Power Kickboxing: Denise Austin: Amazon.ca: Video

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"If you rest, you rust!" Denise Austin warns, and then she makes sure we neither rest nor rust with this high-intensity, aerobic kickboxing workout. "I want to see those muscles, yeah!" she calls out. "You've got 'em, use 'em!" This video starts with experienced kickboxers demonstrating the moves that will be used. Then it powers into two different, high-energy, 20-minute workouts. Austin calls the first workout "beginning." It's easier than the second, yes, and it may be basic as far as kickboxing goes, but it's anything but wimpy. If you're new to exercise or overweight, the many high-impact moves (lots of jumping rope and jumping jacks) might not be appropriate for you, and no one shows modifications. If the first workout is enough for you, you get a relaxing stretch and can stop the video. If it's not, continue with the "drills" workout (or you can start here once you've mastered the basics--Austin starts with a second warm-up). This segment builds on the moves you've learned, with more challenging combinations. If you're not an Austin fan, you may find her incessant talking annoying. Get past that, and this is great aerobic conditioning, muscle strengthening, and fun besides. --Joan Price

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4.0 out of 5 stars Typical Denise--annoying, but a great workout, Jun 10 2004

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This review is from: Power Kickboxing (VHS Tape)

I bought this after I had been working out 4-5 times a week for about 6 months. I had a 6-month old baby and needed something quick and effective. I have done Denise's videos for about 10 years now, and she hasn't changed. She is one of the most annoying people ever, and if I met her in person, I wouldn't know whether to hug her or punch her, due to her incessant babbling and ridiculous phrases "Burn that Butter!!!"
But as usual, she delivers a great workout--upbeat, no wasted time. People who are looking for a serious kickboxing tutorial should probably look elsewhere, but if you just want an intense, quick, cardio workout with a bit of toning, this is the tape.

Be aware, though, that it was next to impossible for me to do this in front of my husband--he couldn't stop laughing at Denise's silly chatter. You will need to do this when you're alone unless you want to be distracted--anyone hearing this tape without working out to it will be annoyed.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Not for beginners, Jun 4 2004

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This is a good workout, but make sure you are in actual shape before you buy this one!

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great workout in twenty minutes!, Jan 23 2004

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Trying to squeeze in that workout? It's hard to do so that's why I love this tape! You get a fantastic workout in just twenty minutes. It's really challenging and you'll feel like you worked hard in a short amount of time. It's perfect when your short on time but still want to do a really strong workout. I've had this tape for about two years now and I still use it. The tape has two twenty minute segments, so after you've mastered the first you can move on to the second. But I still do the first segment because it's such a fantastic workout!

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4.0 out of 5 stars busy mom of three boys
I love this workout! I am a very busy mom and hardly have time to shower let alone workout. The moves are simple enough to master and effective in getting the heart rate up. Read more

Published on Jan 7 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Short and sweet
This is awesome. You get a real workout and it's only 20 minutes - who doesn't have at least 20 minutes to exercise. Read more

Published on May 28 2003