My son never stops moving. The moment he got home from school today he was riding his scooter around the neighborhood. But sometimes during the worst of the winter months I was scrambling to come up with physical activity ideas for him. I bought him some active toys and I'd set up relay races for him to run in the house. He also joined a basketball team and we'd frequently visit the sledding hill. Still, both he and I missed the warm days where he could just hop on his bike and burn off steam. These fitness DVDs for kids would have been a great solution.

While my son doesn't battle childhood obesity, it's a prevalent problem in our society. Physical activity is such an important tool in a parent's toolbox -- preventing or helping obesity, keeping kids entertained, developing positive social experiences, and building confidence. But not all kids like team sports or outdoor activity. These DVDs sound like a fun and encouraging fitness opportunity for all kids. The choices are:

• 65 Energy Blasts -- short hip-hop routines (one minute, 15 seconds each) that can be done one at a time or combined for a longer workout
• 6 "Fit Kids" Fitness Workouts -- Fun five or ten-minute dance oriented workouts
• Get Strong 101 -- Strength and conditioning activities made fun for kids.

The DVDs will be available in many stores and at online retailers on May 13, 2008.

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If you depend on your DVD player to get your workout of choice, then you might find yourself getting bored with your collection of fitness videos. Boredom can be fatal to even the most well-planned exercise routines, so it's crucial that you mix up it up every now and then to challenge not only your body, but your brain as well.

Netflix and other subscription DVD rental services are a handy way to do just that. For just $10 a month, you can have a new fitness video delivered to your doorstep. It's the perfect way to try something new and stay committed to being physically fit at the same time. (A subscription may also make a great holiday gift...nudge, nudge.)

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You don't have to (and you really shouldn't) wait until January 1st to start a brand new fitness routine. If you're new to exercise, getting fit may seem intimidating. But in reality, it's all about starting slow and gradually adding duration and intensity as you build your fitness level.

If you're thinking of getting started on the road to fitness at home, on your own, WebMD has compiled a list of what they think are the 12 best fitness videos for beginners. Take a look at what they have to say about these workouts, or get a sneak peek in the gallery below.

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Right now, I'm in the midst of a gym craze, which means I am going quite a bit (around 4 times a week.) Which is great, but I have to admit, there are times when I am definitely in a gym funk -- I just can't get motivated to make the trip. But I still need to work out so during those times, so I usually try a fitness DVD. They're especially good in the winter, when heading out into the freezing cold and scraping ice off your car is so not appealing. They're also great if you like you workout in the morning but don't like to get up early to battle the crowds at the gym. Yeah, DVDs can get repetitive after a while, but with Netflix offering them now so there's no need to do the same one over and over again.

This week, I decided to put together a list of awesome Fitness DVDs that will get your muscles toned and help you burn calories. Feel free to add your won favourites in the comments section. In no particular order:

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