Customer Reviews
Could Cause Injury 
2008-07-24
This video is good to break a sweat, but the lack of time spent showing proper form when setting up your body on the yoga ball could cause some serious injury. It is also not possible to always be watching the TV and maintaining proper form at the same time. This does not help the workout because Ms Austin moves quickly from one side to another and doesn't keep count or a specific beat for each motion. She also glides quickly over the warm-up leading into some strenuous exercise before the body is ready.
This DVD/video also is not broken up into 2 distinct workouts (like it is said on the back cover). Instead, it has two parts intertwined without a warm-up/cool-down in between. As a 22 year old teacher, I was disappointed with this because I don't often have time for a full 40 minute workout.
"Shirnk Your Female Fat Zones" would be a good purchase if you are already experienced with free weights and a balance ball, and don't have knee problems (squats are a huge part of her routine). Overall, I rate this workout a 2 out of 5.
Great workout 
2008-06-04
This is a great workout with a lot of tips to use. What I don't like is that her smile is very fake, her voice is weird and she doesn't cover posture, which extremely important.
Great workout! 
2008-06-02
I love this video. It is easy to follow and the exercises aren't very difficult. I liked that you didn't have to have much coordination to follow along. It doesn't seem like it's doing much but after using it for several weeks, you start noticing clothes fitting better. The only bad thing is that Denise Austin gets a little annoying-too cheerleaderish-but you can always mute the sound.
easy for beginners 2008-05-22
I like Denise Austin..I think she's cheesy, but I think the concept of targeting those "female fat zones" is great.
I think it a good body workout minus the cardio. I don't think my heart rate got to a high point at all with this routine.
I think it's more strengthening then anything. I like this workout..not to difficult, the pace was easy to keep up with and all in all great for when i was just starting out..I never felt overwhelmed with it.
I thinks it's a great starter workout..not to easy where you get bored, good enough to feel like you have worked those muscles, and easy to follow.
I feel great!! 2008-05-21
I received this DVD today. After doing the workouts, I feel good, refreshed and renewed. I had to pause the DVD every so often to get a move right or to catch my breath. It is challenging but not too difficult either, most people should be able to do this. I plan to keep at it, along with other exercises and a healthy diet and hopefully I will see results. I urge you to try it too!
Denise Austin How To Shrink Your Female Fat Zones 2008-05-14
Get ready to zero in on the zones and shrink the fat cells in places you never thought you could!America's favorite fitness authority Denise Austin has created the perfect workout to help target those tough spots where we tend to accumulate the most fat: hips thighs upper arms tummy and buns. You'll get a complete abs upper and lower body workout that will sculpt and contour your muscles boost metabolism and lose inches. If you're ready to banish the bulge and create flattering curves in all the right places go ahead and take aim at the zones toady! You've got nothing to lose but fat!2 Complete 20-minute Workouts: 20 minutes of metabolism-boosting exercises to dissolve bra lines create sexier arms chest shoulders and trims hips thighs and buns. Plus you'll get great results from targeted lower tummy trimmers! 20 minutes with the use of a stability ball will transform your body and help you lose inches around the midsection through a series of tummy-flattening workouts. Shrink your thighs and hips with inner and outer thigh toners!System Requirements: Running Time 40 MinFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: HEALTH/FITNESS Rating: NR UPC: 012236143123 Manufacturer No: 14312
Great tape 2008-05-02
This tape is very helpful. You just a need a few items, weights and exercise ball and you are ready to go. Good pace.
Best workout ever! 2008-04-04
I have to say that this is one of THE BEST workout videos ever. Now, I am going to admit I was not a fan of Denise Austin. I never thought that I would like the workout and I have been sticking with other bun and leg exercise videos, with my rotating yoga workouts. I grew bored and in my quest for something new I read the great reviews of this one, so I decided to buy it. My weights and ball were sitting at home unused and this video uses them, so that was an added bonus.
My family has genetically large thighs (saddlebags to be more specific) and this video has been a perfect workout for them. I am so happy with the results that I have become a huge Denise Austin fan. I love this workout. In the past 2 months I have shrunk my saddlebag area by 3 inches! I went from being a size 12 to a size 8! Now, granted, it wasn't just this video, I had begun a vigorous workout routing with the yoga and watching what I eat, but this video definitely shaved off the last couple of inches. My arms are more toned, my stomach is down 2 more inches, and my hips and butt are looking great!
An added bonus is that it is a fun video to do. I will continue with this one, and look for other Denise Austin videos!
Best exercise dvd ever 2008-03-30
I've tried many exercise videos, but I consider this one the best. If you are bored with your exercise, this will keep your attention. Works on so many parts of your body, gets you a good sweat, and allows you to focus on the exercise not on catching up with the steps or the beat of the music. Works on specific body parts so you will really feel encouraged that your problem areas are being addressed. I like the use of weights and the ball, pushes you to do more. Congratulations, Leslie! Keep up the good work.
Give it a try! 2008-03-28
Had a baby 7 months ago and was completely discouraged when my once flat stomach became a flabby mess! I have lost all of the baby weight but the stomach remained so I decided to give this DVD a try. I tried it for the first time yesterday and I am completely sore today...a good thing! This DVD worked all the right areas. I did the full 40 minutes and am super excited to have found something that works the core and other "fat zones". As for Denise Austin, the negative reviews had me skeptical but after doing the DVD, I don't think she is that annoying. If she annoys you, use your mute button and crank up your iPod or stereo!
I will update my review in 4 weeks or so with the results...
