Spiral Fitness Beginnings

Sweatin' to the Oldies(en)

Fitness expert Richard Simmons gets some of his friends together and invites you to the High School Prom. But there's no need to rent a gown or a tuxedo, just come as you are. This is an aerobic exercise party where, instead of boring elevator music, you get to work out to ten of the biggest hit songs from the 1950's & '60's performed by a live band! "Dancing in the Streets," "Beyond the Sea," "On Broadway," "It's My Party," "Peggy Sue," "Great Balls of Fire," "Wipeout," "He's a Rebel," "Personality" and "Ain't No Mountain High Enough." If you need to get or stay fit, but want to have fun while doing it, let Richard and his friends show you the way!

Leslie Sansone: 5 Mega Miles(en)

Use the miles in any combination that fits your schedule and your goals. Try a 1 Mile walk every morning to start your day the right way…or do a 2 Mile Walk before dinner…why not 3 Miles every Wednesday? There are so many combinations to keep things fresh and effective! It all WORKS to keep you walking strong and slim!

Young at Heart: Body Conditioning with Estelle(en)

Estelle Getty, from "The Golden Girls" TV show, presents a complete body conditioning workout that's safe, effective and so much fun you'll hardly know you're exercising! Created by professional trainer and fitness expert Raphael Picaud especially for those 55 or over, it's a gentle workout designed to boost overall health while improving muscle strength, bone density, flexibility and balance. Featuring four levels of intensity from which to choose, the entire workout can even be done sitting down, with real results.From the easy warm-up to the refreshing, body-toning workout, to the relaxing cool-down, it's a workout with a sense of humor...that's serious about helping you shape up. Start today, follow Estelle's routine regularly and you'll soon have more energy, find daily chores easier to do and feel remarkably "Young at Heart".

Matthew Polly On "Game Of Death"(en)

Matthew Polly analyzes the film and its impact

Winsor Pilates Classic - Accelerated Body Sculpting(en)

Mari Windsor’s Accelerated Body Sculpting is a complete total body workout designed to work every area of the body. Shrink and firm your buns, hips and thighs. Tighten and flatten your tummy by working your center or “Powerhouse”. Increase energy, flexibility and improve overall health. Plus, sculpt long, lean muscles that will redefine your body. A series of choreographed moves, this modular workout system allows you to tailor your workout based upon your level of physical fitness, endurance and sensitivities, so you can build and get stronger. With only three consistent workout a week, you will not only change your body, you will change your life.

Lost Fist(ja)

Les moines Shaolin du Mont Songshan(fr)

Iron Temple(en)

IFBB Pro Tony Torres built a lucrative lifestyle which came crashing down after covering for a friend who committed a murder. After being chased by the FBI he was sent to prison for five years. Once he did his time, Tony had to build back his life.

Leslie Sansone - Walk Away the Pounds Ultimate Collection(en)

Get fit fast with America s #1 walking system! Leslie Sansone Walk Away the Pounds Ultimate Collection gives you four complete, fat-burning, muscle-conditioning and stretching workouts all on one powerful, energizing DVD! ADDED BONUS Boost your strength training and toning results with the included Stretchie resistance band!

The Longsword by Johannes Liechtenauer Part I(en)

Learn the ancient and noble art of fighting with the long- or "hand-and-a-half" sword according to the teachings of the medieval fencing master Johannes Liechtenauer! Reconstructed from 14th - 16th c manuscripts and illuminations, the highly effective fighting techniques and principles of this elegant and deadly martial art are now available for everyone. A valuable treasure trove for everyone interested in historical swordsmanship, by respected martial artists Hans Heim and Alex Kiermayer.

Become Successful and be the Master of the World(en)

Filmed mostly on a Mini DV camera Gavin has thought of a quick way to become successful and be the master of the world but he has to wait for it all to fall into place… he has to wait for the postman to start production documenting the process of being master of the world.

Bartitsu - Historic Self-Defense with the Cane after Pierre Vigny(de)

Edward Barton-Wright was one of the first Europeans to study Ju-Jitsu in Japan. Back in London, he founded a club where he taught the upscale society in self-defense. He combined the most effective martial arts of his time: Canne Vigny, Boxing, Savate and Ju-Jitsu. Barton-Wright became such an early pioneer of mixed martial arts (MMA). He called his self-defense art Bartitsu . The stick fighting instructor at the Bartitsu Club was Pierre Vigny, who optimized the techniques of classic French stick fighting for self-defense.

Gracie Jiu-jitsu In Action - Vol 1(en)

See Grand Master Helio Gracie's historical battles against Japanese Jiu-Jitsu champions Kato and Kimura, which took place in the 1950's. Also watch the 1975 Team Gracie vs. Team Karate challenge, which took place on tile flooring, where Rorion, Relson, and the legendary Rolls Gracie were pitted against various karate black belts. Plus, Rorion in the first publicized NHB match in the US, where he fights a world-renowned Kickboxing champion who asked to keep his identity unknown. It also includes many fights of Gracie Jiu-Jistu students as well as the grueling match between Rickson Gracie and the feared brawler "King Zulu". Bonus Footage includes: The unedited footage of Helio Gracie's classic match with Kato. Also, see what is like a day with Helio Gracie at his ranch in Brazil. Plus, and the young gun Ralek Gracie in his first real fight!

Gracie Jiu-jitsu In Action - Vol 2(en)

This DVD documents many fights which occurred in the years just prior to Rorion's creation of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Including Royce Gracie's first fight with Jason De Lucia (The second match was in UFC II) and the Hapkido master who fights Rorion can't seem to understand why he keeps getting choked out. You will also see Royler and Royce Gracie compete in black belt judo competitions and prove repeatedly that Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is more than just a sport. Also included are some of Rickson Gracie's fights, one against a Russian which took place at the Gracie Academy and the other is the classic fight of his, on the beach in Rio de Janeiro. Bonus Footage Ryron and Rener of the new generation of Gracie's, competing in incredible matches against some of today's best grapplers: "King of the Cage" champion Joe Stevenson, Jiu-Jitsu World Champion Cassio Werneck, Todd Margolis and much more!

Jason Vale The Juice Master's Rebounding Workout(en)

Rebounding is an extremely enjoyable form of exercise that will help you get fit, slim and super toned in an amazingly short space of time. Why? Because it's not only a quick way to get fitter and tone up your body but it also works the mind because bouncing releases endorphins, giving you a natural high only a few minutes into exercising.

Jillian Michaels: Ripped in 30(en)

Jillian Michaels has a four week plan to get you ripped. Each week progresses you through a 24 minute interval system to get you ripped.

Elephant Food Is for the Strongest Teeth(en)

In Kano City, Northern Nigeria, crowds gather to watch local heroes face off in the ancient Hausa martial art of Dambe. Part battle, part dance, part live mythology, it’s a cultural tradition that has survived and thrived in the region, despite invasion, famine, British colonialism and attacks by Boko Haram. In Dambe’s lightning-fast bouts, against a hypnotic soundtrack of live drumming and improvised praise songs, conflicts erupt, rivalries are formed and legends are made.

The Waking Dream(fr)

Colette Aboulker Muscat has taught Waking Dream for the past forty years in Jerusalem. To each person who comes for a consultation, she offers a short story leading to a waking dream, equal in intensity to a night dream. The surprise provoked by the story, and the shortness of the treatment are, for her, essential aspects of the process. The mental imagery itself allows one to overcome a problem or an illness.

Songshan Shaolin Temple(en)

Documentary about the Songshan Shaolin Temple.

Qigong: Ancient Chinese Healing for the 21st Century(en)

This documentary introduces viewers to qigong, a 5,000-year-old method of cultivating and circulating the life energy called qi. It relates some of the history of qigong, as well as scientific evidence of efficacy. We also see qigong used in various contexts in modern China, and hear from Chinese doctors and qigong practitioners. The film was originally produced for the Public Broadcasting Service in the United States.