Customer Reviews

Denise Austin: Hit the Spot - Core Complete

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This DVD has a 5 min. warm-up, three 15 min. sections: core/upper body, core/buns and core/legs, and an 18 min. total body segment consisting of exercises taken from the other 3 sections. You can select each workout individually or customize your workout and have the segments play in any order you choose. If you do core/buns and core/legs, you'll get a great workout for the lower body and abs. Those sections offer a wide variety of effective exercises. In core/buns you'll alternate between lunges and squats with dumbells and stability ball exercises. In core/legs you'll use your own body weight and work the outer and inner thighs and abs. For most of the ab routines Denise shows different levels of intensity. I wasn't crazy about the core/upper body section because it only has about 4 min. of upper body work. I think the workout would have been better with a separate core section. I also wish there was a stretch section. It didn't bother me to alternate between body parts. Denise's cuing is fine and she doesn't move too fast. Overall I was pleased with my purchase. If you liked Shrink Your Female Fat Zones you'll like this workout. This video has some of the same exercises; but I think this video is better.

Denise Austin really is a good instructor. The only problem I have with her is that she is a little over the top enthusiastic and talks a little too much and isn't always in time to the music or with her own counting.
This workout is good. There are four mix and match segments: core and upper body, core and legs, core and butt, and core and full body (which is made up from the other three segments). This way it's easy not to get bored. You use weights and a stability ball and you can always choose the level that's best for you. She makes it easy to find modifications.
If you want a good workout that is fun to do, go out and get this, but just be aware that somedays, you will need to turn the sound down.

...And I am no longer in my 20's...

I use this DVD workout 2-3 times a week, and I have not only met my challenge to myself (which was to look like I did in a bikini photo on my honeymoon 11 years ago), but I have surpassed it. Why? Because now I am fit and toned, then I was justly nicely slim.

My advice is to ignore Denise's often objectionable voice and do the workout! Once I memorized the routine, I put music on and keep her track just loud enough for cuing. You can mix-and-match, but I prefer to go through the 5-min warm-up and each of the 15-min segments in one go.

Another good option is to run or do other cardio and finish with her 18 minute superset segment.

The workout is best for intermediate and above, but her reps are low, and there are often a selection of levels to keep you as easy or challenged as you want to be.

As a last testament to this workout I will say this:

After working with her DVD for three months I went to Maui and wore small bikinis nearly all week and never felt self conscious. At the time I was a size 10 (ah, I'm even smaller now!) but I was fit and firm and...

THANK YOU DENISE AUSTIN!

She really does know the best workouts and all I had to do was follow them.

I have used Denise's videos/DVDs for years. This is one of the best. I have been waiting for a Denise workout that uses more stability ball! The exercises are challenging, yet simple to do. These workouts seem good for beginners, as well as, those who are already fit. If you like Denise, I highly recommend this DVD.

this dvd is sooo good!! how does this woman come up with these creative moves with the ball. i am now an experienced denise austin dvd exerciser and this one totally rocks. i feel so tight and toned. it's very core intensive but definitely focuses on buns, arms and legs and getting them toned. i dont mind doing the same move twice. as for her enthusiasm, i think it's awesome. i have a very expensive gym membership and never go, but i keep coming back to denise austin's dvds becaues she gets me going. i put on my favorite dance cd while i do it. i think the buns section was the best buns work out ive found!

you will need an exercise ball, light dumbbells, a matt and wear sneakers.
i also want to add that this dvd unlike others does require a little bit of space so be prepared to move over your coffee table. you will need a lot of balance but dont be discouraged if u can't get it the first time!

Ok, Denise IS chatty but, she does know her stuff. And this DVD like her Shrink your Female Fat Zones, is very good at working out your entire body. I really like the ball exercises, it's not too exhausting, but you definitely feel it the next day!!!

If you own a stability ball and want to get more use out of it (as I did), then this DVD is perfect. In fact, I had been hoping that Denise would come out with a complete workout using the stability ball, so my wish came true! I've only had this for about two weeks and I'm already seeing and feeling some nice results.

It is a diverse tape. Challenging enough to hold my interest. I have bought many Denise Austin tapes and this one is a great addition.

I love this work out!! I have a lot of Denise workout DVD's & a lot of others. I think this is her/the best one yet. I love that she works the abs in every 15 minute segment (who doesn't need the extra attention in that area!). I'm not a person that enjoys working my abs, but this tape makes it fun. There are a lot of ab exercises on here that I actually enjoy doing. I like that you're able to customize your work-out. You can do the whole workout or you can do just 1 or 2. I would highly recommend this DVD for immediate workouts. It takes a while to get on the same pace as Denise, but after you do you appreciate it. Some tapes have long pauses in between sets. I like to keep moving!

I love this DVD, it is divided into four parts that you can customize according to your schedule and fitness level. I really like this DVD becuse it works every part of your body and becuse you are using the satability ball you strenght even more your core. Also, when I'm doing reps for the abs it makes me stop because they are really challlenging, it will take me a while to follow the reps, but I will stick to it, until I get better. I'm give Denise a 5 starts I love it!!!!!!!