Denise Austin: Fat Burning Dance Mix | 
| Actor: Denise Austin
Studio: Lions Gate
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Rating:  66 reviews
Sales Rank: 10712
Format: Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 55 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: LGED20585D
UPC: 012236205852
EAN: 0012236205852
ASIN: B000IHY9UM
Theatrical Release Date: 2006
Release Date: December 19, 2006
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Studio: Lions Gate Home Ent. Release Date: 12/19/2006 Run time: 55 minutes Rating: Nr
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 Actually pretty good :-o December 14, 2006
Little Miss Cutey (Melbourne, Australia)
105 out of 108 found this review helpful
I'm not always a fan of Denise Austin; - not because she's not a good instructor (because she's a pretty good instructor), but because she is way too over the top with extra cheesey enthusiasm and she can be too in your face. Not this time however. Sure she is still enthusiastic (I guess you need some personality), but this is better than usuall and it's a great and easy (yet effective) workout.
She also is an instructor that isn't always in sync with the beat of the music, which can be frustrating, but not so much this time. It's a great dvd with four different types of cardio work. You can do them in any order (the dvd lets you programm how you want to do it), and there is ballet toning, Latin, jazz and club funky aerobics. It's nice to have a variation going. In each segment, you start of simply and then slowly add on moves to make a longer combo. Then there is a toning segment that is easy to follow and uses usual kind of moves like crunches, planks and plies etc.
I like this. It's good for days when you want a bit of a lighter workout and if you are a beginner or intermediate. If you are advanced you won't find this enough, but like me, it's good for the days where you can't be bothered with a tough routine. I really enjoy it and if you are normally put off by Denise like I sometimes am, then don't worry, she is less overpowering here, but does an excellent job and you'll have fun with it I'm sure.
Pretty Good! March 19, 2007
Shirley Priscilla Johnson (USA)
23 out of 27 found this review helpful
I have worked out with Denise Austin's DVD's on and off for quite a while. I like Denise because I feel she is honest in wanting to help people get in shape and I believe she enjoys what she does. This DVD wasn't hard to do and it has variation which is nice and helps to keep your interest perked, especially for us 'older'ladies. Kind of a pick and chose type of thing. I liked the Latin dancing the best.Maybe this isn't everyone's cup of tea but I think it is pretty good.
 I doubt I will use this DVD again January 10, 2007
Another (Midwest)
11 out of 17 found this review helpful
They say: the hottest body-slimming dance moves to help you lose weight and shape a smoldering, sexy body!
Reality: These are not dance moves but rather sloppy derivatives of dance moves. Additionally, the instructor has extemely poor form, as do a number of the background dancers. They certainly did not get the bodies they have doing what they do in this video.
They say: With her infectious energy, Denise Austin will have you twisting, jumping and bumping your way to a leaner, more confident you.
Reality: This entire DVD seems eerily similar to the "workout" scene in The Stepford Wives (2004). The instructor appears fake in terms of her face and her personality. I found her voice and tone very annoying - a mix of sounding like she's smoked too much and a breathy, creepy "I see dead people" sound. With lots of smiles thrown in.
They say: JAZZ & POP, LATIN GROOVE, CLUB FUNK, BALLET SCULPT
They reality: Her movements were something, but none of these. The only reason that my rating is three stars instead of zero stars is that it a few of the backup dancers can dance and one of them (the African American male relegated to the very back) can REALLY dance. I'm assuming they put him as far away from the instructor as possible in order to prevent her from appearing as horrid as she really is to unsuspecting viewers who know nothing about dance. If you follow him, you will see correct form and get a much better workout than you would get looking at the instructor. I would buy a DVD with him as the instructor in a split second.
They say: You'll feel energized, toned and fit all day long!
The reality: You'll feel frustrated by the fact that the cameras rarely show the dancers' entire bodies (including their feet), so it is very difficult to catch on to of what entire movements consist. Also, the variety of camera angles is annoying and makes mirroring movements almost impossible. If you follow the male dancer in the back, then you might feel toned and energized during the segments in which he appears.
I've read reviews of other tapes wherein people argue that the quality and authenticity of dance moves in a workout video does not "matter" because the tape is for a "workout". They are missing the point completely. Dancers are so flexible and sculpted BECAUSE OF the precision of their movements, not because they randomly bop around as the instructor of this video does. If you purchase this video, please choose one of the background dancers who does know what they are doing and follow that individual. Good luck!
For the unmotivated and lethargic: there's good news February 16, 2007
Charlotte Sometimes (New York, New York)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
To put it simply, I have a hard time getting motivated to do...anything. I'm usually down in the dumps about something or other and that makes me lethargic. Most of the time, I don't want to get motivated to do anything. If you're like me, you will LOVE this workout. It is not difficult to follow. Denise Austin's dance moves are very well-explained and she is extremely understanding and compassionate. The dance moves are really fun. I was afraid that I wasn't going to be able to "dance," but they're more graceful moves than dance moves, which I really appreciate because I find that whole monotonous movement thing in exercise really....BORING. There is nothing monotonous or boring about these dance moves. She makes it really fun and exciting. The music pumps you up and makes you want to move. I'm actually excited to exercise which is a first for me. What I love about the dance programs is that they are short 10-minute bursts. Each 10 min. segment is a different theme--latin, club funk, jazz, ballet etc. I was also afraid that I wouldn't like certain genres, but I did! Becuase they are short and sweet, it keeps things interesting for you. Also, you can customize the order of the programs.
I would recommend this to anyone...it honestly does NOT matter what age you are. I'm a complete weakling when it comes to exercise and I found these exercises to be energizing and effective...and not difficult at all!
The only segment that is a little challenging is the ballet section because she has you doing push ups for a very short period of time. I can't do push ups. So, I just skip that part. :) But the rest of the ballet program is great.
 rehash of previous workouts February 7, 2007
Bec Jackson (Australia)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
While I found this DVD to be a good workout, it was unfortunately mostly a rework of a lot of the dance moves she uses in previous workout tapes. I have a lot of her earlier videos, and she uses the same steps, but just in different categories. If this is your first Denise Austin DVD, then it is a really good low impact workout; there is minimal jumping which is good for people with bad backs or knees. However, if you have some of her other tapes, then this is not a good investment. The best part of the workout is the ballet sculpting set which features towards the end of the disc and contains new material.
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