Customer Rating: 
Summary: Blast away the pounds indoor walking.
Comment: LOVE IT !!! I just keep losing weight on this one. I walk about 1 mile every morning and the lbs are just melting off. I have cut back on my C'S Cookies, Crackers , Candy and way back on my sugar . Eat smart work out and the lbs will GO !!
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Weird host, underwhelming 1st routine, and some bad moves
Comment: Denise Austin's Blasting Away the Pounds is basically a low impact exercise video with a focus on walking, with some weights thrown in for good measure towards the end. It's broken down into three 15 minute segments, with an additional segment dedicated to stretching exercises.
All in all, the actual production values were very nice. The music couldn't have been more pleasant, the dancers more upbeat, or the backdrop prettier. However, I just couldn't get past the host. I've seen my share of robotic-but-perky hosts but this chick has them all beat. Ever-smiling, throwing out pep talks in her husky voice, and bouncing around like an Energizer Bunny, it's like she had a smile surgically implanted onto her face and had the "perky switch" set to "Extra High".
And what she says to motivate viewers couldn't be odder. "You're burning burning butter! You're burning butter!" Burning butter? When another Amazon reviewer said she couldn't get through the workout because she couldn't keep from laughing, I knew exactly what she was talking about. This is just the goofiest host I've ever seen! I was almost on the floor five minutes into the video-- not from exhaustion but from hysterics. Needless to say, I don't think this was this exercise video's intended effect!
As for the routines themselves, it's a mixed bag. The first 15 minute routine (Easy Walk) is okay, but just a little too boring and repetitive. (It's just marching back and forth, side-stepping, and raising and lowering arms). The 2nd routine (Fat Blasting Interval Walk) is much better, but there's this one move in it--the Power Walk-- that feels off tempo, poorly matched to the music, and therefore hard to follow or "feel". The last routine (Power Walk and Tone) is the best of all three and combines more intense footwork with upper body work using weights. Unfortunately, once you eventually get to it, it's a case of "too little, too late." This one segment may be good, but with so many other flaws in the rest of the video, you may wonder whether purchasing it outright is well worth it.
I personally don't think it is. However, if you insist on checking it out then I suggest that you try (rent) before you buy. Who knows-- you may find the host's quirks oddly charming and one or more of the segments useful enough to use on a consistent basis (especially the Fat Blasting Interval Walk and stretching segment). I unfortunately didn't.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Blast Away the Pounds - Denise Austin
Comment: I really like Denise, I think she is very encouraging and motivating person. As a matter of fact, I have others 3 videos from her. I usually walk outdoors and I bought this video in order to have something to do in rainy days or so. I really love it! This DVD includes 3 complete 1 mile programs: Easy walk, Fat Blasting Interval walk, Power Walk and stretch. I really love the fact you can choose between them. I particularly like the Power Walk with weights. And the stretch is really good. In summary is a wonderful DVD video for all people from beginners to advanced walkers.
Customer Rating:
Summary: so-so
Comment: i bought this dvd because i wanted to add some variety to my walking workout library and because i loved Denise's Yoga Body Burn dvd. this one is okay for beginners and for your low energy days when you just need to get some time in working out. she is way too annoying on this dvd. too chipper for me! the moves are easy to follow and the music is okay. not a bad one for rotation purposes.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Need Upbeat Music
Comment: The video is "okay". I thought it could use some upbeat music. I felt if I had not been moving around with Denise I would have fallen asleep standing up. The music is too relaxed for the workout. Also, I wish the segments ran together but at the same time available to choose whatever mile you want. There is slight pause between miles.
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