Product Details

• Format: Color, Original recording reissued, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Live / Artisan
• VHS Release Date: August 22, 2000
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (67 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 0784017875
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #123,093 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

"If you rest, you rust!" Denise Austin warns, and then she makes sure we neither rest nor rust with this high-intensity, aerobic kickboxing workout. "I want to see those muscles, yeah!" she calls out. "You've got 'em, use 'em!" This video starts with experienced kickboxers demonstrating the moves that will be used. Then it powers into two different, high-energy, 20-minute workouts. Austin calls the first workout "beginning." It's easier than the second, yes, and it may be basic as far as kickboxing goes, but it's anything but wimpy. If you're new to exercise or overweight, the many high-impact moves (lots of jumping rope and jumping jacks) might not be appropriate for you, and no one shows modifications. If the first workout is enough for you, you get a relaxing stretch and can stop the video. If it's not, continue with the "drills" workout (or you can start here once you've mastered the basics--Austin starts with a second warm-up). This segment builds on the moves you've learned, with more challenging combinations. If you're not an Austin fan, you may find her incessant talking annoying. Get past that, and this is great aerobic conditioning, muscle strengthening, and fun besides. --Joan Price

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars GREAT! VERY SIMILAR TO TAE BO BUT BETTER!, July 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Power Kickboxing Workout [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I am a teenager who is very active and in good shape, but after doing both workouts I did work up a good sweat. Denise Austin is much more encouraging in her videos than Billy Blanks, and has put together a better/less expensive video that offers a variety so that beginners and advanced can benefit. The only problem I have is that the length of the tape is shorter than Id hope-the workouts themselves are actually a little less than twenty minutes because of stretching and cool downs, but if you do both in sequence, the workout you obtain is a reasonable 35 minutes ( meaning 35 minutes that your heart rate is up). If you already own Tae Bo Basics, I wouldnt suggest purchasing this tape because many of the moves are almost identical to Billy Blanks....but I definately think that this tape is better and more effective-so if you are making the choice between the two, Id choose this one.

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Is this the missing Intermediate Tae-Bo tape?, July 28, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Denise Austin - Power Kickboxing [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I am a fitness video junkie so I have lots of tapes, even several kickboxing tapes that you would think would be all the same, but they aren't. Although I find Denise Austin kind of annoying, I own a lot of her tapes because she does give me a good workout. When I bought this tape I also bought Tae-bo Basic and Tae-bo Advanced. While I enjoy Tae-bo Basic, and it really works my muscles, I feel that Power Kickboxing gives me a better aerobic workout. There are two workouts on this tape. I thought the first one, which is called "Skills" would be very easy since I did Tae-bo several weeks before I started this. Boy, was I surprise to discover it wasn't really that easy and it worked my body in a completely different way. After I got good at both "Skills" and Tae-bo Basic I decided to move up to the next level. I did Tae-bo Advanced first. There is a HUGE jump in skill levels between the basic and advanced tape. I couldn't keep up at all and actually twisted my knee. After I recovered, I went back to Denise and tried "Drills." This was just perfect for me. It was just hard enough that I felt challenged, but I could still get through it. So, while I still enjoy Tae-Bo Basic and consider it a good toning and sculping workout, I prefer Power Kickboxing for it's challenging but do-able aerobic effects. And you get used to all that perkiness eventually.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Energizing, Fun & Easy To Follow, October 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Power Kickboxing Workout [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Denise Austin is motivating, fun, and encouraging. This video is a terrific workout. It leaves me feeling confident and stronger everytime. It is easy-to-follow and the more you workout with the video, the more effective the exercises become--you can really feel the burn on your body. Denise Austin works you into the video at a great pace--the first 20 minutes are basic, but at the same time very challenging. She then moves you into the "Drills" section which is the best part. Overall, this is a workout you don't want to miss!

I originally checked this video out at the library, but because I love it so much, I've decided to buy it.