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Summary: Quick lil' tape to get you toned!
Review: Denise Austin's "Shrink Your Female Fat Zones" is an effective tape that can be split into two 20 minute sessions or one 40 minute workout.
Women are often told that to prevent bone loss, we should workout with weights, but many tapes on the market are overwhelming. They use very heavy weights, are very long, lack clear directions or are just plain boring.
Denise's tape gives you a simple workout that you can do 3-4 times a week to build strength, preserve bone density and get toned.
The first section is a simple 20 minute light weight routine. You will do a few pushups, lat rows, light ab work, bicep work etc. Very simple. No jumping around. Clear direction. The second session adds in the balance ball. The ball is not included in the tape but is sold by places like Wal-mart for under $20.00. With the ball you work your core, legs and more.
Pick one or both workouts depending on your mood and needs.
The setting is a studio with a calm background, one that will not date in the future. Denise leads the exercises with a small group of exercisers behind her, following her directions. It would have been nice if Denise had included some older exercisers, but she didnt. The music is relaxing. Though Denise is her usual chatty self she is not overbearing. Denise uses the same set of weights throughout the workout which could be a drawback for those who like to vary their weights as there is not a lot of time to change poundage.
My goal is not to be a fitness buff, but to be healthy, strong and slender. I don't want to kill myself working out but recognize that in addition to aerobic activity (which this tape is not) I need weight bearing activity. This tape is just the perfect fit for my needs.
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Summary: Good book, easy to follow and understand
Review: I "found" this book under our xmas tree and just forgot about it for a week. Then I discovered it afresh and read it with interest -- it is very well written. Then I put its strategies and programs into action, and here I am just a few months later and 18 pounds lighter thanks to this. A few weeks ago I put the "New Sex Now" DVD in my husbands sock drawer -- that was one weekend I wil n-e-v-e-r forget! Ladies, you now have the recipe for a very fun and life-improving trade with your mate.;-)
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Summary: A Great Trade
Review: I "found" this book under our xmas tree and just forgot about it for a week. Then I discovered it afresh and read it with interest -- it is very well written. Then I put its strategies and programs into action, and here I am just a few months later and 18 pounds lighter thanks to this. A few weeks ago I put the "New Sex Now" DVD in my husbands sock drawer -- that was one weekend I wil n-e-v-e-r forget! Ladies, you now have the recipe for a very fun and life-improving trade with your mate. ;-)
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Summary: Denise Austin "gets serious" with this book! - AAAAAAAAAAA
Review: I agree with another reviewer here -- I typically shrug Denise off as I view her as annoyingly "perky" and cannot bear to watch her videos with the sound on. I believe that she knows what she is doing in regard to exercise and that is to her credit, but the "rah-rah cheerleader" delivery is not my cup o' tea! At the bookstore the other day, I came across this title and to my sheer amazement, found it well-researched and completely thorough. I was very impressed at how Denise gives you all the info. that you need to succeed in the weight loss war - menus, 6 weeks of varying exercise programs and specific exercises that focus on your trouble spots, to name a few of the tools she provides. Denise really did her HW with this one. If you are looking for the least painful, most effective way to trim down - this is the best book I have found out there!
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Summary: Denise Austin "gets serious" with this book! - AAAAAAAAAAA
Review: I agree with another reviewer here -- I typically shrug Denise off as I view her as annoyingly "perky" and cannot bear to watch her videos with the sound on. I believe that she knows what she is doing in regard to exercise and that is to her credit, but the "rah-rah cheerleader" delivery is not my cup o' tea! At the bookstore the other day, I came across this title and to my sheer amazement, found it well-researched and completely thorough. I was very impressed at how Denise gives you all the info. that you need to succeed in the weight loss war - menus, 6 weeks of varying exercise programs and specific exercises that focus on your trouble spots, to name a few of the tools she provides. Denise really did her HW with this one. If you are looking for the least painful, most effective way to trim down - this is the best book I have found out there!
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Summary: Losin it !
Review: I am on week 5 of this plan, and have lost 12 lbs. I have completely taken off the weight of both babies, and I'm within 5 lbs. of my wedding day weight. This is a great total program. The eating plan is very logical, with a good balance of nutrients. The recipes have all been good so far (except one), and relatively easy to prepare. The walking plan is nothing new since I already walk 5 days/week for 45 min., but the "fat zone" exercises that you can do while walking are helpful. I love her idea of "fidgetcize," and try to do tummy tuck, butt squeezes and waist twists in the carpool line. I don't do all of her exercises in the book as prescribed, but I work out to videos (including a couple of hers), and I'm taking a yoga class. I am in my 40's and thought my body would not respond well to this plan, but she has my metabolism cranked! Definately a good common sense approach...and I say this as a woman and a cardiac nurse!
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Summary: One of the best 'healthy lifestyle' books around!
Review: I cannot refer to this as a 'diet' book, because that can give it negative connotations, and it's really not about 'dieting.' You aren't given a target weight...you aren't restricted to nothing but meat patties and eggs, carb rationing, etc. Denise takes an approach in this book that is based largely on female physiology and just good, plain sense.
One of the things I REALLY loved about this program is that it is about 'retraining' your body to eat and to excercise. Her food program emphasises different aspects of healthy eating every week...so at the end of six weeks, you have retrained yourself into eating healthier, and, subsequently...letting the calories take care of themselves. One week emphasises portion control...another high fiber...etc. So, with each week, you can easily apply the lessons from other weeks into your daily eating/workout plan. Another HUGE bonus is she incorporates restuarant/fast foods into the program. She gets modern life!
One of the reasons I have always been a huge Denise fan is she 'gets it' when she realizes people have busy schedules that can't always sandwich in an hour for a work out. now, her program does include excercise, as any healthy lifestyle should...but it's incorporated in a way that doesn't mean you need to schedule it in your day planner. she recommends X amount of time in the morning, but also provides you with the workout segmented so you can fit 10 minutes here....5 there. She really respects the demands that modern life can put on a woman.
Finally, what I really appreciated most about this book was that she explains very well the differences in female body composition, and how our fat is stored, why it is...and what you should expect, realistically, from weight loss. She gives you the 'why' behind what she does, which I think just bolsters her credibility.
This book is an amazing find for anyone who wants to get healthy and not rely on 'dieting.'
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Summary: A pleasant surprise
Review: I had always dismissed Denise Austin as nothing more than frothy beauty queen fluff. Usually, I would ignore her books and videos - I am just not one who likes those perky cheerleader types. How could a workout coming from someone that peppy and cute really work? But boredom with my current routine caused me to actually pick up this book and give it a real glance over. Wow.....was I ever wrong about her. I haven't put this book down since I bought it. The information is written in an intelligent and user friendly way - the pictures are clear and the instructions are easy to understand. And the workouts......let's just say I am feeling the burn big-time! They work, plain and simple. I like the fact that she includes specific workouts for your trouble spots (my abs!), but she also encourages you to work your other parts for a completely toned body. The walking information was excellent - I usually walk every day but don't think much about it. Her tips are making my daily walks more effective and fun too! And the nutrition information is solid and well researched. She doesn't advocate dieting - just making good choices and developing good habits. Could it be that I am now cheering for Denise? You bet! But don't call me perky just yet!
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Summary: Ladies you will NOT be disapointed
Review: I have always loved Denise Austin she looks fabulous at 40 plus yrs of age. I just got my book today and it has a wealth of information. I like the fact that it's geared for women and womens needs such as p.m.s,pregnancy as well as menopause. She has sound advice as well as when we stress out and what it does to our bodies while we are tyring to loose weight. I am so grateful for this book, the advice, the success stories as well as denise's motivation. You go girl! I am so proud of this book it's a must read for any woman that is thinking of starting a weight and or excersie program and how she defines things and explains to us how our bodies and hormones play a key role in weight loss. Thank you Denise Austin for encouraging me to take one step further in my goals to loose weight. Ladies you will NOT be disapointed!This book is fabulous
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Summary: Excellent!!!
Review: I love Denise's videos and her show, but I have to say, this book is my favorite. It had helped me shrink my 'fat zones' and has helped me lose the weight I needed to lose. It's not hard to do, either.
Also recommended: Fatass No More--Kim Rinehart; Dr. Phil's weightloss book I received this book for my birthday along with this amazing new beverage as an alternative to coffee. Made from 100% soy that's organic, its absolutely delicious! It's caffeine-free and comes in 8 delicious flavors. Just google it under "s oyfee" to find it and you won't be disappointed.
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