Rating: - For Beginners A Fair Workout
I thought the workout was decent for a beginner to exercise & fitness, it's broken up into 3 separate miles. The first one is easiest, the second has some intervals where it's more challenging and the third has some weights. A real beginner could do the first mile and progress through the second and third miles over time.
However, this is my first experience with Denise Austin, and I found her to be very condescending and annoying. I thought she was not genuine at all and talked to me like I was 5 and in pre-school. I don't know if she is always like this but she just isn't my style. Also I found it a bit too easy of a workout, and I thought it was poorly cued, as well. I think I could get used to seeing the next move coming, and the moves themselves aren't complex or difficult, but she doesn't give you a lot of instruction in what's coming next or how to do it.
Not a bad workout for beginners, but not a good instructor either is my overall impression.
Rating: - Upbeat Walking
Denise has a rather distinct personality and I find her fun for this type of nice short workouts.
There is a nice selection of an Easy Walk, Fat Blasting Interval Walk and a Power and Tone Walk
plus stretches.
I still use the Easy walk over half the time I use this and try the others from time to time. They are good, but I am not quite there yet, though I am close.
Rating: - Love a Walk that's Not Boring!
Many walking DVDs are just plain boring. This one isn't. Denise has keeps it interesting with different types of movements which also give you a good overall workout.
I really like the format; it's set up into 3 different 15 minute walks and a 10 minute stretching segment. Others have described them very well here, so let me just add that it's great to be able to choose a 15 minute walk in the morning or a 30 or 45 minute walk in the evening. I love options!
Denise is not everyone's cup of tea. I like her, and find her to be motivational, but your mileage may vary.
All in all, a very enjoyable way to workout.
Rating: - Great Exercise!
Denise Austin has a way of encouraging me to exercise...every 'step' of the way! Her moves are easy, not awkward, and I feel like I've had a good workout. It's nice to be able to choose from the 3 complete routines, depending on how much time I have, and sometimes, how much energy I'm willing to exert. I highly recommend this video/DVD.
Rating: - Blast away the pounds indoor walking.
LOVE IT !!! I just keep losing weight on this one. I walk about 1 mile every morning and the lbs are just melting off. I have cut back on my C'S Cookies, Crackers , Candy and way back on my sugar . Eat smart work out and the lbs will GO !!