Get Fit and Firm At Home

There's proof the best workout in town starts by pressing play. A new study found that doing fitness DVDs can burn a whopping 480 calories an hour. We sweated through over 40 new releases to bring you our five faves: workouts that are effective, easy to follow, and fun. Whether you want to drop a size, shrink stubborn belly fat, or just start exercising, we have the plan for you.

Prevention tested: Five new DVDs we love

Pick just one, mix and match, or follow our customized plans designed to help you achieve your fitness goal

1. "10-Minute Solution: Quick Tummy Toners"

Focus: Targeted toning

Why We Love It: The five fast, doable routines—from calorie-torching standing exercises to mat-based whittlers—beat boredom and firm your abs from every angle.

You'll need: Yoga mat

2. "6-Minute Quick Blast: Total Body Calorie Blast"

Focus: Cardio and toning

Why We Love It: Whether you have six minutes or an hour, you'll get a heart-pumping cardio blast plus intense sculpting to reshape trouble zones like the butt, thighs, and abs.

You'll need: Yoga mat, dumbbells

3. "Prevention Kick-Start Your Metabolism"

Focus: Cardio and toning

Why We Love It: Prevention fitness pro Chris Freytag will teach you to punch, jab, and kick your way to a firmer body—no experience needed. You'll melt up to 680 calories an hour while having a blast.

You'll need: Yoga mat, dumbbells

4. "Exhale Core Fusion Pilates Plus"

Focus: All-over toning

Why We Love It: Carefully controlled movements target each muscle group with laserlike precision. Gentle stretches end each segment to ease your body and mind.

You'll need: Yoga mat, stretch belt, or towel

5. "Dance Off the Inches: Dance It Off Ballroom"

Focus: Cardio

Why We Love It: You'll peel off pounds as you gracefully twirl around your living room with these easy-to-follow routines featuring samba, cha-cha, and jive.