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This is probably a great video for a yoga beginner. I was a bit disappointed in the DVD for a few reasons. I do love Denise and will continue using her, but this DVD will be used for days when I just need a little stretch.
The first 30 mins is mostly stretches. She does offer different levels of progression but they are basic poses. The poses arn't held for very long. I didn't get much out of the lunge series. Overall, a great stretch.
The second 30 mins is taking traditional yoga poses and adding weights. A bit more challenging, but not difficult if you practice yoga.
Overall, a good basic yoga practice but not as challenging as I thought. Her Yoga Body Burn is more difficult due to the vinyasas and her Fat Burning Yoga is also more difficult due to the continuous movement in the first 30 mins. This one compares with the yoga section in her Power Yoga DVD. Simple, basic flowing movements with brief holds. This video is NOT for "feeling the...
Brilliant Pairing of Weight Training with Yoga
Denise Austin's Yoga Body Burn is a tough act to follow. I have relied on that program to keep me in shape for the past few years. I was pleased to find that Hot Body Yoga is a completely different type of workout than Yoga Body Burn, but no less fun and challenging.
The first 30-minute section of the dvd uses no weights but instead offers interesting new variations of traditional yoga moves at an engaging pace. This is perfect for light days when you want to do yoga but don't want anything that's strenuous on your joints, and yet you also don't want something so easy that it will make you sleepy.
The second 30-min. section is more challenging. I use 3-lbs. hand weights but stronger users may certainly use 5 lbs. The moves throughout this segment challenge your entire body simultaneously: your upper body is maneuvering the weights, your lower body is holding and repeating yoga poses, while the core is stabilizing the entire action. As usual Denise gives you the...
Two Good Yoga Routines
I agree that this is a good intermediate workout. In the first 30 min you'll do each pose twice. The second time you do the pose Denise makes it more challenging by having you stretch further. You can take it to the next level or stay with the beginner pose. I like that Denise gives you the option and has an exerciser showing modifications. The second 30 min workout with light weights is a great way to strengthen and stretch at the same time. It's mostly standing basic poses (warrior, triangle, crescent pose) while you do bicep curls and tricep extensions for the upper body. At the end you'll hit the floor for bridge work, cobra and boat pose again holding weights to enhance the work. I like how the workout ended with some leg, hip and neck stretches. I also have Yoga Body Burn and although this isn't as difficult, it's still a great combination of effective yoga poses.
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