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Denise Austin's Ultimate Fat Burner |
  I thought Denise Austin would be better... |
| This is the only Denise Austin workout I own, so maybe it's not fair to judge her whole style on this one. The workout itself is good and intense (definitely intermediate), but her poor cueing makes me frustrated every time I use it. It almost seems like this video was the first time she ever did this workout. At times she is saying one thing and doing another. She also changes moves and tells you about it after the fact. And her peppiness gets to be a bit too much at times. The moves are good, and I get in a good sweat (hence the 3 stars), but just because of the instructor I rarely choose this DVD. - posted by Susan on 7/30/2010 |
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| Awesome Athletic Calorie Burner !!! |
| Hi, I've had this workout for some time and decided to pull it out over the weekend to try something different and I am so glad i did ! I forgot just how intense this workout really is ! I have a number of Denise's DVD's and this one ranks at the top because of it's intensity. Granted, Denise is Denise with cuing and comments (burn that butter), but if you can get past the minor glitches you will get a GREAT workout. I love the athletic flavor of the cardio if is different in each segment and hard, hard, hard...I was sweating buckets and I am a seasoned exerciser. As previously mentioned about the background exercisers, they do seem bored and in particular one (Akiba) who Denise uses as an example and she seems soooo annoyed...That was a TOTAL turn off for me. Not denise's fault though. That is why I gave this workout 4 out of the 5 stars...Everytime I see her reaction I cringe...All in all it is a keeper and I will definitely put this in my rotation... - posted by Jordan on 5/21/2010 |
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| Finally Denise worked me out! |
| Finally! A workout by Denise that actually had me huffing and puffing - this is it ladies! Another good workout like this one is Kathy Smith's Fat Burner step - both are similar and compliment each other. - posted by Camden Smith on 2/27/2010 |
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| The time flies by |
| I just started working out with this DVD and I must say that it is much better than I expected. Denise is not so "peppy" that she's annoying, but rather keeps you motivated and really makes the workout fun. There are some step components to it, but you can do the exercises on the floor if you need to. Nice mix of cardio(kickboxing, basketball drills, skiing) which keeps it varied and challenging. GREAT warm-up and cool-down portions. I take the time to do this in the am before work because it energizes me the whole day. Thank you again Denise!!! - posted by Dawn on 1/12/2010 |
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| Great Workout! Denise, make more of these!!! |
| I got this workout in the mail today and just had to try it! I am hooked! While the step is used in this DVD, I would not call this a Step Aerobics DVDs. This is one where the moves can be easily modified to do on the floor if you don't own a step or your knees/joints need the break. I personally have gotten very tired of doing 60+ minutes of cardio 5 to 6 days per week. For my body type, it's over training. This DVD is the answer to my prayers! It offers intensity, variety, and it's all done in 45 minutes! I lift weights at the gym on a regular basis and that "aggravated" look the woman in the DVD has, is not one of aggravation, but concentration and determination. If you ever walk into a Gym or lift heavy weights, you will know that "look" any day. I lift 3 days per week and need a good cardio session that isn't long or boring 1-2 days per week, and this is the answer! You get variations with Kickboxing, basic step, downhill skiing, ect. The weights are not really for building muscle, but for endurance and it helps to keep your Heart Rate up. Sure Denise's cueing is off at times, just like any other DVD she has. If that's an issue, don't buy them! We all know what we get when you invest in Denise: Perky, Upbeat, Big Smiles, Sultry Voice, Bad Cueing at times, ect... stop complaining and don't buy her products if that is a problem. You cannot go wrong here! I own several of her DVDs and this one is one of the more intense! I would say this and Her Boot Camp DVD. If you want more of a challenge, up the weights used!!! Get this one! It's non-dancey, very athletic, and perfect! - posted by Julia on 4/23/2009 |
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| good if you want a harder cardio workout |
| The cardio is faster on this than some of her others- pesonal training, bootcamp. So if you want that, then get this. Personally, I didnt, but its good for someone who would want it. Its 3.5 min of cardio with 1.5 weights. I like the Firm and Prevention and her other ones that I mentioned. - posted by Barbara on 10/14/2008 |
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| Great workout, and much better cueing!!! |
| I really enjoyed this workout. It was fun and kept my heartrate up. Like the other reviewers said, the weight training is definately not a major challange, and if you lift weights already it won't amuse you, but the cardio is fun and challengeing. I recommend doing this one on cardio only days. Also the cueing isn't the best, but much better than other typical denise austin tapes. - posted by Sarah on 7/30/2008 |
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| good interval workout |
| I pulled this DVD out over the weekend as I needed a change up from the FIRM and I am so glad I did. I forgot just how effective this workout is. Each interval is fun and done in athletic style which if you are not into dancy cardio this is pefect as you do not have to think about the moves. The intervals are FUN and get harder with each level. The weight work in between I believe is just for a breather from the tough cardio. I love this workout because at the end I feel so worked and am definitely done. Denise is her usual perky self but to me very motivational when I most need the boost. I agree with previous posters about the cast members looking bored or annoyed. There is one cast member in particular (Akiba) who when Denise uses her to describe form she has this annoyed look beyond belief. That is a TOTAL turn off to me, but despite that I will definitely keep this heart pumping interval workout in my rotation. - posted by Jordan on 6/25/2008 |
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| I Liked It! |
| For cardio, I have been doing walking DVD's. A co-worker let a group of us try this yesterday. Woo-woo, I was sweating like crazy. I haven't done moves like this since I was kid (downhill skiing & basketball moves). I agree the strength training not long enough and prompting for change off or too fast, but overall got my heart rate up for a good length of time. - posted by doreen on 2/27/2008 |
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| great cardio! |
| this is a great cardio burst workout. i got it in 2002, and it is still one of my favorites. my only complaint is the toning sections are not long enough to work up a big burn.i suggest using heavier weights if you can handle it. - posted by Melinda Magness on 2/16/2008 |
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