Denise Austin: Boot Camp - Total Body Blast Reviews

• Not what I was expecting from Denise... in a GREAT way!

  
  By A1YYPGHTQ3JUYE on 2006-12-14
  I have a ton of fitness videos, and picked this one up on a whim. I am SO glad I did! I was surprised at how efficient the entire program was.. it was fast moving, but I felt like my entire body was worked, and worked well. I almost gave up on Denise after her Burn Fat Fast video, which was frustrating in that it didn't provide a high intensity workout.
  I completed the entire program tonight, and it was FUN and not in a dancy, breezy way - but in a way that moved along without getting boring.
  Beginners will definitely get frustrated with this because it IS Denise, and her cueing is atrocious.. BUT if you exercise often, and are familar with a variety of moves you will catch on quickly. I highly recommend this dvd for exercisers wanting to throw in some great variety (which there is a TON in this video) I am now a happy (boot)camper!
  
  

• Not my cup of tea...

  
  By A25B8W9VSY0C5Y on 2007-07-19
  I bought this DVD in hopes that I could work it in with the rotation of the other exercise DVD's I own in an effort to keep from plateauing. I was very disappointed with the workout on the DVD. I am not going to criticize Denise though because I found her as the host/leader to be alright. What I didn't care for was the choreography on this DVD. There were several things about the choreography that I didn't like such as the fact that so few reps are done on each exercise and just as you really getting into one exercise it is time to move on to the next. There is a lot of jumping and bouncing involved which I don't really care for, and this workout requires you to have an extraordinary amount of balance. I also didn't feel like I worked out. I consider this DVD to be a moderate workout and I was hoping for a heavy workout. I also felt like this DVD was misleading. On the case it says there is kick boxing and there was very little kick boxing used in this workout.
  
  All in all, I just didn't really like this workout DVD and found it boring and it just wasn't my cup of tea. I do, however, highly recommend Kathy Smith, Leslie Sansone or TamiLee Webb.
  
  

• Great Workout

  
  By A1MZEMD0EDETS6 on 2006-12-20
  Denise Austin, though a little sloppy with her cues, always gives a great workout that revs the heart rate. It is movement that matters and after doing the routine a few times, one would think a person could overlook a few miscues and know what is coming next. Lets not be overcritical---this is a great workout for the heart!
  
  

• Great workout - bizzare Denise :-l

  
  By A24ZFFRQ4MG3XL on 2007-01-26
  It's amazing how someone who can't cue well or keep in time to the music, has sold so many dvds. I admit she knows her stuff and she is motivating, but she is annoying.
  The exercises in this workout are really good. I believe that if you do this a couple of times a week, you are going to see definate results. I just hope you can get past her uber enthusiasm. Sometimes she looks possessed.
  So turn down the sound and learn the moves so you can do this without the disc so you can get the benefit of a brilliant routine and workout, without the painful out of time 'instruction' from Denise.
  
  

• Denise does not keep to the beat and her cueing is bad!

  
  By A1PD80J9OJY2HQ on 2006-12-17
  The workout could be good if she would only cue correctly, sometimes she looks lost. This is not good for beginners as it's too hard to follow.
  I wish I had chosen a different DVD.
  
  
• too bad
  By A2T50NIBI1AUCP on 2006-12-27
  this is the worst denise austin dvd to date. she truly acts like a confused overexhuberant cheerleeder. i have always been able to tune her out in the past but her lack of instruction makes it impossible. sometimes she tells you, sometimes she doesn't. both of the workouts on this leave a lot to be desired. as does the stretch. not sure this would be recommended for beginners as she bounces from one move to the other without warning and haphazardly, but experienced would be bored with this very quickly. and just a quick remark, when you think of boot camp what do you think of???? um duh!!! lots of running, jumping jacks... high impact moves. that and absolutely no where on the dvd does it say low impact. try the personal training system using the low intensity aerobics section.
  
  
• Great cardio but lacking
  By A7A9DGPLJL1BM on 2007-01-11
  I just bought this dvd and hoped it would prove better than Denise's "Shrink Your Female Fat Zones". I really like her "Ultimate Fat Burner" as a cardio workout and hoped this one would be just as good. It is better than the first I mentioned but has some of the same lack of intensity such as just when you start to feel an exercise she quits when a few more reps would give better results. She has some different exercises in here that I found refreshing, just not quite as many reps as there should have been for someone more advanced. The cardio is good, getting the heart rate up. Once you watch the video a few times you'll know what is coming next so the miscues and sudden switcharoos are something that doesn't bother me. I like the way she gets right into both workouts without endless stretching before getting serious. You still get warmed up before the more strenuous part, just get there quicker, something important for those of us on a tight time schedule. It's also great to know I can get a good cardio workout in 20 minutes for those days when I'm really short on time. This definitly has a place in your exercise library, just could have been a bit better for the more advanced by increasing reps.
  
  
• Great purchase!
  By A31JZN2SXBA47M on 2007-01-22
  I purchased this DVD with a Christmas gift card and I love it. I did all 3 segments two days ago and I'm still a bit sore (guess I'm not in the shape I thought I was!)
  
  Though many of the moves are challenging (squat to jump, for example) the segments change often enough that it's not overwhelming. You're still using your whole body with each move, just in different ways. This workout also combines cardio and strength-training in a creative and fun way.
  
  Highly recommend!
  
  
• What a Workout
  By A1FGXNTAP8REBL on 2007-02-07
  This is not for a beginner just starting out. A very good workout with a 20 minute cardio and a separate 20 minute cardio with weights. The warmup is part of the first 20 minute segment. A 10 minute stretching workout is also included. It really gets you moving and is a serious workout - definitely not a fluff workout. This is a workout for both men and women. If you really want to know you did something, this is the workout for you.
  
  
• One of Denise's better workouts
  By ACQTEHY8775IB on 2007-04-26
  On the whole, I find Denise's workout's disappointing, with a few nice surprises. This was one the them. As always, Denise's cueing is off and she often is not in sync with the music, but this is a good workout. I'm glad I went ahead and ordered this one, despite my reservations. I like to do the workouts back to back for a thorough 40 minute workout. If you aren't familiar with the kickboxing and drill style, take it easy the first couple of times until you learn the moves. And observe the other people besides Denise so you know what proper form looks like.
  
  
• I used to run 10k a day
  By A845LITIHSXRJ on 2007-06-17
  I used to be a very active athlete..running, basketball, gymnastics...you name it. A couple of months ago I graduated college and moved out to a tiny apartment in a big city with my boyfriend and needed to find a way to workout without paying big bucks for a gym and without running in the dangerous area I live in.
  
  This was the answer. I consider myself in great shape, and was very skeptical about girly workout videos. Since I started this video my flexibility improved greatly, I've become more defined, and my balance has improved. I never weigh myself, but if you eat your greens and use this workout tape, you will lose fat. Also, I'm very muscular and was worried about getting "big," and this doesn't do that at all.
  
  I was also very concerned about how cheesy this was going to be. I didn't want to look like an idiot working out in front of my boyfriend, and you really don't do anything ridiculous, like some of the dance cardio stuff out there. In fact, sometimes he jumps in and tries to keep up.
  
  My suggestion: do the 40 minute workout every other day, and use Carmen Electra's Fit to Strip (disk 2) every other day. Results are amazing.
  
  
• Fast-paced and fun
  By A1ZUK82SVPB3MX on 2007-08-30
  This is a fast-paced, mostly athletic style cardio and toning interval workout with lots of step-touch squats and lunges, jump ropes, high-knee jogs, kickboxing moves, etc. The intensity level of the workout really depends on how much energy you put into them and I found Denise's upbeat, positive personality and constant pep talk to be well-suited for this video despite the fact that she clearly isn't everyone's cup of tea. At 50 minutes, it works the entire body and while it doesn't go too heavy on the weights, it will make you sweat profusely and burn off lots of calories. The only reason I gave it four instead of five stars is because, as others have noted, Denise's cuing isn't the best - if not downright confusing at times - and so you may have to go through this video a few times before finally catching on to the quick-changing moves. I'd say it's fairly appropriate for all fitness levels, as beginners can take the intensity and weights down if needed, while advanced exercisers can simply increase these factors (although the fast-pace of the toning exercises probably won't allow you to up the weight too much). Although not perfect, I still greatly enjoyed this workout and the time flew by!
  
  Rating: Good
  
  
• I love it!
  By A2IZR5IILDP165 on 2007-01-06
  This Boot Camp DVD from Denise Austin is for intermediate to advanced level. I already have a couple of her DVD's for quit some time so it was not a problem for me to follow her. I would not suggest that DVD if you are a beginner or did not try a previous workouts. For some people she talks but I think she is motivating. I already have a lot of workout DVD's and this is my second favorite workout DVD! (My absolute favorite is hardcore kickboxing with Janis Saffell & Guillermo Gomez!)
  
  
• Great workout in 50 minutes!
  By A1HSV4HNH5SD6P on 2007-02-03
  This is the best at home workout DVD I have ever bought. It is easy to follow, to the point, through and she throws in some exercises that get to the core of the body and work the entire body at one time. If you are someone who has a full time job, school or kids than this is the perfect DVD for you if you find yourself short on time.
  
  
• My wife loves it !
  By A3N5ZAT8FGNVNI on 2007-01-23
  The Boot Camp video was requested specifically by my wife. It has three routines on it that are challenging and fun. She really enjoys the variety of the intensity and type of routine.
  
  
• One of Denise's best yet!!
  By A22X02UEL28TNC on 2007-02-04
  I am a Denise fan. I love her enthusiasm. I feel like she's cheering me on and even though some are annoyed by it I am energized by it. This is one of her best videos yet. And if you have the time do both 20 min segments followed by the 10 min stretch in one workout you will be so alive when you're done!! When pressed for time either 20 min segment is awesome. I absolutely love the switch from plank to t-stand and the downward dog to plank to push-up moves. So much fun!! It's challenging and I def don't recommend it for a beginner or someone who is a little rusty. There are a ton of squats and a few jumps from squat that are even difficult for me if I'm tired or sore that day. I work out regularly and I can still see where I can improve and can't wait until I do this video with absolute precision. It's invigorating!!! Oh - and I love Denise's shoes in the 1st segment. Too cute!!
  
  
• Boot Camp
  By A3JK1O0YYXPUQZ on 2007-02-12
  I am a beginner and Boot camp gave me a good, hard workout. If you don't like squats or leg lunges this is not the workout for you. I could definitedly feel the muscles working. I like that you can workout for 20 minutes or go to the next workout and double it to 40 minutes. The best thing is I could work at my own level.
  
  
• great workout
  By A3GLERIGQLXMNQ on 2007-08-19
  I just tried the bootcamp workout and did all 3 sections. The cardio section really got my heartrate up and that was great. The second section was a mix of cardio and strengh. I would have liked a bit more strength exercises but I am just going to use heavier weights to get more from it. The flexability section was a great way to finish it off. I really enjoy her upbeat attitude.
  
  
• Excellent
  By A3Q1K0NFW8VM3W on 2007-01-08
  I own a lot of Denise's exercise videos and dvds. I've tried others but can't follow them. I like hers because I can follow what is happening. yes, she does mis-cue but once you get used to it, it's not a problem. This workout is very intense in a good way. It's challenging and I will definately stick to it. I like that it has work with weights included. I highly recommend it.
  
  
• LOVE IT
  By A3SY5NN44UWJV9 on 2007-04-01
  Along with this, I am eating a lower fat diet and have already lost 7.5 lbs!
  
  
• Great lower body workout
  By A38PKEEB7OXIGM on 2007-04-10
  This DVD involves two 20 minute interval workouts followed by ten minutes of stretching. The first 20 minute interval focuses on cardio; the second focuses on weight-training. Both are excellent lower-body workouts. If you do them both together, you'll get results fast. Both workouts train the abs and arms, but you may want to supplement.
  
  
• too annoying to watch frequently
  By AJOXUVBA6UPF on 2007-09-11
  As far as a workout, this was pretty good -- able to get the heart rate up and work up a bit of a sweat in 20 minute chunks, which was what I was looking for.
  
  But Denise drives me nuts. I couldn't take the constant chattering and coddling about what a "champion we are" as we "train like an ath-e-lite" while we "think about how good we'll look in a bathingsuit" because I'm "a fat burning machine!" If it wasn't constant, or if it was in a different tone of voice, I think I could live with it. Her form was pretty good, though one of her minions was wearing high-heeled sneakers which really rubs me the wrong way.
  
  When I ordered the dvd, I thought I'd be able to put up with it, but now my next step is trying to mute the volume for the dvd so I don't throw my TV out the window.
  
  
  
• Cardio fun
  By A159WD5WWW4ZVP on 2007-01-18
  Denise does it again (I want her abs). This workout is two in one. You are doing cardio and strength training at once. This workout is great for people with little time who say they don't have time to workout. Denise splits the DVD into two 20 minute workouts with a really great flexibility and stretch sequence at the end (about ten minutes). You will notice a difference in how you feel right away!
  
  
• FAST AND EFFECTIVE
  By A1REWC389S9FAK on 2007-01-29
  I own other Denise Austin videos and have enjoyed all of them. I love the "Hit the Spot" series, especially the AB ones. Boot Camp is great for me because it is a fast and effective workout, which is what I need. I am a working mom with two children so time for me is limited. It is nice to be able to put in this video and do a quick 20 minute cardio workout. I usually combine this workout with an additional 10 to 15 minute AB workout.
  
  
• fairly good
  By A20NW2GXF55N1 on 2007-02-16
  Denise always strikes me as being more bubbles than soap, her "Im proud of you" irritates me, she uters too many unnecessary words but the workouts are fairly good even if short, to get any substance one has to do both.Not in the karen voigt, kathy smith, gilad range at all.
  
  
• Basic Moves - Great for Beginners!!!
  By A1PVUYSGIM1FP1 on 2007-02-23
  This workout is only 20 minutes!! Perferct for beginners or to get your cardio before work, which works best for me. In this video it is nothing out of the ordinary and the moves are very easy to learn. I enjoyed it and got a great workout to get me revved up for the day!!
  
  
• Really Good
  By A2ZESK7WOGTZ2K on 2007-02-24
  I love Denise Austin's pilates and toning DVD's, but I normally stay away from her cardio routines because of her difficulty staying in rhythm. However, I am delighted that I took a chance on this one. Denise manages to stay in rhythm most of the time. It is a really good workout for the intermediate level exerciser and it is also a lot of good fun.
  
  
• Great Cardio and Toning Programs
  By A2GIURIAL3WB07 on 2007-03-22
  This is a wonderful product. It offers strength training, cardio and flexibility workouts. This workout plan was designed to work several problem areas at a time and eliminates the need for lengthy workouts. You will also see results in about 1-2 weeks if done at least 5 days a week, when alternating your workout options to every other day.
  
  
• great workout!
  By A15W17I3R63OVX on 2007-04-10
  This is one of denise's best workouts. I work up a sweat everytime, the intervals are nice as she works you hard for 30 sec or so then slows you down. The 1st segment is just cardio, the second is strength and cardio and has some great toning segments.
  
  
• I Liked It
  By A3VXRG06YGKQWM on 2007-04-13
  I have quite a few of Denise Austin's workouts, and I like this one too. I do all the segments at one time though. Unless you are just starting out, I don't think you will find it challenging enough otherwise-thats why the 4 stars. I feel it is a good workout and you can make the strength segment fit your personal fitness level, by how heavy of weights you use. Also if her perkiness bothers you, there isn't quite as much of that in this DVD. I would recommend this, but maybe not for the highly advanced exerciser.
  
  

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