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Denise Austin: Hit the Spot: Tone & Tighten - Abs, Buns & Thighs

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This is the best fitness DVD yet! Denise Austin has incorporated her Hit the Spot Abs, Buns, and Thighs series into one DVD as well as a Fat Burning workout and mind/body relaxation. This DVD is divided into 6 chapters on the main menu (Introduction, Fat Burning, Abs, Buns, Thighs, and Ask Denise). The Introduction chapter just goes over how you should use this dvd and basic discussion of the chapters. The Fat Burning Chapter contains 2 subchapters - Fat Burning workout and Mind/Body Cooldown. The Fat Burning workout is a 20 minute low-impact aerobic workout. I really like this one. Denise starts out slow and then builds up to a fun-packed workout which she incorporates some moves such as the cha cha and mamba. The next subchapter is the Mind/Body Cooldown which is a very relaxing and stress relieving group of exercises. The Abs, Buns, and Thighs Chapters each have 2 subchapters within them. One for beginner and another for moving on to advanced. They each work on toning and tightening the target areas. The Ask Denise Chapter covers many frequently asked questions regarding fitness and her corresponding answers. I found this to be very informative. I really feel that I got more for my money with this DVD. I am very pleased! Thanks Denise!

I really liked this DVD that features eight short workout segments that can be mixed and matched. It has one cardio workout that is short, but challenging. The moves include walking, grapevines, cha-chas, and chasses. You will break a sweat. There are also six ten-minute toning segments: two for abs, two for thighs, two for buns. There is a mind/body routine for a cool-down or just to relax. The scenery is tropical and beautiful and the toning exercises are basic and proven to be effective. Denise is enthusiastic and encouraging, as usual.

This is the first exercise DVD I have bought and I really like it. The scenery is pretty and the music isn't annoying. The toning sections have 2 levels so you can do one or both if you are really in for a workout. I like Denise's attitude and she is a great motivator. I haven't done aerobics in a while but I'm excited about getting back into shape while using this DVD.

this is one of the best exercise dvd's i have ever used. i actually look forward to exercising during the week while my child naps.

all the toning segments make me feel like i'm getting kicked into shape. i do both levels of fitness each day on the abs, buns, and thighs. the 10 minute segments are great for anyone who can't find time to exercise, or who have limited time because of small children.

as for the cardio, i found it to be effective. it actually is about 25 minutes long. the moves are easy to follow as long as you are trying. she does give instructions on what's going on.

as far as someone saying they wished denise would say "this is what we're going to do", and then do it, that's what kathy smith videos are for. the cardio workout was easy for me to follow! i would recommend to those who are starting up an exercise program after a year or more without, to sit through the cardio workout and watch the moves before doing it. that way, you'll know what to expect.

denise gives me the motivation and encouragement to stick with the program that i can't give myself. i stick with the program since i feel accountable to denise and myself if i miss a day of exercise. consistency is what gives results.

all you need are a mat or large rug(or carpeted area), a chair, a pillow, and a towel.

Denise Austin hit the spot tone and tighten dvd is a good dvd, the cardio option is 20 minutes long, which is ok, but I would like something a little longer. It starts out easy(by easy I mean easy to follow) but then she gets into this grapevine, crossover, jump thing that I just can't pick up, maybe that is just me though. Thankfully that step is more towards the end. The exercises for the legs, butt and abs are really good though. My muscles burned, but didn't hurt after the workout was over.
The cardio could be better, I wanted a harder longer sweat, but the target exercises although few, were excellent. The best part is she offers a basic and intermediat for each target exercise. My advise is to do the basic first.

I have used this several times.Her fat-burning workout is good especially the cha-cha and mambo part but only one thing, her cueing is off.Most of the time she is cueing you and she has already started doing the move. At one time, she cues you to do something but she does the other move. You will end up stopping for a while and catch the next move she does. The other workouts are just great if you've been exercising for quite a while. I like the abs workout most, its the best!

Denise Austin's Tone and Tighten DVD features a cardio workout, followed by targeted toning segments, ending with a Mind-Body cooldown. The cooldown segments features stretches reminscent of Tai-Chi practices.

The Cardio routine is set on the coastline of Hawaii, overlooking the blue waters of the island. The moves to the cardio segment are reminiscent of some of Denise's older workouts: grapevine, cha-cha, and knee lifts. If you are an experienced home exerciser, there will be no surprises here. If you are new to working out at home, be sure to watch this segment through once to learn the steps.

The targeted toning sections include: abs, buns, and thighs. Each toning segment has a beginning and an advanced workout, so you can keep using this DVD as you increase your fitness level. The toning segments use in-home items such as chairs and a towel, so there is no additional exercise equipment needed. Bear in mind, however, that just because you are working an area of the body does not mean that you will necessarily lose fat from that area. Toning exercises have to be combined with cardio workouts and a low-calorie diet to see results. Just doing these toning exercises is not the whole picture to toning those "problem" areas.

While this is not a new workout, it is an effectively packaged one. The segments are easy to access on the DVD, and they build intensity, so you don't stop using it once your fitness level increases. This is a great workout for a beginner, or an intermediate level workout. However, it is not a complete fitness routine all on one disc. It is a good complement to an existing routine that includes stretching, strenth training, and cardio workouts.

i liked it a lot-but i also have to say that i skipped that aerobic workout completely. i've been to several aerobics classes before but it still was really hard to catch up on what she was doing. so i prefer to work out on the elliptical trainer or something like that and then do her exercises. i think the exercises are great and i really feel something happening in those wobbly abs :-)
now, if you want a exercise video to do some aerobic workout at home-no, don't buy it. if you just want the exercises-go for it.
she's really going to motivate you!!!

There are good and bad things that I discovered about this DVD. I found the cardio portion to be short and the dance steps were hard to follow. I realize that it was meant to be low impact, but I never felt really challenged, other than trying to keep up! I liked the target toning segments. It was nice to have a choice of which area you wish to work and with what intensity. It makes it easier to do the workout everyday without getting over tired. I think that I will do a different cardio workout along with the toning section of this DVD.

I have exercised this DVD several times and I just love this DVD! You have complete pack for abs, buns and thighs. The warm-up could be more challenging, but the other exercises are just great! I recommend this warmly to everyone and I thank Denise Austen for making this superb DVD.