TTO the Workout: Our Favorite DVDs

We love to get in a great Pure Barre workout or go for a run (okay, well, Jess TOLERATES going for a run), but somedays, it's just too hard to get out of the house.  One of our favorite ways to work out is using DVDs at home.  We look for workouts that are simple to understand, use little equipment (Basics like hand weights or a mat are okay) and take 30-45 minutes to complete.  We've tried SO many of these, but we thought we would share some of our favorites.  (DISCLAIMER: We are decidedly not fitness professionals, so consult your doctor and proceed as she/he sees fit!)

Tracy Anderson Method: Express: Tracy Anderson is a popular celebrity trainer who has tons of DVD options.  You've seen Tracy's handiwork with celebs like Gwyneth or JLo.  Amazing, right?   Tracy's workouts combine dance cardio (more on this later) and a combination of small weights/movements and lots of reps.  This DVD is great because it contains 6 different 10-minute workouts that target different areas.  You can choose just one, combine them (Jess likes to do arms-upper body-abs together) or do them all for one 60 minute mega workout!

The Firm: Ignite Calorie Burn: As kids, our babysitter always used to workout with The Firm DVDs.  They have tons of DVDs and feature all kinds of workouts.  We like this one because of its HIIT-style circuits.  Try and do it without sweating...not possible.

Tracy Anderson Dance + Cardio: Here's Tracy's version of cardio, which features dancing in a mostly-easy to follow format.  It is a lot of jumping around, so if you want to keep it low impact, skip this one.  We like the calorie burn here, but the music is a little lacking.  We like to add our own playlist in the background once we get the choreography down pat.

Totally Fit by Mel B: Yep, Mel B from the Spice Girls (Scary Spice) has a workout DVD and it's pretty good.  It features several different small workouts that you can combine together, including two cardio options.  It's a lot of traditional squats, lunges and such, but it's efficient and Mel is pretty darn likable.

The Barre Method Super Sculpting Workout: Yes, we are sworn Pure Barre gals, but this workout is a great at-home option.   We don't have a barre, but just use the back of a dining room chair or kitchen counter to get the same effect.

Do you workout at home with DVDs?  If so, what are your personal favorites?  Let us know in the comments below!