Top video workouts
Want to exercise in the comfort of your home but don’t know which DVD to pop into the machine? The February issues of Prevention and Fitness magazines give their picks. Prevention screened more than 40 and likes these titles for beginners: “Strong Body, Ageless Body” (taught by Erin O’Brien, $14.95) and Walk Yourself Fit (Chris Freytag, $19.98). See a complete list at . Fitness named a top 10 list, including “10 Minute Solutions: Tone Trouble Zones,” ($16.98 at ., includes a resistance band) for a quickie workout; and “Get Ripped and Chiseled with Jari Love,” ($14.99 at .) for an advanced workout. See samples of each at .
Reeling in runners
Runners might want to take a break from their training routines and slip into a comfy seat at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24, when movie theaters across the country will show the documentary “Spirit of the Marathon.” It tells the story of six runners — from a first-timer to an Olympic bronze medalist — as they prepare for and participate in the Chicago Marathon. Among the local theaters presenting the story are Denver Pavilions 15, Greenwood Plaza 12, Highlands Ranch 24, Colorado Mills, Bel Mar 16, Meadows 12, Westminster Promenade 24 and Southlands 16. Theaters are subject to change; tickets are priced from $10 to $12.50. Visit . for details or . to see the trailer.
For exercise and errands
Responding to the surge in popularity of yoga, Pilates and other fitness and lifestyle trends, Dillard’s is introducing Tranquility departments in selected stores. The Park Meadows and FlatIrons locations in February will begin offering pants, tanks, leggings and hoodies that function in both the fitness studio and for running errands around town. Among the labels in store will be Balance by Marika, Beyond Yoga, City Lights, Om Girl, Pink Lotus and Shiva Shakti. Selected styles are online at .; type “tranquility” in the search bar.
