This well-designed program combines fast-paced yoga moves for fat-burning, hatha yoga poses for strength and flexibility, and stability ball exercises for core conditioning in three segments that can be done in one 60-minute session, or separately. Segment 1 builds patterns based on strong yoga poses such as the Warrior and Balancing Stick, adding lifts and lunges at a fast pace so that you're breathing faster and working the muscles simultaneously. Segment 2 is strength training by holding poses. Segment 3 focuses on core strength with a stability ball. Some familiarity with yoga is helpful--Austin doesn't give much instruction about breathing or the fine points of the poses--but not required. Although Austin talks nonstop, as always, her voice is quieter than usual and more fitting for this workout. (The repetitive, rhythmic music, however, is distracting rather than supportive.) Recommended for intermediate exercisers because no modifications are shown, and many of the poses are challenging. --Joan Price
Chapters
1. Introduction to Yoga
2. Cardio Conditioning
3. The Warrior Series
4. Balancing Stick Series
5. Tree Pose Series
6. Strength Conditioning
7. Twist and Stretch
8. Core Conditioning
9. Obliques
10. Focus on Abdominals
5.0 out of 5 stars Denise Austin-Fat-Blasting Yoga : 21 Days to a Yoga Body, April 3, 2003
By Jennifer Liebo (Sevierville, TN USA)
This review is from: Denise Austin - Fat-Blasting Yoga: 21 Days to a Yoga Body
This is a great video ! I honestly HATE working out, but I LOVE yoga. I already had a wonderful yoga video, but it was too long of a work out to fit into my schedule. I like the way this one is broken up into 3 short workouts. I like the way Denise keeps her moves simple, but effective. This video is EXCELLENT for your back. You feel pain free and thoroughly stretched after these workouts. I think Denise Austin is a sincerely sweet and motivating person. I recommend her videos to anyone who wants a realistic workout that you can stick with. As far as the stability ball, a large kids' ball works great.
