Customer Reviews

Denise Austin: Get Fit Daily Dozen

5 star:		(34)
4 star:		(10)
3 star:		(9)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

This DVD is just perfect for me, a mom of three little ones. There are six 12 minute "daily dozens," such as Yoga Stretch and Cardio Kickboxing Burn. There are 12 moves in each daily dozen segment lasting a minute each. I always followed Denise Austin on her Lifetime TV half hour program, but when it was cancelled was at a loss for a short program I could do daily. Now, I pop this DVD in an am able to select one twelve minute workout, or several, lasting longer if I have the time. I would say the workouts are easier than some of her other workout videos, pretty much because once you get tired of one move, she is already onto the next. I would describe myself as a beginner to moderate "work-outer." Denise Austin, as always, is just an absolute sweet and encouraging person: I don't like to work out without her cheering me on! I have so many of her workouts already, and she has been doing this for years and years for a reason!

I have always been a fan of Denise Austin and was thrilled when this DVD came out. Denise is her usual perky self and really helps you get the most out of your exercise time. When you turn on the DVD it gives you two options, Denise's recommended layout and Customize your own. If you choose Denise's it tells you which 12 minute segment to do depending on the day of the week. I like this set up so it is easier to remember what you need to do to shape up. I am hoping for good results. Although I must say anytime I have ever done any Denise videos I have always gotten results....

I absolutely love this video. After a long day of work I use to find it difficult to get my self out of the couch and do a daily workout. But 12 minutes doesn't seem difficult, and helps me overcome the reluctance to work out. And usually after I do a 12-min session I feel more energized. I especially love the toning sessions, as I have done it for about 2 weeks now and have been feeling results!

I am a huge Denise fan and have been doing her workouts since the early 1990's (still have a ton of VCR tapes from her original and later shows).
No this is not like her show BUT it is a daily dozen. I like the choices and find it to be a nice change from the other DVD's I have. Her warm up is surprisingly short and the cool down is OK - but hey it is only 12 minutes. It is in my mix for my lighter workout days or when I need to put in a quick workout.

I have been looking for something to replace the Denise Austin TV workout. This is the perfect workout to replace the cancelled TV show. Everyday I do the Saturday or Sunday Yoga - then the day of the week workout - then the Saturday or Sunday Yoga to cool down.
The music is so great. I do the workouts with music only. Sometimes I just put the music on and do my house work. It gets you moving.
I would recommend listening to Denise a few times until you learn all the pointers about the workout then switch to music only and have fun!
Marilyn from Edmond OK

I like Denise even though her cueing is horrible and she sometimes seems lost and a just a step behind during her workout videos. This video is the same, BUT I love the two cardio segments due to the variety. They aren't the most difficult for sure, but on a light day I like to complete them both + the stretch segment which is GREAT. I often add this stretch to my other more difficult videos. I tried the upper body segment though and hated it.. the movements were off and seemed way too rushed for a good strength workout. Overall though, a good workout to have around ~ and for beginners, this would be a great start.

This DVD was just OK. I wasn't bowled over by it although I did get my heart rate up and sweat. I've done two of the twelve minute routines (Cardio-Athletic Blast and Cardio-Kickbox Burn). I was going to add on the 12 minute yoga stretch but I was bored to tears. I like when I'm so into a workout that my eyes are not glued to the DVD timer counting down to when it's over. Overall, it's a good DVD especially if you're really tight on time and/or just starting out. The routines were varied, i.e. you weren't doing the same move for too too long. Maybe I'm just too used to Denise Austin to appreciate the DVD. Her Blast Away 10 Lbs., though, is still the best that she's done to date in my opinion and it's one of my favorites.

This is a great way to get yourself moving even on those days you don't feel like it! I am trying to get back into shape and decided to take baby steps. I have found Denise Austin to be very motivating and very genuine. I have picked her DVDs that have shorter segments as I find it EASIER for me to commit to doing just 12 minutes of exercise and then I actually do it (whereas if it were 45 minutes, I would certainly find an excuse NOT to do it). It then usually turns into doing another segment (10 to 20 minutes) and I find breaking my exercise into segments makes me achieve longer workouts. I hate 50 minute videos that I feel like, "will this ever end?" Also, I think Denise's style is very good at keeping you moving and not thinking about the clock. She switches it up so much I forget to wonder how much more until the end. If you don't like her personality- why in the world would you buy her DVD? She has been doing this for 20+ years, and she is who she is- and I just love her! She is exactly what I needed to finally get motivated to really get in shape.

Sometimes you only have a few minutes to get in a good workout and now you can choose from 5 different 12 minute workouts depending on your mood. Choose from Cardio-Athletic Fat Blast, Lower Body Scult/Abs, Cardio Kickbox Burn, Upper Body Sculpt/Abs, and Yoga Stretch. You can pick a different workout each day or combine more than one to create your own longer workout. I love Denise Austin's workouts because she has low - moderate impact workouts with 3 levels of intensity and she has a very positive and encouraging attitude. I highly recommend this vidoe.

I really like this DVD. As a stay-at-home-mom of 2 boys, there are days I can just get in a short workout. If I have more time, I put 2 of the sessions together. So many reviews of Denise Austin say they can't stand her voice. This has the option of working out with her instruction or just with music.