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Business Stationary Mart - Denise Austin - Hit the Spot:Sizzler
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List Price: $9.98
Our Price: $0.28
Your Save: $ 9.70 ( 97% )
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Manufacturer: Live / Artisan
Starring: Denise Austin
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Average Customer Rating:  
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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9780784017807
Format: Color
ISBN: 0784017808
Label: Live / Artisan
Manufacturer: Live / Artisan
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Live / Artisan
Release Date: 2000-08-22
Studio: Live / Artisan
Theatrical Release Date: 1997
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: give it a chance and you might enjoy it
Comment: I purchased this vhs a few years ago, while trying to bounce back into my old jeans after a pregnancy. This is not the only workout program I own - I also bought Callanetics(toning) and the Jane Fonda series (Original Workout and The Challenge), Tae-bo and so on..... I own three Denise Austin programs (Hit the Spot, Blast away 10 pounds- which, by the way I do not recommend them for the intermediate level, they're just not challenging enough).... but for some reason I keep going back to this one - The Sizzler...... first of all it makes me sweat. I mean dripping sweat . Second, I can feel the difference in my thighs , shoulders, arms and chest. I stopped using it and started using the workout by Jane Fonda which by the way makes you awfully sore the next two days but boy does this work !!! Well, I have become kinda lazy in a while and I got back to The Sizzler who has become in the meantime not challenging enough , so I am adding 1 pound ankle weights and I must admit I am very pleased with it. It makes me feel energized the next day instead of sick / sore -when I use Jane Fondq , and I definitely feel toned. My problem area is the legs and it shed inches off my thighs since I have been using the ankle weights. I would definitely recommend it since it has 4 or 5 cardio sessions and 5 weight training/toning sessions. It keeps your heart rate up and makes you sweat like no other video. This workout is perfect for bodies that need some slimming at the lower level and some toning or muscle building at the upper level.
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Summary: Not as impressed as I hoped to be
Comment: I purchased this video after reading reviews from other buyers. I was not as impressed as they were. Denise and the two backup workout people often become out of sync during the video - so you really need to pick one person and stick with them rather than watching anyone else or it throws you off. The cues are not timed very well so I had to watch the video more than once in order to keep up. The music did nothing for me. I agree that I ended up with a good workout. I was sweating at the end and I am sure I burned calories - but it is not going to be my favorite workout. I prefer the circuit workout Cathy Smith has out - much better coordinated and you get the same workout (in a little less time).
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Summary: Good workout, but a little hard on the joints
Comment: The only reason I'm giving this three stars is that this video is not for those who might have trouble with their joints. I have knee problems and found this workout really aggravated my knees and my back. I didn't feel really good as I usually do after a workout. I will say that the Ab portion of the video is excellent and that the entire video would be good for someone who does not have a problem jumping around. I don't find Denise Austin annoying - she looks wonderful and I'm sure she's doing her best to be encouraging. I purchased this video, Hit the Spot Abs, and Hit the Spot Thighs as a package deal and I must say the Hit the Spot Abs is also very good. I haven't tried the Hit the Spot Thighs yet.
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Summary: Excellant video
Comment: I have always loved Denise Austin's videos. As opposed to watching her daily on TV I find her videos very helpful and would always purchase them. All of her videos are easy to follow and will give you a great workout.
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Summary: Grooving to the oldies! :)
Comment: This is an excellent workout if you're just starting out and want something that combines cardio and strength training. With that said I had to give the video 4 stars because I don't feel that the cardio segmeents were intense enough. The moves are very similar to Denise Austin's Fat Burning Blast but there is no jumping or really high impact moves. This however would be okay if you are just getting back into an exercise routine or have bad knees. I would definitely recommend this video.
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Editorial Reviews:
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This 1997 beginning-level, interval-training workout alternates intervals of 3-1/2 minutes of aerobic exercise with 1-1/2 minutes of strength training, so your heart rate stays elevated for a total of 31 minutes. The aerobic segments are simple steps, repeated frequently. Some are high-impact (jumping and jogging), and although Austin has two assistants, neither demonstrates low-impact alternatives, which would have given beginning and overweight exercisers more options. The strength segments also could have been designed better. The first strength interval works the shoulder muscles, which are small (especially in women) and fatigue easily, so they are therefore usually worked later in a workout. Another exercise that Austin says targets the chest really doesn't, because it's done standing where gravity puts more of the load on the shoulders again. The shoulders get their third interval later on, so your shoulders are likely to be tired, while the larger muscles of your chest and back get minimal work. After the interval workout, Austin does eight minutes of standing leg exercises and abs, and finally a stretch. --Joan Price
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