E-scape Fitness Videos is a collection of exercise DVDs that provide approximately one hour of high quality, continuous video of real walks, cycle rides and rows - Virtual Journeys through some of the most beautiful and interesting landscapes in the world. To view EFV, you position a Video Display Unit (such as a laptop, portable DVD player, TV, flat screen monitor or projector screen) a comfortable viewing height and distance in front of your cardio equipment. With your DVD player connected to your VDU, pop in an EFV DVD and enjoy a virtual journey while you work out (|that is harder to say than it is to do!). Finally, a surefire way to enjoy your cardio workout is now easy and affordable!

"You should spare no expense for good health… that doesn't mean it should be expensive!"

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Everyone who uses indoor cardio-exercise equipment can benefit from using EFV. Older people and those using cardio-equipment for rehab are particularly thankful for the inspiration EFV provides. If you have a hard time maintaining a regular exercise routine, because you find cardio-exercise equipment boring to use, then EFV could be the solution you have been waiting for.

Most people would rather be enjoying the great outdoors while keeping fit. For those who do not have that option, but understand the importance and benefits of cardio exercise, EFV has now made it possible for you to enjoy your workouts with the most popular types of Cardio equipment.

"If you cannot get outside to exercise, bring the outside to indoor exercise!"

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There are many options available now with portable DVD players and cardio-machines with built-in TV screens. Ideally, the cardio-equipment should have some kind of screen in front of it but if your gym has a few cardio machines, which share a TV with DVD capability, then the shared walk, ride or row can still be effective and enjoyable (as long as you do not have to face too much to the side to see the TV screen). Portable DVD players are very affordable now (less than $100) and can be set on top of most machines. If you work out at home, a video screen can be set on a stand, shelf or wall/ceiling mounted. The larger and better quality the screen, the better it works. A large projection system provides the ultimate virtual experience.

"EFV is not designed to be watched sitting down…get off your butt and enjoy your cardio workout!"

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"When we are stimulated, we feel good, when we feel good we are motivated and when we are motivated we become more active and this positive life cycle is perpetuated"

EFV provides visual stimulation to our subconscious, which is often deprived in a monotonous indoor environment. When we are active in an outdoor environment, our subconscious is continually processing vast amounts of stimulation through the all of our senses, in particular sight and sound - if you need proof of this you can ask a hypnotist to tap into your subconscious and recall countless details about your recent surroundings that you were probably never consciously aware of (It is believed that one of the main reasons that we have dreams is to purge all of the 'junk' information that the subconscious has processed).

Extensive research has shown that people need some degree of mental stimulation to remain focused on any activity. Cardio-equipment manufacturers and club owners also agree that entertainment is a key ingredient to keeping clients satisfied and in order to remain competitive they must provide TV screens and/or music. Unfortunately for many, watching TV shows fall short because it only provides entertainment to our conscious mind but at the price of disruptions, distractions and a lack of motivating stimulation. The result is often a stressed mind and a less effective workout. Music helps to make a cardio-workout more enjoyable and is used extensively by most people, but only provides one half of the two main types of stimulation that our subconscious is used to getting. EFV is designed to provide the other half.

Watching EFV, while working out, allows your subconscious mind to become absorbed in the journey and enjoy the sights and views, while consciously thinking or talking about whatever you like. EFV not only entertains the mind, but also provides an inspirational sense of adventure. This happens because EFV is recorded and edited with the "first person perspective" in mind. As you watch EFV your subconscious translates the journey through virtual landscapes into 'real-time' signals, evoking a sense of exploring the beautiful and interesting locations captured by EFV.

"Time flies when we are having fun!"

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The EFV DVD menu is designed with a PLAY option, which starts at the beginning, and 15, 30 and 45 minutes START positions so you can return to your journey in fifteen-minute increments. At the end of most EFV journeys, there is a panorama of great vistas or something special to see, as an incentive to walk all the way to the end - Bonus!

"Easy to use means you don't snooze!"

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Any time you workout with EFV you will gain the benefits of a fun and entertaining workout. Repeated use of the same EFV journey has proven to provide continued entertainment just as a real journey does in nature. There is always something new that you did not notice the time before and there is a lot to see in an hour long E-scape Fitness Video! It is recommended, however, that a minimum collection of three EFV DVDs be used in rotation for greatly extending long-term satisfaction. While it is true that a journey in nature will stimulate more than your visual senses, the benefit of using EFV is that there are no bugs, poisonous plants and other hazardous obstacles to distract you from your cardio-workout.

"Life is short - enjoy making the most of it and make the most of enjoying it!"

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EFV only provides video and does not include music. This is because EFV recognizes that audio stimulation plays such an important role in completing the Virtual Experience, they recommend that everyone should listen to his or her own choice of music. Also, using different music each time you watch EFV DVDs means that you will enjoy a slightly different experience each time you use them.

"To help get on the move, get into the groove!"

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For those of us who understand the importance of keeping fit, but do not always have the opportunity to get outside to play, using cardio exercise equipment may be their only option for staying in shape. E-scape Fitness Videos just made cardio exercise a great option! EFV is easy to set up and use with your cardio equipment and is very affordable. Most importantly, it will make your workouts fun and entertaining so that you continue to get the most out of your equipment for a long time to come. Have fun using EFV and …

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