Denise Austin: Body Makeover Mix [DVD]

Denise Austin exercise DVDs are some of those I keep on hand. I love that she's always so positive and encouraging while I'm exercising along with her. Also, it's just the right balance of exercises for me - as in when I'm done with it.

Great workout video

I am not usually one to leave reviews, but after using this dvd for 2 years, I can’t help myself from singing its praises! I’ve been an exercise girl since age 7 (yes, I had a little step aerobics setup in my room lol) and have bought roughly 1 million dvds over the years. Well, close to it it seems. I’ve tried everything from Billy Blanks to the expensive BeachBody infomercial ones. There are some that I have come to memorize & love, & this is one. I’m 5’3, and 10 lbs can be added on quickly but also look like a lot more on my frame. This is one of those workouts where doing it 3 times a week +, walking 12 miles a week (another Denise tip) & intermittent fasting (18:6) can get me back where I want to be within a few weeks. I can imagine if I did this everyday, the results would be even more amazing. Another thing, I really only do the arms & lower body workouts. They each are less than 15 minutes each and both really demand a lot from your core so your abs get a great workout by default. I realize that some people may not like Denise’s voice, but the great option with her dvds is that you can not only customize your workout, you also have the option to mute her instruction. I personally like her motivating voice, as she reminds me to focus on “tucking up & in the gut” which immediately fixes my posture. I love it!!!

I think my favorite thing about this workout is that you can choose to do just one of the workouts or choose which ones will play so you don't have to go back to the main menu for each workout. The arms and legs sections are well done, you can see what is happening at all times, the stage is well lit, and Denise and her workout buddies are dressed so that you can see everyone easily. I like the upper body portion as you can make the exercises easier or harder by changing the amount of weight you use - although she does not give you much time to change if you want to use a different weight for different exercises so you have to plan ahead a bit. I found the lower body section to be somewhat challenging, but I can't say I ever really broke a sweat doing it. Both sections used exercises I haven't seen before, and some that are not used very often in other videos which is great! The abs portion I'm not so thrilled with. There are exercises in it that the beginner cannot, and should not do, and she does not offer modifications for most of them. This portion almost begs the beginner to quit from low back injury or sheer frustration. It kind of surprised me that Denise doesn't have this section fleshed out a bit better since this is in no way an advanced workout, one would expect that beginners would pick it up. I would have given this dvd 5 stars had it not been for this section. I have only owned a few of Denise's videos over the years, but she seems a bit subdued in this one. Her voice is calm and mellow, and she almost reminds me of a yoga instructor in this one. I found her very pleasant in this workout. Whether or not someone else would like it would depend on what they like in an instructor. If you like super perky instructors or ones who are barking out orders (I gotta admit, depending on my mood sometimes I want someone who is more extreme than she is here), then you're not going to be happy with this one.

I have used Denise Austin videos for years. Her videos are easy to follow, and they work if you follow through. She has a cheerleading voice which some find annoying, but I don't. Her results are seen overtime by doing these regularly and you will have success. You just have to be consistent. I like that she shows options for the different moves and easy on the joints. As you get older it is always a joy to do her videos because you can start slow and work up to more advanced moves. Give her a try, she does a great job.

I felt the need to revise my review since I've been working out with this DVD for a few months now and started doing the lower body workout as well. Let me say that I have always loved working out with Denise Austin since the early 90's. She is happy and encouraging. I'll take that over some of these fitness gurus that talk too much and are obviously full of themselves. Now that I'm in my 60's I was concerned about losing body tone. The Body Makeover mix is a combination of three 15 minute workouts: Upper-body Sculpt, , Lower Body Sculpt, plus Ab and Core Conditioning. The cover doesn't mention it, but they suggest light weights in the video. I started out with the Upper Body and Abs/Core using 3 lb. weights and progressed to 5 lb. I recently started doing Lower Body Sculpt which is actually a delightful workout using Ballet moves with the back of a chair as a ballet bar to a sort-of-Cha Cha music. I now have to adjust my bras to the tighter hook, so something is getting leaner! I don't cringe when I look at my abdominal area anymore. Last but not least, I'm proud of the way my arms are starting to get that sculptured look. As expected, I got result with Denise Austin once again. Always did.

This is one of the best fitness videos I've tried, and I've tried oh so many. Denise is my favorite instructor for several reasons, but I love how consistently motivating she is. I appreciate her calm, reassuring style, especially these days when more and more instructors are going the gruff, tough love direction. The intimidation route doesn't appeal to me at all. This video is great because the workouts are simple yet effective, and I don't have to dress in head to toe gear to get it done. I do this in pajamas and bare feet when my kids go to bed! You can't make excuses for not doing at least 15 minutes of this each night. This video is suitable for all levels and requires only a light set of hand weights.

I got This DVD consists of 3 15 min workouts (upper body, lower body, abs&core). I have done all three and didn't even sweat. Definitely didn't feel it in my muscles afterwards. Way too easy compared to my usual workouts (Jillian Michaels and Jackie Warner). She doesn't even do regular push-ups, you are supposed to do an easy version with your knees on the floor, just a few reps of each variety. A joke. Also, I find her talk a bit annoying, but fortunately you can switch her off and have music only. Stretches in the workouts are nice though, so I might incorporate her entire 15 min as a cooldown phase after my regular workout. The workout doesn't have to be this easy if it is only 15 min. For example, Xtreme Crunchless Abs is two 15 min workouts (one standing abs one on the mat) but those you can definitely feel. I suppose this might be OK for complete beginners, and something to do from time to time to improve flexibility a bit, but I don't think this is particularly effective for toning and staying in shape.

Couldn't use this at all in my dvd. Player. Not compatible! The first dvd have ever ordered from Amazon. And can't use.

First of all I must begin by saying that I have only recently discovered Denise Austin by mistake on youtube...I was just browsing thru the site to see what was out there in terms of home aerobic workouts. . This was the very first DVD of Denise's that I saw a preview of, and the upper body clip was my first preview that I have had. Everything else as they say, was history after that... I just went nuts so to speak, and started browsing more and more of Denise's dvd's!!! I have been looking for some type of exercise PERSONAL TRAINING my entire life without having to pay $80 to $100 an hour to a personal trainer, so this was just perfect for me. In this dvd, Denise, not only workout the entire body, but takes her time, and explains every move/exercise and really educate you on what you are doing and which muscles are being worked. Thats what I love, love, love, most about Denise's workouts, she educates you every step of the way. Denise Austin is the only instructor that I have come across in this business that takes the time to work WITH you and not just go through the motions like other instructors do, esp. the ones that makes you feel like you are a working DONKEY on the lands!!! She makes you feel like the workout is for you, she makes you feel like she is part of the audience and not stand out as THE instructor. She makes you feel so comfortable that you want to workout. Denise is like the OPRAH in this business... down to earth, honest, and with you all the way and people just love her positiveness/high energy/motivation and very peppy demeanor!etc. So again, after viewing, this first DVD of Denise's I felt very comfortable to order several more of her dvd's, which I am still trying to get around to...some of them I am still working on viewing etc... All in all, love this DVD!!!

The DVD by Denise Austin is good! I like that I can choose the workout of my choice as well as whether I want to exercise with Denise's instructions or I can listen to music only! Cool! The workouts are good and easy to follow along with Denise; she's very cheerful and I feel I can handle the workouts well. I just have to get and stay motivated daily if I want to lose the weight and keep it off for good! I did work up a sweat and I am sure if I exercise daily I won't feel exhausted during and after my daily workouts! Thank you, Denise, for being you! You are so beautiful inside and out!

It is a pretty easy workout, I haven't been sore at all from any days that I have done this. I guess it's ok if you're just beginning to work out. I hadn't worked out for a while but was looking for something a little more than this.

I was not a fan of her as an instructor or of her style of workout. Decent for beginners maybe if you can stand her overly perking delivery.