Denise Austin: Best Belly Fat-Blasters

I don't like the selection of excercises.

I have a few Denise Austin and bought this one for stomach-targeting; she is extremely professional, and has a good assortment of 7 different, 10 minute workouts. The best thing about it is the Custom Workout option; you can pick different workouts, and mix up your exercise routine each time you do it.Denise Austin, I think, is an excellent instructor, if you're new to her and want a good motivator: she herself has been studying fitness and physical education for over 25 years, has had exercise TV shows, but is also a mother of 2 and is now over 50! She is also in the U.S. President's Fitness something-or-other, so she seems pretty well respected in her field.I must say though - if you want results, you will have to bust it a bit! The exercises are tough, and I do x3 per session, so 30 minutes of belly exercises is pretty darn tiring! But the exercises are challenging without being impossible, she gives "Level 1, 2, and 3" so you can progress and start at a lower level, and she has some different stuff on here: aerobic exercises, sit-ups, pilates, and yoga. You will need a yoga mat, especially on a hard floor (or just keep a cushion on hand for under your elbows and knees), and for the final workout you'll need an exercise ball too.The downside for any Denise-fans is that you probably have some of these workouts already; they're all taken from other workout videos (i.e. she's taken the stomach-targeting parts from her other DVDs and compiled them here). Also, I have read some people find her peppy "encouraging voice" a bit annoying, but never fear, there is also another option to have music instead of Denise's instructions!I have had this DVD for about 3 months, and am definitely seeing results, so you can definitely do it!! But the problem is that you will have to be prepared for some tough exercises...

I bought this DVD to replace the one I lost. My favorite workout is the first one, Personal Training System. All seven workouts are designed for the abs and are either 10 to 15 minutes long. I just did Get Fit Fast and noticed some new moves from Denise, involving crossing the legs while on your back and working the lower abs, which I think was very effective. As usual, Denise gives a running commentary, involving naming the muscles being worked, mixed with positive remarks to encourage the "worker" (me). There are more women in this video--I didn't count, but I think there were 6, and that was a little distracting. I don't care for Pilates so haven't done them yet and plan to do the yoga body burn next. the Hit the Spot Core Complete requires a stability ball which I don't have so haven't done that one. A word of caution; the first 4 workouts are on the main menu, but to get to the second 3, you need to go to More Workouts. I always feel energized after Denise workouts so gave this a 4 Star review.

The video is as it is advertised, offering 7 different belly exercises. I think it is best designed to do separately after other workouts. I guess that is what I don't like about it. I usually like her videos that are a complete workout and I don't like to change tapes during a workout. The other disappointing factor is that all of these workouts are from previous videos. It may have indicated that in description but I missed that if it did. Since I have many of Denise's videos, I already have several of these sessions. The actual sessions are excellent and if you are inclined, doing all of them would certainly strengthen your core! For me, it would not only be too much of a good thing but I would be bored.

I can say I am a Denise Austin fan as I purchsed most of her DVD and I saw great results, aside from the fact that somentimes she chat`s toomuch she is great motivator, her moves are great and safe for your back and you see the results.I workout three times a week alternating dvd`s . I start with shrink your female fat zone (best warmup and workout ever for us women) then I add the Buns and thight workout DVD then I change it up with Kickboxing and pilates DVD. I now have "best looking buns" as Denise likes to say to encurage and very firm arms in less than three months workouts with her DVD`s. I am working on my abs DVD now , I just received the DVD and I can already tell she has all the moves invented for ABS and she really cares about your back. Never had back pain after any of her workouts. I seriously raccomend Denise if you are serious about getting in shape ;-)

I bought this video thinking great a DVD that has all "new" ab workouts in one place. I was disappointed to know that all these 7 workouts are on her other DVDs. Its nice to have them in one place but I own all the other DVDs so it kind of a waste of money. I admit that I do pull this one out as its convenient instead of finding which one I want to do.If you don't really have any Denise Austins videos this is a great DVD as it has some great workouts on it. Denise Austin is great instructor. Very personable and friendly. She is always smiling and makes the workouts fun.

Very good workout for your core and abs. What I disliked about it is I am in my 50's and my wrist and knees are not as strong as they used to be, so it is difficult for me to do some the pilates positions. I have been excercising for years so I am able to modify some of the moves, and Denise should have shown modified position for some of the pilates positions that some people may not be able to do. I would recommend this to most people who want to flatter abs and a trim waist line.

I am very pleased with the product. It is easy to follow, you don't need a lot of space to work out, and it has been effective. It looks easy at first, but Ms. Austin works the muscles slowly and controlled - you feel it! It also gives you options and levels to work with - I like the choices. My daughters, who are gymnasts, started using it when they saw me doing it - in order to keep toned. (They are teens, and actually enjoy it!)

Denise Austin is very motivational in the DVD, some of the workout segments are more suitable for advanced levels, I would recommend starting slowly and working your way up.

Once again, Denise Austin proves she knows how to effectively firm and tone a woman's body with a busy lifestyle! If you have used her other workouts into your excerise routines, you won't be disappoint with, Best Belly Fat-Blasters. She has a very bubbly personality and great enthusiasm. I like that about her workouts, but some do not.The seven, 10-15 ab workouts each begin with a stretch and a smile. Then the workout begins with a low abdominal work-out and then the rest of the abs. Then another stretch.I enjoy each one of these workouts. I've used this dvd for a month now. I do the workouts 1-3 times a day, 4-5 days a week. My abs are firmer than they were before and I feel extra confident. There are also some new ab exercises I haven't heard of before. I was pleased with that. To keep the ads fit and defined it's important to mix things up and challenge yourself. The abdominals get use to an ab workout fast and you'll see less results. This is where a whole bunch of assorted routines is great because you're abs never get bored!I would recommend this dvd to anyone who is looking to firm up their abdominals, gain confidence and great posture. It is well worth the money!The only thing I wish about this workout is that they were more than 7 workouts! I'd also have liked to see a more cardio focused ab workout, one with kicks, etc. Cardio and muscle strength is the key.This dvd is not a cardiovascular workout.

I didn't find it as effective as the other one that I purchased of abs as well !!!

Does not play on my DVD :(

This was a gift for someone in Tanzania. The DVD did not work but I am assuming because they use PAL and we use NTSC... They will try to convert it to PAL to see if it works.