Product Details

• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Live / Artisan
• VHS Release Date: December 19, 2000
• Run Time: 49 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 0784018227
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #109,680 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

This high-intensity workout is one of Austin's most energetic: two 20- minute cardio routines to burn fat and increase stamina. The first is a lively kickboxing workout. Exercisers with kickboxing training won't be overwhelmed by Austin's form and technique, but she still presents a good aerobic workout. The lighthearted music doesn't fit the workout, however, and she doesn't cue it well. The best instructors tell you what you're going to do before you do it, but Austin often cues on the move rather than before the move, so you're late incorporating changes. Once you get used to the choreography, you probably won't notice this. The second workout uses interval training to alternate cardio segments with short weight segments using light dumbbells. The cardio intervals in this workout are mostly athletic moves--jump rope, lunges, and plenty of kickboxing--with a few easy dance moves thrown in. If you're a Denise Austin fan and you're ready to pump up the intensity of your workout, you'll enjoy this video. --Joan Price

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

50 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Workout, October 4, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Denise Austin - Blast Away 10 Lbs [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I have several of Denise's tapes, but this one is the best. There are two 20 minute workouts on this tape, but I prefer the second workout which is interval training with weights and kickbox aerobic routines. It's challenging, but a lot of fun and you're finished before you know it. The first workout is kickboxing drills and definitely a challenge. I had a hard time keeping up with it and I've yet to complete the workout without stumbling all over my living room, but it's not impossible. If you're just getting into kickboxing, like I am, it is difficult and you might want to start with the second workout. At the beginning of the tape, Denise demonstrates the moves for kickboxing so you're not just doing the tape without any instruction. The cool downs on both workouts are really good - Denise combines the cool downs with yoga and tai chi and definitely worth it. As in all of Denise's tapes, she is encouraging and motivating and gives you the confidence that you can master the workouts. This tape is definitely worth owning.

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, Funny, and Addicting !!, December 22, 2000

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"lsp1va" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Denise Austin - Blast Away 10 Lbs [VHS] (VHS Tape)

If you are kind of new to kickboxing you will love the first 20 minute kickboxing workout - it is FUN, contains basic moves, and does not go too fast. The second 20 minute workout is interval training with a little bit of aerobics, a little bit of weights, and a little bit of kickboxing all mixed together. (If you've ever lifted weights - you probably won't feel much in your arms.) I felt it all in my thighs and buttocks - I run a lot and this tape made my thighs burn!! The second workout is where the FUNNY comes in. Denise has this guy standing behind her and she starts doing some crazy moves like chassé, mambo, and scooping - these are moves that most guys would not even think about doing!! Then she starts talking about "no more bra overhang" - that poor guy! When I first watched it - I said there is no way I'm doing this video - but then I tried it and I loved it. I did the whole tape and then did it again the next day (even though my thighs were hurting). It is definitely ADDICTING, and it will make you sweat....

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Video, December 7, 2004

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Lisa M. Marshall "Lisa M." (Santa Clara, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Denise Austin - Blast Away 10 Lbs [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I love this video. I did one of the 20 minute workouts 3-4 times a week for 6 weeks, and watched what I ate. I lost 13 pounds! I fit into my skinny jeans again, and can no longer where my fat jeans. I've moved on to Shrink you female fat zones, and her workouts on Lifetime TV.