Customer Reviews

Fat Burning Blast (Hit the Spot: Gold Series) [VHS]

5 star:		(8)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

This is the fourth Denise Austin video I have tried and so far it one of my favorites. I liked that the video was split into two sections and had a lot of variety in the moves. I don't know how effective the aerobics in the first section were for me--I would have liked more intensity and a faster pace, but the second half got me into a sweat! The scenery was a nice change from a usual gym, but I wish the camera had stayed focused entirely on her rather than moving at strange angles. Overall, it was still a good workout and I think I will definitly try some more of her videos!

I have read a lot of bad reviews for this one, but I still wanted to try it. I'm so glad I did. I had fun with this one. The first part was heart-elevating, sort of dancey, and real fun. The second part was intense, but fun. I did the whole tape at once and when I was done I was dripping with sweat. The music was pretty good too, especially in the 2nd workout. A real winner in my workout collection. One of her best. Real fun and effective. My only wish would be that it would last longer.

This video is an excellent way to lose weight and tone your body. Both of the workouts on this tape are great. If sweating isn't for you, you may want to stay away from this video. I have had it for 3 months and have almost wore it out already. My husband has even noticed a difference in the shape of my rear. (Not to mention the weight loss) This is an wonderful tape.

There are two parts to this tape. The first is a very low impact aerobics and the second combines weight lifting and aerobics. The first part of the tape is kind of confusing. She does not do the steps slowly at first. The second part is great. I do agree with other viewers that her warm up and cool down are way to short!!

This video is extremely hard to follow. Denise Austin gives little instruction before going into different moves. Most of the first half is dance moves like the cha-cha and box step. Not what I was looking for. I will not buy another Denise Austin video.

This is one of the most effective video workouts I have ever viewed. Denise doesn't break it down as much as some beginning exercisers may need, but the intensity of the workouts is sensational. I would reccomend this to anyone who is looking for a more challenging dance type workout.

Austin spends most of the time trying to be very encouraging. But she spends very little time instructing the user on how to perform the movements. She gives no warning when she is about to change to a different movement. It left me always trying to figure out what she was doing and trying to catch up with her. The camera kept cutting away to odd shots and close ups on her head and torso. I could not see what her feet were doing. The video was very hard to follow.

I recently decided to "get moving". I used to watch Denise when her program aired on ESPN. I lost 40 lbs. with her help after my first pregnancy. Two more babies later, I have twice the amount of weight to lose. So far Denise has never let me down. I went through two other workout videos, by other people, before I was introduced to this workout video. It's great! I eagerly anticipate my workout times. I've noticed results within a week's time of daily workouts.

This tape is awesome! I like a challenge and this defintiely works. For days when I'm a little sluggish I can do the first half, but when I want a challenge I can do the second half. I can do this video during my pregnancy, too, as long as I modify some of the moves. Definitely a must-have for those of us who workout at home. You go, Denise!

This video has two different workouts, the first one is all aerobics and a bit confusing, the second workout is 3 minutes of aerobics alternated with 1 minute of weights, and is much easier to follow than the first workout. Plus, with the first workout you need some extra floor space, but the second one can be done in a small area. I enjoy the tape for the second workout, but I can not recomend the first workout!