Denise Austin: Shrink Belly Fat

3 short intermediate workouts
This "Shrink Belly Fat" DVD contains 3 intermediate workouts which also include a few intensive moves. Denise Austin instructs 2 ladies and 2 gentlemen.

Here is a time breakdown.

1. Cardio Abs (15:22)
2. Athletic Abs (15:51)
3. Classic Abs (15:18)

Each workout is about 15 minutes and you can combine them into various combinations. I did all 3 workouts in one session. The exercises are fast paced so the session began and finished quickly which I found to be a pleasant surprise.

Here's a breakdown. Most of the exercises are listed. A single light weight is used in workout 1 and in workout 2.

1. Cardio Abs

Knee lift, with twist
Side bend

Oblique pull in
Punch and rotation
Plank with spider walk
Hook with twist
Twist

Twist, reach
Overhead press, with ab extension
Side bend
Twist, reach
Overhead press, with ab extension
Side bend
Tap,...

Thorough... good progression, lots of variety
Wow, Denise really delivered with this DVD. Someone before me already gave a good breakdown of the exercises included so my review will be more general...

OVERALL: The DVD comes with with options to customize playback... you can play any of the sections in any order you want... and it comes with a "Music Only" option, too, which is nice. Denise is quietly encouraging in this; she has really toned it down over the last few years. Her cueing is decent here, though not stellar. I highly recommend watching this DVD all the way through for two reasons: 1)It is an ab workout so some of the moves will be awkward to have to look at the tv the whole time and 2) The difficulty level really varies between the three sections and the modification and form pointers tend to come after Denise has already started the exercise. These two things in NO WAY detract from the quality of these workouts... just know to plan ahead a little.

Cardio Abs: Perhaps better called "Standing...

Great belly work!
This is another wonderful dvd from Denise. I am a big fan of hers, so this dvd was a great addition to my collection. I use it on the days that I am not doing aerobics.
There are 3 different workouts about fifteen minutes long. One of them gets your heart rate up and the others are pure toning for the tummy.
This is a great addition to any fittness routine. It will work your abs and get them nice and toned. I would recommend this to anyone who wants a good abs workout. I love the fact that they are not long routines, who has the time these days. Denises workouts are short, sweet, and effective!! Love her!

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