Frank Carlson Library

Lisa Whelchel (The Facts of Life) is an author, mother, actress, motivational speaker, and singer who recently appeared on NBC's hit show Survivor. With the help of her trainer, Lisa leads these two workouts geared towards beginners with a friendly, encouraging vibe.

Demonstrates how to set up your kitchen with basic equipment and staple ingredients; how to purchase the right foods each week; and how to prepare a few items in advance so that daily meals are quick and easy. Recipes include smoothies and juices, soups, dressings, entrees, and desserts.

In 1997, Dr. Paul Lam, a family physician and tai chi expert, worked with a team of tai chi and medical specialists to create the Tai Chi for Arthritis program. This program is easy to learn, enjoyable, and provides many health benefits in a relatively short period. Studies have shown that practicing this program reduces pain significantly and improves mobility and balance, which prevents falls in the elderly. The program contains a carefully constructed...

Using exercises that target women's most common health issues, Master Helen shows you how to stay healthy, flexible, and youthful at any age.

Three, 30-minute workouts to blast fat and tone the entire body.

Anyone can dance off the inches. We've made it easy. Ten moves are all you need to dance this routine, and we'll show you how. No matter what your age or fitness level, you can have a great time while dancing your way into great shape. You'll want to do this workout because it's FUN, and that's the secret. The more you do it, the more inches you'll lose. It's that simple. Losing inches has never been so easy!

"While yoga in general can help relieve back pain and prevent future occurrences, not all poses may be appropriate for certain back conditions as many practices rely heavily on poses that bring the spine into forward flexion, which could exacerbate existing issues. These practices, designed in conjunction with back pain specialist Dr. Yoav Suprun DPT, Dip. MDT, CSCS, were carefully constructed to assist in both back pain relief and prevention." --On...

"Bodyshred is a high-intensity, holistic resistance and endurance-based fitness plan, involving synergistic 3D body dynamics that explore the scope of movement possibilities to maximize athletic performance and metabolic potential in just 30 minutes. Using Jillian's S.H.R.E.D. Method, you'll shed fat, define muscle, transform the look of your entire physique, and dramatically enhance your overall health and athletic performance!"--Container.

Yoda instructors Suzanne Deason, Colleen Saidman and Rodney Yee guide you through three different practices designed specifically for beginners. Gentle yoga: Suzanne Deason guides you through a slow and steady 20 minuet workout to help beginning students ease into postures without strain. Deason makes each posture comfortable and accessible to those of all fitness levels. Smart start yoga; Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman demonstrate simple seated chair...