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Denise Austin's Ultimate Fat Burner |
 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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| great varied workout |
| When I first tried this DVD, I was a little distracted by the instructor's "peppy" style, but, as an intermediate exerciser, I find the work out is really great, and the more I use it, the more I find I actually appreciate her encouragements. The workout has a lot of variation, great high-intensity intervals, and great plyometrics to help build bone density (I bike a lot, so getting in bone building exercise is key). Other plusses: the instructor takes time (without interrupting your workout) to explain correct form and the exercisers don't seem like bots with fake smiles. One of my favorites. - posted by Ann in Chicago on 2/3/2008 |
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| Enjoyed! |
| I truly enjoyed this workout. The cardio was great. Even though the strength work was modest, I felt like I got just what I needed. I felt terrific afterwards. I look forward to doing this one again! Way to go, Denise!! - posted by Christy on 2/1/2008 |
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| Haphazard workout, lazy cueing |
| She's a very encouraging teacher, but it seemed like she was making it up off the top of her head as she was going along and her cueing wasn't accurate. I wasn't thoroughly warmed up before she got into the thick of it which bugged me and led to some soreness. The workout will definitely get your heartrate up and will provide some toning, but I like a more precise exercise instructor. - posted by ann marie on 11/7/2007 |
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| Challenging workout |
| Although I find Denise Austin to be one of the more annoying workout instructors out there, I did find this interval workout to be quite tough. There is not a huge emphasis on hardcore toning, but that's also not the point of the workout. I was sweating buckets and would do it again. On the downside, some of her cast seem like they're very bored and not having fun, plus often they weren't synchronized throughout, which makes it sometimes hard to follow. If you like Denise, you'll like this workout. I'm not a huge fan of her personality so I'm only giving it 4/5 stars. - posted by Amanda on 8/6/2007 |
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