Product Details

• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: Parade Video
• VHS Release Date: November 4, 1997
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 1577132882
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #140,571 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Veteran instructor Denise Austin presents an interval-training workout that alternates 3.5 minutes of traditional aerobic dance for fat-burning with 1.5 minutes of muscle conditioning, repeating this combination for a 31-minute cardiovascular workout. The concept behind interval training is that you get your heart rate up with the aerobic minutes, and because the muscle minutes are brief, your heart rate stays elevated, letting you continue to burn calories at a high rate. The aerobic moves are traditional aerobic dance, easy- to medium-difficulty choreography, both low- and high-impact. The patterns use moves such as pony, twists, grapevine, and lunges, and are repeated often. Austin teaches the body-sculpting segments with careful attention to alignment; however, she uses only one set of weights for both large and small muscle groups. (You'll get more effective strength training by using heavier weights for your stronger muscles.) The music is disco-era oldies such as She Works Hard for the Money and It's Raining Men. Austin also leads a segment of standing leg lifts and squats, and a varied and effective abdominal section. This workout, set on a beach, will suit you if you don't like complicated choreography and don't mind many repetitions. --Joan Price

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Sizzler Sizzles, January 5, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Hit the Spot Gold: Sizzler [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I highly recommend this video to anyone who wants a great fun workout in which you will see results within a few weeks. I exercise 4 to 5 times a week and thought I was in decent shape. After trying this video, Denise found muscles I did not know I had. The next day I could definitely tell I had worked out. This is a definite must-have video!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a great video that gets results!!!, July 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Hit the Spot Gold: Sizzler [VHS] (VHS Tape)

What a great workout. I lost around 15lbs thanks to this video. It keeps the heart rate and interest going. I have tried several workouts and this one has been the best. Denise keeps you motivated and wanting to do more. The music is upbeat and the moves are not boring. I thoroughly enjoy this tape and use it religously. I definetly reccommend this to anyone wanting to change their fitness, wanting to loose weight, and for wanting a little motivation. Thanks Denise!!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best video of the best exercise instructor, October 17, 1999

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This review is from: Hit the Spot Gold: Sizzler [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I usually can't stomach exercise videos, but I love Denise Austin. She isn't some bouncy 18-year-old; she is a mother in her 40s with a terrific body. I own about ten of her videos, and Sizzler is my favorite. Not only will you get a fabulous cardio workout, you get an arm, chest and back workout with weights; exercises specifically geared towards legs; as well as a wonderfully tough course for the abs. Denise is the best and this is her best video.