Denise Austin - Xtralite:Beginner's Aerobics [VHS]
Exercisers in search of a basic introduction to cardiovascular fitness  will find a straightforward, honest-to-goodness beginner's layout inDenise  Austin: Xtralite, Beginner's Aerobics. Austin's simple choreography and  enthusiasm create an encouraging and approachable workout that can have real  results if done frequently (at least three times a week). This half-hour session  includes five minutes of warm-up, 20 minutes of aerobic exercise, and a five- minute cool down. In addition to being an incredibly time-savvy program, this  workout illustrates a perfect example of gradually increasing intensity that  will aid participants in reaching target heart rate range (not to mention  staving off injuries). Safety is central throughout this session as lower back  isolations and stretching play a key role in all phases of this workout. The  movements within the aerobic portion are easy to follow and incorporate both the  upper and lower body through choreography that lengthens and extends the torso  and legs. Familiar steps like the grapevine, box step, and mambo are presented  as singular moves without combining them or creating routines. This proves to be  an accessible and simple approach to learning the basic format for any aerobic  class. The music is not very motivational here, but Austin captures the true  essence of a beginner's format both effectively and enthusiastically. This is a  great place to begin any fitness regimen.--Olivia Voigts