Customer Reviews

Denise Austin: 3-Week Boot Camp

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I work out every morning with a different DVD, ranging from cardio, to sculpting, to kickboxing, but I wanted to add a Denise Austin video and I liked the format of this one - kind of similar to 30 Day Shred. It has 2 full workout that are about 20 minutes each and a 6 minute bonus ab blaster. I have done the entire DVD twice in the past week and will say that it is a quality workout. I don't feel as wore out as I do after say, 40 minutes with Jillian Michaels, but I am sweaty and having fun the entire time with Denise. Some of the arm moves are a bit cheerleader-esque, but it is a good time. I look forward to my next workout with Denise Austin and her crew!

I agree with the previous reviewers, a nice addition to my DVD cardio library. I did not purchase to lose weight, but use this DVD as part of my maintenance program. So my goals may differ from others. I can see that after awhile of repetitive use, I would need to run the cardio section twice in order to continue to receive the benefits.

Cardio Section: Pros: got my heart rate up, uses interval training method - heart rate up/down, back up/down, nice change from other my other DVD's (Leslie Sansone, Kathy Smith, Chris Freytag, etc),there are times when I only have 20min - 30min for a workout, rather than skip a day, incorporates light weights (3 - 5). I do have my strength training days where I use heavier weights, so I wont ever go heavy using this DVD, AB section much different from my other DVD's, which includes side planks and the use of a weight.
Cardio Section Cons: I must have missed the warm-up...seems like we started hopping on one foot 2 mins after the DVD started! I do wish the ab section was longer than 6mins. Horrible music...no beat, but it definitely stays in the background and of course, no pre-queuing of moves from Denise...just change when she changes LOL! :-)

This is the best cardio dvd. It has two different segments. You start out with doing the first one four times the first week, then you build up to the harder one the next week. On the third week, you do both, totaling forty minutes a day, four times a week. I love how you build your endurance. I like Denise's personality. She is energetic, but it seems genuine to me. She has a bubbly personality and she owns it. This video is not boring and it's easy to do, no complicated steps that require coordination. I highly recommend this one.

I like a lot of variety in my activity, from running to strength training to elliptical to hula hooping. I exercise about 5 days a week, and it's not easy for me to get my heart rate up. This DVD kicks my butt. I often get more out breath than even when I run, and I love having the option of getting this good of a workout at home, especially now that it's winter. It's varied enough that I don't get bored, and because the activities are separated into 20-minute sections, one can get some exercise in without spending a lot of time. Hand weights are a must, and make sure the ones you get are easy to handle. There's a lot of passing the weights around, so keep that in mind if you're purchasing some to use specifically with this DVD.

The negatives? I wish there was more stretching in the cool down sections, but one can always add that on themselves. And, of course, Denise is annoyingly chipper and can't count, but the great workout makes up for it.

I love Denise Austin, so if you are a fan, this is another great workout from her. I am not a dance fan and this workout does not have the dance moves. It is more a weight training based workout with a new type for me called Kettle bell using weights. I really enjoy the option of two workouts to choose from.

I thought this dvd was fun, easy-to-follow and gives you a great total body workout. One surprising benefit I noticed (apart from overall toning) was that my shoulder, back and neck pain caused by sitting in front of a computer all day disappeared after doing this video a few times! I also noticed an overall improvement in my posture. I am definitely adding it to my fitness regime.

This is a powerpacked workout, with 2 20 minute options plus a 6 minute Abs session. Super fun and energized, I would recommend this for all Moms with little time to spare.

I really am glad I bought this DVD! As others have mentioned it has 3 segments; cardio with strength training, athletic training (kettle bell inspired work out) and 6 min abs. You need hand weights. I used 8lb weights because that's all I have, but 3-6 lbs would probably be better. The work outs are quite challenging but doable and very efficient (combining weights and cardio, working arms and legs and abs at the same time, etc...). So even if I don't feel like working out, I'm like, well, it's only 20 minutes or so. Then a lot of times I'll go ahead and do the other 20 minute section after all. Afterwards I am pretty spent. I think for the average person this work out takes a bit of effort/will have you breathing hard. Denise is upbeat and, I think, gives on target reminders and cues throughout the work out. One of my favorites and most used. Can tell a difference in my body shape since I started a few weeks ago.

I LIKED THIS WORKOUT VERY MUCH! IT IS DIFFERENT FROM DENISE'S OTHER BOOTCAMP WORKOUT. I GOT MY HEART RATE UP REALLY HIGH. I'VE ALWAYS ENJOYED DENISE'S PERSONALITY AND ENERGY. I ALSO LIKE THE FACT THAT THE WORKOUTS ARE ONLY 20 MINUTES LONG. ITS NICE NOT TO HAVE TO WORKOUT FOR HOURS AT A TIME!

Is there a way to play both workouts together? Great workout when combining both, but you can't play both without playing them individually. No big deal, but a pain to stop. Other than that, good overall body toning and medium intensity cardio workout.