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Denise Austin - Super Stomachs [VHS]

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This tape is from 1986, with Denise as perky as ever, but with brown hair, and a cut out leotard that shows us just how hard a tummy can get.
It starts with about 4 minutes of standing exercises (mostly waist bends) that are easy and make a good warm-up.
The following section is comprised of floor exercises that I didn't find too difficult (except for the last one, which can used as a "goal" !), but definitely felt "the burn", so I knew they were working.
This video has several advantages.
# 1: It's so short that there's no excuse not to do the routine at least 4 times a week.
# 2: Your muscles will tell you it's extremely well thought out and effective....oh that burn !
# 3: It takes very little space, so if you have a small room, this is the tape for you ! A 4 x 5 carpet or mat will do very nicely.
The simple set looks like a low-budget production...it has several TV monitors, which on occasion show different angles to the movements which is useful, and some mannequins standing around...for whatever reason ! It also has music (by Roger Hatfield) that sounds a little like the intro to Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean", and will help you keep going and going. This tape is excellent, and a shame that it's out of print, but it's not hard to find used, and well worth the purchase.

Some things never get old. Super Stomachs from Denise Austin was made back in 1986 and just wait until you see her outfit... (especially the shoes) but it is still by far the most effective ab video ever. It's a short 15 minute workout from start to finish but the excercises are really challenging, basically keeping your abs in an isometric excercise the whole time. If you can last up until about the 8 minute mark you first time through it, you're doing great. Of course, Denise is encouraging you all the way and her trademark "Woo!" is heard many times during the workout. You'll definitely need all the encouragement you can get to keep yourself going. However, if you stick with it, you can begin to see results very early on and after a week or so, you're able to keep up with her with no problem. Want great abs and willing to work? This video is for you.

This is the best workout tape out there. I did it about 3 times a week and within 3 months people I hardly knew were asking me if I had lost weight. After about 8 months of doing this video I have permanently lost 8 pounds and have gone from a size 8 to a 4. You MUST try this video.

OH MY GOODNESS! This video is like the mother of all ab videos that actually work. Okay why its the best is simply becuase it works the best. I lost 28 pounds and 10 inches just by doing this excersice video 4 times a day IN GET THIS 1 MONTH!!! Im telling this stuff is magic!! It can get a bit annyoing at times but stupid pun lines and the "supportive" loud obnoxiuos voice is the price we have to pay. SO BUY THIS VIDEO AND YOU WONT REGRET!!!

I used to SWEAR by this Denise Austin's video but it has disappeared from my video library (and my abs show it...). I'm reordering it. Loved it and used it for years, even when I was going through the times when I couldn't FORCE myself to go to the gym, I had no excuse for not "doing it with Denise" for 15 puny minutes. It not only kept my abs strong and flat but also thinned my thighs.

Don't get me wrong; I LOVE Denise Austin's recent workouts--she's definitely gotten better and more tame with age compared to this dated workout. This abs workout is actually very good and effective; however, it's Denise's actual YELLING over the music and constant "WHOO!"ing that I couldn't stand. But, that's why we have mute buttons. Since it's a good abs workout, just turn off the sound and follow along.

i started working out to this tape in 1989, and eventually gave it to a friend after using it several years. well, i had a baby and am ready to get this video back. it is such an effective tape. i love it and can't wait to order it!

I love this workout tape I used it in high school PE class and continue it today. Best way to keep a tone flat tummy even after kids and at my age.

Its only 15 min long and you can feel it working. Her upbeat voice can get to you but its only 15 min. Do it every day with her do it with Denise. the best part is, it doesn't hurt my back.

I used this a long time ago, back when I was 17 and now I am 25, have tried every ab workout in the market and nothing compares to this! yes it is very dated, BUT the workout you get is amazing! This video works out every muscle on your stomach creating very toned and shapely waisltline. If you can look past the fluffy hair and her peppiness and want a great workout this is for you. Im actually looking for it right now in DVD bec I dont have a vhs anymore. Unfortunately they dont have one guess i gotta buy myself another vhs player then lol!

My neighbor gave me this video in 1995 and I have used it until the vcr ate it in january 2007! I just found the video online in June 2007 and am so excited! This denise austin video helped me lose 30 lbs! It's fun, short and a heck of a workout. It really is fun, I cannot wait to get a copy again.