Sports, Fitness & Wellness September 2007-January 2008

Upcoming titles being released September 2007-January 2008 from the sports, fitness & wellness genre.

UPCOMING TITLES

FITNESS AND WELLNESS

Acacia/Acorn
Qi Gong Fire & Water With Matthew Cohen Easy-to-learn mind and body practices for men and women of all ages. Street Oct. 30, prebook Oct. 2; DVD $19.99

Shiva Rea: Radiant Heart Yoga A new addition to the best-selling series that focuses on a calming, energizing and life-transforming workout. Street Nov. 13, prebook Oct. 16; DVD $14.99

Anchor Bay/Starz
10 Minute Solution: Dance It Off & Tone It Up! This high-energy workout comes with its own toning band. Street Oct. 16, prebook now; DVD $16.98

Dance Off the Inches: Hip Hop Party This workout shows how to drop inches and get a dancer’s abs; Dance Workout for Dummies This title offers two easy-to-follow 20-minute dance workouts. Both street Dec. 4, prebook Nov. 1; DVDs $14.98 each

Element: Yoga for Beginners Elena Brower, a 10-year yoga veteran to the stars who owns the popular Virayoga in Soho, N.Y., is the instructor for this program; Element: Ballet Conditioning Ballet expert Elise Gulan aims to create a slender body that is strong and supple. Both street Dec. 4, prebook Nov. 1; DVDs $14.98 each

Bayview
Get Real Fit: Advanced Strength Training Instructor Lynn Hahn takes weight lifting to a higher level. Street Oct. 2; prebook now; DVD $19.99

Mad Moves Plus Patrick Goudeau, an instructor from Discovery’s All Star Workouts, offers two workouts in one: a hot cardio jam and a toning routine. Street Oct. 9, prebook now; DVD $19.99

Braun
Perfect 10 Fitness Plus: Ashley Elizabeth and Naureen Zaim Each model gets her own workout title featuring a Pilates ball, floor exercises, yoga and meditation. Both street Nov. 6, prebook Sept. 25; DVDs $14.99 each

First Look
Karen Voight: Slim Toning on a Ball (DVD $12.98) Incorporates weight training with Pilates and yoga stretches to get the body slim, strong and defined; Karen Voight: Quick & Slim (DVD $12.98) Boosts the heart rate and blasts the calories while challenging nearly all the muscles in one workout; Karen Voight: Yoga Power (DVD $12.98) Shows how to attain a beautiful body and strike a balance between strength and flexibility; Karen Voight: Lean Legs & Butt (DVD $9.98) This routine is designed to develop a tight and toned lower body; Karen Voight: Pure & Simple Stretch (DVD $9.98) Focuses on flexibility; Karen Voight: Firm Arms & Abs (DVD $9.98) A strength-training workout. All street Jan. 1, prebook Nov. 27

Gaiam
Tae Bo Amped Rock ‘N Sculpt: Rockin’ Abs and Rockin’ Buns (two-disc set $29.98) The first title targets the abs, trims the waistline and strengthens the core, while the second isolates muscles in the lower body; Ultimate Tae Bo Deluxe Edition (DVD $19.98) Billy Blanks offers a new workout of high-powered, high-energy, exhilarating moves to attain a toned and sculpted body. Both street Oct. 2, prebook now

The Firm: Cardio Inferno This high-energy cardio workout is designed to burn extra calories during and after the workout; The Firm: Cardio Sculpt Fusion This low-impact workout offers a hybrid of light cardio, flowing body sculpting and dynamic yoga and Pilates. Both street Nov. 6, prebook Sept. 25; DVDs $14.98 each

The Firm: Total Body Toner This title offers a complete body-sculpting workout for a toned physique and continual fat-burning; Tae Bo Fat Burn Accelerator This pushes the cardio-conditioning pedal to the metal; Tae Bo Full Throttle This attacks fat with intense cardio as it tones lean, firm muscle. All street Dec. 4, prebook Oct. 23; DVDs $14.98 each

Inspired
Shape Pilates: Makeover Your Abs, Butt and Thighs Fast A workout to help firm target areas from women’s fitness magazine Shape. Street Oct. 9, prebook now; DVD $14.98

Koch
Self: Trim and Tone Fast! The women’s health magazine presents an interactive toning workout; Self: De-Stress Yoga This title delivers a yoga routine to clear the mind and bring a renewed sense of calm and peace to the body. Both street Oct. 9, prebook now; DVDs $14.98 each

Fabulously Fit Moms: Super Energized Workout Jennifer Nicole Lee’s 80-pound weight loss after her second child inspires women to take control and get in shape; Fabulously Fit Moms: Lower Body Burn Lee shows how to get rid of extra weight in problem areas. Both street Nov. 6, prebook Oct. 9; DVDs $14.98 each

Lionsgate
The Biggest Loser: Cardio Max and Power Sculpt Based on the NBC series now in its fourth season, these workouts arrive on the day of the season’s finale; Denise Austin: Yoga Body Burn and Burn Fat Fast Cardio Blast One title features three yoga routines, while the second includes four super-charged cardio workouts to help viewers burn fat, firm up and slim down; Kathy Smith: Build Muscle Shrink Fat, Peel Off the Pounds Pilates and Tummy Trimmers Three new workouts; Star Trainers: Cardio, Strength and Ab Blast This new workout series debuts with three programs from expert trainers from Exercise TV. All street Dec. 18, prebook Nov. 21; DVDs $14.98 each

Rodale/GT Media
Women’s Health: Perfect Body Workout This is an energy blast for cardio that features sports-inspired moves such as the tennis shuffle and the backstroke; Prevention: Drop it With Dance This energetic workout invites users to dance off the pounds and inches; The Abs Diet for Women Workout This is designed to maximize fat-burning while minimizing workout time. All street Dec. 4, prebook Oct. 23; DVDs $14.98 each

Stratostream
Gothic Bellydance: Revelations This fitness title arrives just in time for Halloween. Street Oct. 9, prebook now; DVD $14.98

Yoga Dance Meditation The popular workout styles of dance and yoga are combined; Yoga Inside Out: Go Deeper and The Healing Way This series for yoga enthusiasts presents two new titles. All street Nov. 20, prebook Oct. 16; DVDs $14.98 each

Vivendi Visual
Tribal Fusion Bellydance With Sharon Kihara This program emphasizes the expressive and stamina-building art form. Street Oct. 2, prebook now; DVD $14.99

AM PM Yoga for Beginners This fitness program contains a wide variety of yoga routines to begin and end the day; Core Ball for Beginners and Beyond These targeted core ball routines are designed for achieving a sleeker and healthier body. Both street Nov. 6, prebook Oct. 9; DVDs $19.99 each

Well Go
Yoga Beauty Body Ana Brett and Ravi Singh offer a fun and energizing program for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels; Dance the Chakras Yoga Workout This workout from Brett and Singh is divided into two 30-minute sessions and teaches moves that are simple and fun. Both street Oct. 23, prebook now; DVDs $16.98 each

Crossover This worldwide basketball odyssey shows how the sport has transcended borders and nationalities to reflect how we live our lives. Street Oct. 30, prebook Sept. 28; DVD $14.99

Steve Nash: MVP Basketball Nash, the back-to-back NBA MVP, presents an instructional program he designed on the fundamentals of basketball. Street Nov. 13, prebook Oct. 5; two-disc set $29.95

Yoga Bliss Hips This award-winning workout from Brett and Singh is designed to trim the thighs and provide new energy and flair. Street Nov. 27, prebook Oct. 16; DVD $16.98

WGBH Boston
Retire Smart, Retire Happy This program addresses the common problems and emotional challenges that can occur at retirement, with author Dr. Nancy K. Schlossberg offering guidance about making the transition a happy one. Street Oct. 30, prebook Oct. 2; DVD $19.95

SPORTS

Bayview
Hooked on Driving: Getting On Track A basic introduction to track days is presented, featuring tips, instructions and a driving lesson from Daytona winner Randy Pobst. Street Nov. 6, prebook Oct. 9; DVD $24.99

Big Vision/First Look
Revolucha: Dia De Los Muertos The Mexican Day of the Dead is celebrated with some of the biggest names in Mexican Lucha Libre wrestling, filmed live in the U.S. and in English. Street Oct. 9, prebook now; DVD $9.98

Maximum MMA: Cage Rage 16--Critical Conflict In a double main event, a new mixed martial arts champion will be crowned. Street Nov. 6, prebook Oct. 1; DVD $14.98

MTV’s Wrestling Society X: The Complete First (& Last) Season WSX offers high-flying, no limits aerial assaults with such stars as “The Aerial Emperor” Jack Evans, “The Cocky Coverboy” Matt Sydal and his main squeeze Lizzy Valentine. Street Nov. 13, prebook Oct. 8; four-disc set $24.98

Outside the Ropes Presents Life in the Fast Lane More than two dozen wrestlers are featured in this behind-the-scenes look at the world of wrestling, with special features including main event footage. Street Nov. 20, prebook Oct. 15; DVD $14.98

Discovery/Image
Everest: Beyond the Limit An expedition up the world’s tallest peak becomes fraught with unexpected perils. Street Oct. 16, prebook now; DVD $19.99

ESPN/Genius
ESPN Classic Ringside: Top Ten Heavyweights Hosted by Brian Kenny and veteran boxing historian and Hall of Fame inductee Bert Sugar, this program features a panel of experts debating who is the greatest heavyweight of all time. Street Sept. 25, prebook now; two-disc set $34.95

Kultur
Wimbledon 2007 Final: Federer vs. Nadal Roger Federer fights to retain his crown by beating Spanish prince Rafael Nadal. Street Oct. 30, prebook Oct. 1; DVD $24.99

Liberation/Starz
David Beckham: Life of an Icon This documentary highlights the soccer superstar’s career. Street Nov. 6, prebook Oct. 4; DVD $19.97

Medialink
Crusty Demons: A Decade of Dirt The original kings of FMX provide highlights of rides in Mexico and more. Street Oct. 9, prebook now; DVD $14.98

MGM/Fox
Rocky: The Complete Saga This collection packages all six Rocky films, including the latest, Rocky Balboa, together for the first time. Street Dec. 4, prebook Nov. 7; six-disc set $59.98

Palm/Vivendi Visual
The Rocket This film is based on the true story of Maurice Richard, who dreamed of playing in the National Hockey League and inspired a generation as he led his team to greatness; in English with French subtitles. Street Dec. 11, prebook Nov. 13; DVD $24.99

Shout Factory/Vivendi Visual
Warren Miller’s Off the Grid Narrated by world champion skier and former Philadelphia Eagle Jeremy Bloom, this title presents the world’s best winter sports athletes. Street Oct. 16, prebook now; DVD $19.99

2007 World Series: The Official MLB DVD To be titled more specifically after this year’s champion is determined, this program will provide highlights of baseball’s upcoming World Series and the road leading up to it. Street Nov. 27, prebook Oct. 23; DVD $19.99

Warner
NFL America’s Game Collectors Set Football fans can delight in this extensively researched massive collection profiling every Super Bowl-winning team. Street Oct. 23, prebook now; 40-disc set $199.98

NHL 10 Greatest Games in Pittsburgh Penguins History (10-disc set $49.98) Mario Lemieux and other hockey stars are highlighted, along with the 1991 and 1992 Stanley Cup championships; NHL Greatest Games in Stanley Cup History (seven-disc set $79.98) This collection chronicles the final games of the hockey championship. Both street Nov. 6, prebook Oct. 3

WWE/Genius
Rey Mysterio: The Biggest Little Man This release features the man who has been called the best pound-for-pound wrestler in the world. Street Oct. 23, prebook now; DVD $34.95 --Compiled by Cheryl Biggs