Denise Austin - Mat Workout Based on the Work of J.H. Pilates

Pros: Great workout for your abs and back, increases flexibility, low impact
Cons: No beginning stretch, challenging for beginners, Denise Austin

Pros: 2 short workouts, really work the abs!
Cons: no warm up!

In my ongoing quest to try out new and different workouts, I thought I’d try out something "new" – and currently popular: Pilates. Denise Austin’s Mat Workout Based on the Work of J.H. Pilates was not my first experience with the Pilates method...

Pros: Excellent, focused abdominal and back stretching and toning workout.
Cons: Tough for beginners.

I am a huge connoisseur of fitness magazines. Therefore, I am often very knowledgeable about the latest fitness trends. This, however, does not in any way relate to my actual fitness level. Knowing about them doesn't make me fit, just as reading...

Pros: Great exercises for your back and abdominals, easy to learn, doesn't get boring
Cons: Denise Austin is annoying.

The Denise Austin Mat Workout Based on the Work of J.H. Pilates was my first adventure into the world of pilates. For those of you who aren't familiar with pilates, it is an excercise philosophy that focuses on stengthening your "core" region- your...

Pros: Fantastic for all over stretching, and great workout for the abs.
Cons: I guess it could be a bit challenging for beginners.

I'm one of those many people who wants to be in shape but doesn't want to take a lot of time or sweat, blood, and tears to get there. UNlike many other people, I have no desire to lose any weight. I am 5'6" and currently 105 lbs. and do not want to do...

Pros: Will strengthen your abs, back, and hips. Low Impact and calming workout.
Cons: Some of the movements are a little fast paced.

When I first saw this video, I was a bit skeptical. Denise Austin is known for being "ever so perky" and talkative, which is great for her aerobics videos and to get you through those last few reps in weight training-but in yoga and Pilates I just...

Pros: Introduces many different Pilates moves as well as a yoga-Pilates mix.
Cons: Fast paced and slightly difficult for beginners to follow.

Denise Austin - Mat Workout Based on the Work of J.H. Pilates was given to me as a gift...and I'm glad, because I wouldn't go out and buy it after watching it. The box cover is a little misleading because in BIG white letters it says PILATES, but if you...

Pros: effective, easy, well-rounded workout
Cons: This workout was perfect!

I’m usually skeptical picking out a workout to buy in fearing that it’ll be too advanced, too easy, too complicated, or not enough. However, this Denise Austin’s Pilates workout is so great! Denise Austin is a cheerful and encouraging instructor. She ...

Pros: Effective workout, 2 20 minute segments for people pressed for time
Cons: Tough the first couple times

I'd been looking forward to doing this Pilates tape since I bought it, but I had to wait since I was pregnant with my second child. Now, 4 weeks postpartum, I'm already feeling stronger, walking taller, and feeling better about my body after using this...