I have used this video several times in the past but feel comfortable in reviewing it now since I did it this morning. I will be reviewing this in the good news, bad news format.

Ms. Austins' workout here is a dance-style aerobic workout peppered with muscle-sculpting intervals with an ab section and cooldown. The approximate running time is 50 minutes.

First the bad. The sound on this particular video is very fuzzy and it is difficult to hear the music track. Secondly the leg work and squats, although thorough, will have most seasoned exercisers looking for heavy dumbbells and ankle weights for more effective results. Last but not least, Ms. Austin, as usual, miscues or cues late during some segments

Now the good. Love the music (what I can hear at least) in this video. Sizzler has dance tracks like 'It's Raining Men' and 'Everlasting Love'. Also a very nice surprise is the fact that I always work up a really good sweat with this circuit style session using 5 lb dumbbells for the upper body work, 10 lb dumbbells for the lower. The ab work is actually pretty challenging in this video as well. Ms. Austin uses several sets to work the upper and lower abs, plus the obliques. The cooldown is nice too because you can sort of fantasize about being on whatever spectacular beach they are on.

Overall if you can get this video for a low price, every home exerciser can find something useful in it.

Instructor Comments:
What can I say? You either love her or hate her!!!

Sydney Haughton