Product Details

• Actors: Denise Austin
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Artisan Home Entertainment
• VHS Release Date: August 22, 2000
• Run Time: 52 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (198 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 0784018235
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #63,479 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Denise Austin's Mat Workout presents two 20-minute workouts emphasizing flexibility, core strength, balance, and relaxation. Workout 1 is Pilates-based, focusing on the core muscles of the abdominals and back. Pilates-based workouts are heavily founded on technique and awareness, so Austin takes time to explain and demonstrate neutral pelvis, shoulder stability, breathing technique, and the muscles you'll be working. Then she takes you through a challenging Pilates-based workout focusing on trunk stability, which translates to a killer ab workout, offering modifications for beginners.

Workout 2 includes both Pilates-based exercises and yoga postures, starting with the Sun Salutation and progressing to a variety of yoga poses that emphasize balance and flexibility and Pilates-based exercises that focus on core stability and strength.

This is a softer Denise--quiet voice, subdued pace, tranquil feeling--a nice change from the frenetic pace and unrelenting chatter of many of Austin's videos. You'll be surprised by how demanding this workout is, because of the core stability and balance challenges. --Joan Price

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

231 of 235 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW! WHAT A WORKOUT!, September 26, 2000

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J. S. WILLARD "eclectic reader" (CHARLESTON, SC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Denise Austin - Mat Workout Based on the Work of J.H. Pilates [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I am not a fan of Denise Austin, too perky, not great technique, but she changed my opinion on this! This a great Pilates workout technique and cuing is great. Both workouts are about 20 minutes which is great to incorparate with other workouts or use alone when time is limited. Workout 1 is all pilates and your abs will feel strong and flat after about 3 sessions. Workout 2 combines yoga and pilates and it is tough! This provides even more toning and opens your hips and just makes you feel lean and graceful. For years I've had lower back problems, yoga and pilates have provided me tremendous relief. If you're looking for a do-able pilates tape this is it.

180 of 186 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Denise says it all "YOU will feel terrific", August 27, 2000

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Ellen L. Wilson (Searsport, ME United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Denise Austin - Mat Workout Based on the Work of J.H. Pilates [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This 42 minute video begins with a brief introduction which follows with 2 pilates toning sessions. The first one is 22 minutes long and features some of the well know Pilates stretches as THE HUNDRED and LEG CURLS, etc. The second session is tough with pilates/yoga based toning..you will feel it!

This is a great addition for home exercisers, goes well with her recent book, "LOSING THOSE LAST 10 LBS." and for those who haven't seen/read this book, Denise suggests 2 pilates/yoga

toning days a week. If you have seen Denise in the past and/or present you will see that she has achieved a leaner look using this toning style.

Denise is her usually CHEERLEADER self, but i like her toning style, and it has seemed to work for her.

I like the 2 short segments you can do l or both. Toning is what she does best, in my opinion and she shines in this one!

60 of 60 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great ab workout, November 7, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Denise Austin - Mat Workout Based on the Work of J.H. Pilates [VHS] (VHS Tape)

The first time I did this video I did both workouts back to back and was very disappointed. I thought it was not very challenging at all. Then the next morning, I felt it in my abs and even my legs. It is especially effective for the lower abs. I do abs five days a week and I felt it for the whole next day. I've been using this video for about three weeks now, doing both workouts two days a week and I think it is definitely slimming out my legs, which were getting too lumpy from weights. But the real beauty of this workout is the ab benefit.