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If you are looking for a video that will get you into shape quickly, look further- this is not the one for you. But if you are new to exercising, or you're not feeling well enough for a challenging workout this might be very useful, it does have potential as a quick workout, it's better than skipping a workout entirely if you are short on time. You will need a large amount of floor space in order to use the aerobics sections, as the routine does travel quite a bit. The best part of this beginner to intermediate level DVD is that you can create a custom workout by selecting only what portions you would like to do. The hardest part of this DVD is the abdominal workout. Surprisingly it was adequate for the short amount of time spent on this section. It was my favorite section. But as far as exercise videos go, it might make you want to poke your eyes out because of the sheer ugliness of the room setting (tan, rust and bright light blue colors together?) and the fact that the backup people are dressed as drably as possible. Watching them workout was painful (especially the poor lady on the left of the screen) as it was clear that they were also forced to not just smile, but grin the entire workout. Denise is incredibly perky, but I always thought that she was thinner than she appears in this video due to incredibly bad workout wear that she is wearing. Whoever designed this set and picked the wardrobe needs to be fired. She encourages you the entire time, smiling all the way, even while making some blunders. During the "high intensity" section, Denise will have you use some light weights in between short periods of aerobics, sometimes not leaving quite enough time to begin the toning exercises in proper form. But she will point to the weights each time that she tells you to put them down, just in case you forgot what you were holding. Denise isn't really big on making sure that you are following proper form or doing an even amount of reps on each side for a good balance, or that you are aware of what you are supposed to do next, but she sure is perky. She even tells you at one point that if you join her for the next segment that "I'll be great!". It can be frustrating at times when she fails to let you know what move comes next, or when she tells you that you'll be doing the next part "now", but the move has already started, or won't for a couple of steps. If you have problems with coordination, you just might be found yelling about her ineptness when it comes to directing the movements. This video seems to have been put together cheaply and in a hurry.Read full review
I found this DVD to be a nice workout for people who are new to exercise. I wasn't able to use the cardio section of it due to the space in my room but I was able to do the legs, arms, abs, and stretch sections perfectly fine in a small space. This was the first Exercise DVD I used and I started on the low impact areas with 2 ib weights. I was quickly able to complete the high impact areas with 5 ib weights and I do feel more muscle in my arms and legs. I didn't feel quite as worked out as with some other videos and I didn't really work up a sweat, but I could feel the exercises getting easier with each use. I really love the fact that you can customize your workout with low, medium, and high intensity arms and legs, and add in cardio low or high, abs, and stretch sections. The ab section was a lot of crunches which I have problems doing, but for people who don't that part would be fine. Before I used this DVD I never exercised and sat infront of the TV or Computer most of the day, I had stiffness in my back and legs, and after using the computer for a bit my arms felt a little stiff as well. This DVD really helped loosed all of that up in just a few workouts, and I havent had any stiffness since. I first found Denise Austin on her TV show and then when my friend told me about the DVD I bought it right away.Read full review
I absolutely love Denise's workouts. She's so good at keeping you motivated. This time was different for me. It's a great DVD. It lets you design your own workout. It's wonderful if you're just starting out, and you can pick a higher intensity level when you're ready. I didn't like the cardio portion on this DVD. They were very hard to follow and not easy to do if you don't have a lot of room. They're only 20 minute segments. That's not really enough time to have a good burn. All the toning segments are ten minutes though and you can choose from low, medium, or high intensity. Overall this isn't a bad workout. It's just not good enough considering the trainer. I expected much better.
This video is interactive so you can choose between low, medium, and high impact routines between lower, upper, abs, and cardio. It's my favorite feature on any dvd because it makes it one video that you can grow with and you won't get bored for a while. The low impact cardio isn't really "low" impact, kind of disappointing. But the rest of the video is totally worth it! I'm not big on cardio anyway, so if you enjoy Denise's videos, this one gives good guidance and has awesome routines, which are different than her usual routines - you won't get bored. There is also a stretch routine. Everything is 10 minutes each and you can customize the length of your workout! This one is easily one of my favorite videos!
I bought this product tto find something that I could easily tailor to my time commitments, strength and endurance. I had bought this product before and lost it in a move. When I used this product regularly I had lost tons of weight because it's so easy to follow and fit in my schedule. You will need a DVD player with a working remote control..you tailor the program on the menu. There are not many customizable programs out there and doesn not take a lot of time...this is perfect!
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