Bodybuilding videos for newbies...where??!!

[spikefromnyc]

Hi Guys;

I am over 40, smoker, overweight and NEVER lifted weights in my life, and now my doctor suggests I begin a "workout" plan to increase my lifespan.

OK, there are several videos/dvds on Pilates (I don't think so), Tae-bo & the Billy Blanks Fitness Bootcamp (I don't want an immediate heartattack yet!), CORE Secrets (nice looking spokeswoman, but not enough space in living room for the ball and I can't take it to a gym!); etc....but NOTHING, and I do mean NOTHING at all--on Basic Bodybuilding for the newbie or "fatty" on dvd/video!!

Not only do I see nothing on the subject anywhere on the internet, I am surprised that a "bodybuilding" forum would have nothing on the subject either (beside the 10second video clips found on this site), and it seems that 99% of the people here are weightlifting and generally working out--but where are the truly "overweight and out-of-shapers"--and why can't we find any video "plastics" on the subject?? (books are fine, except watching a person "doing it properly" would be a better booster!)

True, I could walk into any gym and pay my monies for a membership (done that)--only to be hit with a $60-70 dollar-an hour tab for a "personal" trainer (NY is expensive!) and given a beautiful and toned "woman" as a trainer! (really now, what fat guy wants to sweat, grunt and generally look "fat"--in front of a woman up close?!!)

I REALLY would appreciate any help in finding a good bodybuilding/weightlifting VIDEO/DVD---because my body really needs to find its way into shape!!!

Thanks--

[Sir_Malak]

Some might say:

"If your goal is to only be fit do only cardio."

Some might say:

"If your goal is to bodybuild do mostly workouts."

I say:

"Either way workout and cardio because muscles burn fat and calories while your snoozing even, the more the marrier "

For workout videos the fit show episodes are a great source as are these forums. There are many videos posted by people.

I wouldnt give in to Billy Blanks etc.. and their dominant quest for money

my 2 cents.