use to describe this video: wow.

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FVR# 4: Namaste Yoga Video 5 Minute Preview

What: This is more of a promo for their TV show than an instructional video judging from the way it's shot (which includes aerial pans of the demonstrators bodies, making it hard to observe the actual poses.)

Also scores high on the cheesy meter 'cuz it features three scantily clad girls wearing hot pants and athletic bra tops. Annoying. Takes the spiritual side out of yoga and drops it right into Self Magazine. Haven't even mentioned the overly breathy voice of the narrator.

I'd avoid.

FVR# 3: Kim's Progressive Workout

What: Variations of squats, lunges, and push ups for three different levels of fitness.

Time: 4 min, 50 sec.

Why it's good: It's good to see an exercise type at beginner to experienced level. Host has a conversational/friendly style of instructing.

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For your workout log:

Squats
[] B - Wall Squat with Swiss Ball
[] I - Regular Squat
[] A - Jumping Squat

Lunge
[] B - Stationary Lunge
[] I - Walking Lunge
[] A - Jumping Lunge

Push Up
[] B - "Girlie" or "Modified" Push-up
[] I - "Big Girl" Push-up
[] A - Yoga Push up

For beginners 10-15 reps, 2 sets. For more advanced, 15 reps, 3 sets.

FVR# 2: Lazytown - Sportacus Workout - Pushups

What: Is this entertainment or fitness? Host Sportacus of Lazytown performs a series of variations on pushups ending with an energetic Virabhadrasana (Warrior III) yoga pose before hopping into his space ship and blasting away.

Time: 1 min, 4 sec

Why it's great: Something to aspire to if you're hating or loving push-ups or just whiling away the hours at work...

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FVR# 1: Strong Arms and Back by Pilates Your Way

What: Six arm exercises using 3,5,8 lb dumbbells.

Time: 4 min, 48 sec.

Why it's good: Clear directions, good form, friendly/practical-sounding host, not cheesy. Note these are pretty typical exercises that you've heard before, but great for beginners.

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