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Summary: The Feel Good Exercise
Review: This DVD is now an essential for me. I hadn't really exercised regularly since I quit dancing years ago. I wasn't able to cope with the fact that I was out of shape and had been diagnosed with exercise induced asthma. I picked the DVD up after I bought an exercise ball (it looked like fun!). This exercise not only made me feel better and more awake, I started to see results after doing the exercise 3 times a week for two weeks(I could fit 40 minutes into my college schedule). I was worried that it might be too strenuous for my asthma, but it has turned out to have a nice steady pace.
It rotates through the sections of the body many times during the 40 minutes, so even if you can't do the complete workout, 20 minutes targets all the "female fat zones".
Denise also encourages you through the whole thing. The positive tone she sets makes the exercise easier and makes the time fly.
Denise says the exercise can be done without a ball. However, I haven't tried this. If you don't already have a ball, I bought my ball at Wal-Mart for around ten dollars, and it came with a pump! It's a small price for an excellent tool.
Overall, I would recommend this to anyone who needs an easy, at home exercise that brings results.
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Summary: a good dvd
Review: After reading all the negative reviews, i had to write one of my own for the positive side of this dvd.I believe this is geared more for the beginner -- and it was perfect for me. after doing this workout, i actually felt "good" -- not worked to the point that my legs and arms are jello. i have a lot of "toning" videos that are going to pretty much sit on my shelf til i am more into that fitness level, but this is one toning video i will reach for again and again while i classify myself at "the beginner" stage. i havent done the stability ball portion yet, but the 1st 20 minutes worked all the right places for me. as for the 2 20 min. segments, there *is* a clear end and beginning to when one section stops and the other starts. the only issue there that i had was that the final stretch was mixed in with the stability ball section, and it wasnt a direct "next chapter" to get there. as far as Denise Austin's chattiness -- i am able to tune that out, and just hear her instruction. If this isnt your first Denise video, you are already well aware of her chattiness, so if it doesnt bother you on those videos, it probably won't bother you here either. its nothing out of the ordinary. I can't give this 5 stars only because of the lack of usage of dvd technology, but then again, that's probably why this dvd is as inexpensive as it is. For the price of this DVD, i thought it was well worth it.
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Summary: comments from a lifelong excerciser
Review: Again, I have purchased a Denise Austin video only to turn around and sell it after a short period of time. Why? I keep buying them because Denise knows her stuff, and this is actually quite a good workout. I particularly enjoy the fit ball and feel it is one of the best additions to a daily workout. My only complaint with her workouts is the constant chatter. After a while I find I am unwilling to pop in one of her videos because I dont want to listen to her. This is really unfortunate as many will benefit from her expertise. My suggestion is to learn the routines, hit the mute button and put on some good music!
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Summary: Fun and Effective!!!
Review: Denise Austin is THE fitness icon of today! She is fun and motivating in this video. I am a Certified Personal Trainer and would highly recommend this video to anyone interested in getting fit without paying a huge sum of money! Denise Austin is easy to follow and using the ball and/or dumbbells is a great way to tone and burn fat. The video is about 40 minutes long and although it is not a "cardio" workout I could still feel my heart rate getting up there. If your thinking about purchasing this DVD, buy it!! I promise you will see results!!!
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Summary: gotta be one of the best
Review: Denise Austin is very motivational and unlike other exercise dvds I have used, she uses the most efficient techniques to work on my exact problem areas, and all within 45 minutes! I love the combination of stretching, pilates, weights, and balance ball. I never stick to exercise dvds but I think I will this one because I totally see the difference!
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Summary: Horrid
Review: Denise Austin won't keep quiet. She annoys me with her constant babbling about your jiggles and cooing 'gooooood job' when all you did was stand up tall. I don't need that kind of motivation. The 'female fat zone' idea is not so scientific-- arms, legs, and abs are the zones-- just like any other workout. It is not two 20 minute workouts, it's one 40 minute. Also, the other women in the background are Denise Austin clones (all tiny white women). It is weight only-- there's really no attempt to mix cardio into it. Parts of the workout are OK, but other parts put you in odd and possibly unsafe configurations. I was excited about the stability ball section but it is not challenging at all. Try Quick Fix Stability Ball instead for an invigorating and fun workout. For a better combo of weights and cardio, try Crunch Boot Camp-- the instructor motivates you to get strong and healthy, rather than to become eye candy. If you have managed to tolerate Denise Austin in the past, and you are a beginning exerciser, you might benefit from this workout. Otherwise, save your money.
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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: Pleasantly surprised!!!!
Review: I am not a big Denise Austin fan. I usually feel like I didn't get much of a workout and I really find her constant chatter annoying- BUT- this workout is actually fun and you can feel it afterwards! She mixes up legs, arms and abs. This dvd is great compliment to my cardio workouts. The one thing I didn't like is, as many have said, it is actually just one workout- not 2 20 minute ones. With as much as I like the workout, though- I can forgive the bad advertising.
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Summary: austin needs to shrink her voice
Review: i am still amazed with each new video by denise austin that she uses improper and unsafe form...this video is again a bad example of exercise technique, she does not motivate, she annoys, try another video, don't waste your money like i did
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Summary: I like this tape.
Review: I do have to agree with one thing from another review. Denise's voice can be a bit annoying however, I really benefit from her reminders to tighten my abs and so forth. This is a great addition to my cardio work out. I use it three times a week. By the way. This is the first tape that I've bought and actually used!
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