Product Details

• Actors: Denise Austin
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Lions Gate
• DVD Release Date: March 20, 2001
• Run Time: 52 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (196 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000059H6M
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,546 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

TV's renowned home fitness star mixes exercises inspired by J.H. Pilates with yoga creating two meditative 20-minute workouts for people of all ages and fitness levels. Both sessions will relax your mind harden your abs strengthen your back tighten your tummy and actually lengthen your body! The first is a Pilates-inspired workout designed to streamline your muscles without putting stress on your spine or adding bulk. The second is more challenging interspersing Pilates-style exercises with yoga stretching - a natural combination that sculpts every muscle increases flexibility and relaxes from head to toe. Give Denise 20 minutes a day and she'll show you noticeable results in only three weeks!System Requirements:Produced and Directed byh Cal Pozo Color Approx. Running Time: 52 MinutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: HEALTH/FITNESS Rating: NR UPC: 012236116813 Manufacturer No: 11681

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

By 

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

By 

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.