I got all 3 and have only cracked open the Fat Burning Cardio. I did the warmup and the 2nd workout, Accelerate Weight Loss.
I have other Denise workouts so I thought I knew what to expect. Ummm...Not so much. I almost Joni-O'd it. The cuing is nonexistent to all over the place and the backgrounders look utterly confused at multiple points throughout the workout. Denise just seems extra OTT and even though it is low impact and geared towards beginners (I'm a solid intermediate), it felt so disjointed that I don't think I could feel right about recommending this to someone looking to getting in to working out.
Oh, there is also some TIFTTing. Not a ridiculous amount, but it is there.
There is a modifier but, as I mentioned above, she looks so lost and confused at multiple points throughout the workout that I wanted to give her a hug and pat her on her head and whisper "we've all been there with Denise".
Not sure if I'm going to keep this one and I don't know if I'm even going to attempt the other workout on the DVD. I had hoped I could use it for lighter days or days when I'm short on time. I think I may need to stay away from the toning DVD. I have a wonky shoulder and weights aggravate it. I have a legitimate concern about the toning DVD being as all over the place and lacking in the cuing and form department as the cardio one is. For me, that just screams potentials for injuries.
I am, however, curious about the yoga DVD. I've found that I click better with Denise when she's doing yoga. I think that's her sweet spot. Obviously, she's no Travis or Vytas or Zyrka Landwijt (my newest favorite yoga instructor) but I think her yoga DVDs are great intros to yoga as a whole.
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