Home Workouts for Daydreamers

January 9th, 2006

Most of us can agree that regular workouts are good for our body, but what's a person to do when her rich, inner life is not inspired by endless step aerobics done to monotonous music? If you're a daydreamer who wants to get in shape, try out one of these specialty home workouts to motivate both your mind and body. Whether your secret alter ego is an action hero, spy, samurai warrior, tropical temptress, Bollywood star, or something truly exotic, there's a workout just for you.

Espionage

Fancy yourself James Bond or Sydney Bristow, but you need a bit more work on your body before you're ready to head out on a mission? You may just need Katrina Barilova's Elite Forces: Rapid Readiness Workout. Barilova, a former intelligence agent, guides you through four intense workouts, featuring kickboxing, martial arts, pilates, and more. The production values are impressive and the spy theme is maintained from start to finish. Definitely geared to the intermediate-to-advanced exerciser, this workout series will have you heading undercover with confidence.

Samurai Warrior

Who doesn't want to work out with a sword? Well, I suppose be a couple of people out there aren't interested, but for the rest of us, Ilaria Montagnani has written Forza The Samurai Sword Workout: Kick Butt and Get Buff with High-Intensity Sword Fighting Moves. This book is not so much about training as it is about working out, so don't be misled. But why not have a bit of fun? Bokken (wooden sword) sold separately.

Go-Go Dancer

Are gold vinyl boots and some hip-shimmying dance moves your idea of a good time? Then maybe you need to work out with the World Famous Pontani Sisters. Their two DVDs -- Go-Go Robics and Go-Go Robics II - will have you planning your own stage tour in no time. Just think of the costume possibilities!

Tropical Temptress

Perhaps Hawaiian island backgrounds combined with hip-rattling moves are more your speed. If so, Island Girl Dance Fitness (with Kili) offers four DVD workouts for you: Tahitian Cardo, Tahitian Hip-Hop, Cardo Hula, and Hula Abs & Buns. Most people seem to rate the Tahitian workouts higher than the Hula. I say, grab a grass skirt and go for whichever strikes your fancy.

Exotic Dancer

If your secret fantasies involve exotic dancing, you may be a big dismayed by al the stripper-themed workouts that turn out to be pretty bad. However, StriPilates (a sensual pilates DVD) and Urban Striptease Aerobics: "Booty Call" with Tricia Murphy appear to take their topic with a tablespoon less sleaze. One of these workouts may be just the ticket to activate your inner siren and tone those thighs.

Action Heros & Stuntwoman

I haven't found any action hero DVDs, but two recent fitness books may be right up your alley. Jorgen de Mey's The Action Hero Body: The Complete Workout Secrets From Hollywood's Top Trainer appears to target a male audience. For women, there's The Stuntwoman's Workout: Get Your Body Ready for Anything by Danielle Burgio and Jennifer Worick. I think there is a DVD opportunity just waiting to be addressed!

Bollywood Star

Bollywood dance numbers are all the rage of late. I know that I've found myself on the Asian channel on a Saturday morning, hypnotized by music dance videos clipped from Bollywood productions. Want to join in on the fun? Masala Bhangra Workout, Vol. 3: Bollywood Style with Sarina Jain offers one take on it. Honey Kalaria's Bollywood Workout is another. With the increased awareness of Bollywood films in the US, there are sure to be more to come.

Ballerina

It's not just little girls who want to grow up to be ballerinas - big girls do, too! The definitive workout is the New York City Ballet Workout - available as volume 1 and volume 2.

There's no reason to suffer through boring, uninspired workouts when your imagination is screaming for more. Just a couple of these workouts are sure to provide the variety your exercise program demands. If you find more themed workouts, please let me know about them. Daydreamers may balance the same demands day-to-day as everyone else, but surely we can do it with more flair and finesse!

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