Denise Austin - Pilates for Every Body (DVD, 2002)

I really love Denise Austin, so I was excited to get this DVD. However, there were a couple times where, i asked "are you serious?" I've only done this program a couple times, so I will keep trying it until I like it...In my opinion, there are better pilates DVD's out there. But, this doesn't diminish my like of Denise Austin, I will be buying other workout tapes of hers.

I don't have the time or money to invest in a pilates class, which is why I decided to order this pilates DVD. The workout comfortably elevates my heart rate and I've already begun to notice how much leaner and longer my muscles look. Denise doesn't stay on the same move for intolerable amounts of time--I never begin to think, "Seriously? You're going to make me do 11 more of these things?", but that doesn't mean the workout isn't good--she moves from one pose or muscle fluidly, so that for the entire length of the DVD, you're always moving.

Now, here's a little warning: Denise is almost psycho-happy. She does this weird thing with her eyes where she opens them wide and stares at the camera intensely, so that you think she's placing some weird curse on you. She talks non-stop and sometimes says funny things like, "You're a mermaid. A beautiful mermaid," in like breathy whispers, or "Your core is your girdle--it's your girdle of strength." My friend has this DVD also and she says she works out with the sound off. I keep the sound on because in between the psycho babble, Denise also says things like, "Sit up straight. Your body is long and lean. You're doing great." I need to be reminded of my posture. I also need to be reminded to think positively about my body. So, I'll let her call me a mermaid, as long as she keeps me moving and thinking about all the good things about my body and it's strengths.

I really love Denise Austin and have been following her healthy lifestyle input
including tapes, diets, dvd's including aerobics, resistance training, Pilates,
Yoga for years.
The item received was received in very good time and is in excellent shape. I
have already viewed the dvd and really am enjoying it. Thank you.

This is another one of Denise's Great Workout Videos! I recommend beginners to check it out! It really is a great workout for pilates. I am new to pilates, and this one was pretty easy for me. Thanks!

It took me a couple of tries to get the DVD instead of VHS, several sellers had them in the wrong listing. It was worth it! I alternate this with my other Denise Austin workouts and it is great! You really feel like you did something!