Denise Austin - 6 Minute Waist Trimmer: Weeks 1-6

Six Minute Waist Trimmer [VHS]

Doing six minutes of abdominal exercises every day is a good idea. But don't worry, Six Minute Waist Trimmer is not a six-minute video. It's three six-minute abdominal workouts, planned to last you six weeks. You're advised to do segment 1 (light intensity, simple exercises) daily for two weeks, then do the same with segment 2 (moderate intensity, with a new set of exercises), then segment 3 (challenging, with more difficult variations). The exercises are effective and varied, and Austin explains and models them well. However, you must realize that you can't spot-reduce the waist--this program needs to be done in conjunction with regular aerobics and dietary changes, as Austin points out. Included with this video is a "Waist Trimmer Belt"--a wide, soft, stretchy waist wrap that reminds you to hold your abs in. The box claims that it "gives additional back support" (but it's too flexible to give more than minimal back support) and "helps eliminate midline water retention." That last claim is rather silly: Yes, if you wrap something tightly around your waist, the water will go elsewhere (like wrapping a tight bandage around your finger--when you first remove it, the formerly bandaged area is narrower for a few minutes), but just for a short time. Forget it--the exercises will do you much more good. --Joan Price

Denise Austin - Six Minute Waist Trimmer Weeks 1-6 [VHS]

Release Date: 2000-08-22, Rating: NR (Not Rated)