Hit the Spot - Pilates

Actor: Denise Austin
Studio: Lions Gate
Category: DVD

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 105 reviews
Sales Rank: 639

Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 81 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.4 x 0.6

MPN: 18142
UPC: 012236181422
EAN: 0012236181422
ASIN: B000A6T1LS

Theatrical Release Date: 2005
Release Date: September 6, 2005
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5 out of 5 stars Great to have    January 7, 2009
Nataliya Piaseczny (MI)
After constantly borrowing this DVD from the local library, I finally found it at the low price at TvBoxset, and bought it right away. Great to have this one in my collection of exercise DVDs for its diversity and anti-tedium.


5 out of 5 stars Get to the core    September 5, 2008
kstars (Los Angeles County, CA. USA)
This is one of Denise's great DVD's. I have done other Pilates DVD's of hers, and this one is right up there. It is a bit advanced for me, which is great. I want to challenge my core. This is broken up into a few short workouts, and a bonus challenge; it can always be done in it's entirety. I have days when I want to use the whole DVD for my day's workout; there are days, however, when I want to use one segment for part of my day's workout.

Denise's cues are as always great. However, she, her voice rather, can grate on one's nerves. I like Denise, though, because she emphasizes certain important factors in her workouts.

The setting is beautiful, and as always, Denise looks great, (and asks for a smile:-). The music is nice.

Part of the time, she is cuing another partner on the set, and other times she is by herself. I found this a bit quirky. Her outfits are so cute, and she has a different one for each segment.

The segments progressively get more difficult, so one can adjust. I can't do the "teaser?" ("V" position) very well. However, she makes it easier by having you get you to recline first and ease into it. This is a very important Pilates move. Very deep into core muscles.

I feel as though I picked the right Pilates DVD.






5 out of 5 stars Great Pilates DVD    July 31, 2008
Bianca Zahrai (Berkeley, CA United States)
This is the first time I tried Pilates. I wanted a routine that would be challenging enough to render results, yet easy enough to keep me motivated. What's great about this Denise Austin's "Hit The Spot Pilates" is that you can customize your workout program in the comfort of your home and you don't need any extra equipment. Whether you are just getting started with Pilates or consider yourself an expert, Denise Austin's "Hit The Spot Pilates" is a very effective home Pilates exercise routine. The DVD is divided into two segments: 1) The Abs and Waist Line, which consists of three 10 minute work out routines. These techniques will help you define your abs, trim your waist and improve your posture. 2)The Lower Body: Hips, Thighs and Buttocks, which includes three 10 minute workouts, each zeroing in on each body section.

Denise is a very articulate and vivacious; her bubbly personality and enthusiasm keeps you motivated. I've gotten great results in a very short time and I highly recommend this DVD.




5 out of 5 stars Beginner    June 27, 2008
Ashley B (Mount Vernon, New York)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I recently bought this DVD to get rid of the baby fat from the birth of my son and after the first workout I started to feel the burn. It is great. I have two other Pilates DVDs and I use this one the most. I just wish she would explain the breathing a little more but overall great DVD.


5 out of 5 stars Great toning dvd!    June 13, 2008
T. Sullivan (houston, tx usa)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

i've always been a hard-core fitness person (cycling, sports and the like), and this was one of my first workout videos to purchase. at first i thought it was cheesy. however, i found that denise makes me laugh and the workout is awesome. i always do 3 workouts back to back and i am sweating by the end. definitely recommend it.