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Body Mix Makeover-Denise Austin

My 2010 inaugural workout was Denise Austin's new Body Makeover Mix. Austin is exactly twice my age, still in Barbie doll condition, and has literally hundreds of workout videos to her name. In short, she would seem a solid year opener. First impression: When she finally hangs up her spandex, Denise Austin needs to consider a second career doing voice overs for steamy imported films, and/or paid phone services. Move over Lauren Bacall. What a voice.

Now then, Body Makeover Mix is compiled of three 45-minute workouts: Upper Body, Lower Body, and Abs. This isn't a hard workout, but it's well rounded, and perfect for those just starting, or anyone feeling a bit mellow, and/or lazy. Gory details after the jump, but here's one tip: My favorite Denise Austin exercise are her Renegade Rows. To do a Renegade Row, you assume  your normal soul crushing, plank position, and then lift up one hand at time to the corresponding shoulder, holding onto a weight. Normally these are done with kettlebells, but Denise does them with her itty-bitty three pounders, which is actually quite pleasant. Both she and the Internets promise that Renegade Rows will give you a "rock hard" tummy....

Upper Body:  Austin and her crew only use three pound weights for the entire segment.  Three pounds pec flies don't really cut it. Still, if you subbed in heavier weights, everything could work out fine.

Lower body: Think ballet bar.  Get yourself a kitchen chair and Arabesque your ass off.  I have to say that this was my favorite section for its entertainment value.  As she she babbled on about having a "Dancer's Body" I could not stop thinking of Jim Gaffigan reminiscing about cupcakes. Anyhoo, there are some great butt moves in here, like the attitude and mini extensions.

Abs: This section was the most fun, possibly because of Ausin's unfettered enthusiasm for toning. The first five minutes are standing weight based moves, still only using three pound weights.  The next ten minutes are for the most part a Pilates abs series, scissors, bows, and a few crunches for good measure.  There's even a little superman and cobra at the end so your lower back doesn't feel left out.

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