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In a world of endless distractions, anything that gets you active while entertaining you is golden. We’re more likely to do the things that are good for us when it’s an engaging, enjoyable experience.

You may have heard that VR can give you a pretty good cardio workout. This is great news for gamers that want to get off the couch, and explore new ways to interact with virtual environments.

In truth only certain VR games are sure to get your heart pumping. Thus, it’s not as simple as picking up the latest headset from Sony or Oculus and playing any VR game that appeals to you. The right approach is necessary to meet your fitness goals. You’ll need to find the games that require a high level of physical activity, and balance that with the ones that hold your interest as well.

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It is not only workout injuries that can cause problems for our bodies but sitting down all day at a desk in our office can also cause serious damage too. Poor sitting posture and a sedentary lifestyle do not only affect our mind but also wreak havoc on the body too, causing such conditions as diabetes, heart diseases, scoliosis, Carpel Tunnel Syndrome, backache, and headache – especially when you are above the age of 40.

Office jobs today have completely deprived us the time to engage in physical activities that will help promote our health. Experts suggest that taking frequent breaks from your desk job and moving for about 5-10 minutes may just be enough to help you fight the health risks associated with long shifts at the office. Unfortunately for most people, avoiding sitting and taking 5 minutes breaks is very difficult. So, if you are also the type that couldn’t find out dedicated time for workout, here are some revitalizing exercise you can do as an office worker to stay fit and healthy for yourself and your loved ones.

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You may have heard of Chalene Johnson’s PiYo and wonder if it’s an effective way to keep fit and burn fat. Well, PiYo is one of the best low-impact yet high-intensity exercise video programs you can follow as a woman. It was developed by the founder of Turbo Kick system, Chalene Johnson and it combines the muscle-sculpting benefits of Pilates with the flexibility and strength advantages of yoga.

PiYo introduces you to a dynamic, flowing sequence of exercises that can help you burn serious calories and help you tone and lengthen your muscles which leads to increased flexibility. This is not like standard yoga or Pilates classes that lead you through dozens of repetitive movements or poses.

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It can be hard exercising every day as a woman, especially when you’ve not developed a workout routine for yourself. This is why you need daily motivation to keep going. There are many exercise video programs designed for women, but it can be a daunting task when you want to make the right choice. Don’t worry about that; I am here to help you out.

So, let’s get right to the list of the best exercise video programs that you can pick up and follow to stay fit and improve your mind. They include:

1. Chalene Johnson’s PiYo Base Kit

This exercise program was created by Chalene Johnson, the founder of the Turbo Kick system and it is one of the best exercise video programs for women. It combines the practices of Yoga and Pilates and it can help you lose weight, increase flexibility, and build strength.

This exercise program also adds in components of dance and martial art for a more intense, kick booty workout. It also allows you to use upbeat, mainstream music to keep you excited and in the zone during the workout.

When you follow this exercise program, it engages the small and large muscles of your body through poses like side plank, plank, core lunges, and squats, which helps you build strength through resistance. It leaves your body looking long, lean and incredibly defined.

PiYo classes are aerobic and they can help you burn calories, increase your heart rate and give out some tough sweat  Besides that, they also help to add flexibility to your muscles, increase the range of motion in your joints, and improve your balance.

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1. Wii Fit Plus and Wii Fit U

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They say that numbers don’t lie, and Wii Fit takes the top spot due to its incredible popularity during the seventh generation console era.

It’s the only fitness title for a home console (Nintendo Wii) to become a top-ten bestseller. 22.67 million and 21.13 million copies of Wii Fit and Wii Fit Plus have sold respectively as of Oct. 2017.

Wii Fit tracks your center of balance, weight and movement via the Balance Board peripheral, so naturally it excels at balance games and yoga. A variety of strength training and aerobic activities are also included.

Even over a decade after its launch, there is nothing out there anything like Wii Fit. And over the years, people have found new ways to better lives by using it for physiotherapy rehabilitation and gaming rehabilitation.

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