![Review Digital Video Distribution / Denise Austin - Hit The Spot - Abs [1995]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/517QWF4S97L._SL160_.jpg)
Release date: 1998-03-30
Run time: 36 min.
Price: £10.99
Review Denise Austin - Hit The Spot - Abs [1995] / Digital Video Distribution:
Release date: 2001-12-24
Run time: 45 min.
RRP: £9.99
Price: £1.58
Review Mind, Body And Spirit - Meditation Tools - Sky / Body and Spirit Collection Mind:After a few moments of watching images of clouds on the screen, punctuated by spiritual quotations about the importance of now, you might wonder if there is something wrong with the video. Ten, 15 minutes into this meditation video, you might very well consider that there has been a mistake and you ought to send it back. after all, who would make a video consisting of nothing other than clouds? But that's exactly what Meditation Tools-Sky is. Though the images are undeniably serene, they would have been better suited to another medium-perhaps wallpaper. The key problem with this format is that it suits neither beginner, nor meditation fans. Beginners hoping for advice on meditation as a way of calming the mind and de-stressing are likely to be bored or frustrated. You might just as well stare out of the window on a sunny day. Or put the TV to better use by watching something educational or entertaining. [+]Those hoping to sharpen their meditation skills and train themselves to sit still without distractions are also likely to be frustrated because watching the screen does not seem to add anything of value to a pursuit which requires concentration and focus. -Lorna V.
Release date: 1996-07-08
Run time: 52 min.
Price: £9.99
Review One On One - Your Personal Fitness Trainer [1992] / Green Umbrella Productions:
Actors & Directors
- Roddy Piper
- Terry 'Hulk' Hogan
Run time: 47 min.
RRP: £7.99
Price: £7.25
Review Fighting Fit With Rowdy Roddy Piper / Telstar Video Entertainment:
![Review Imc Vision / Pilates Gymball Workout [2003]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41816DJFVAL._SL160_.jpg)
Release date: 2003-12-27
Run time: 50 min.
RRP: £12.99
Price: £5.48
Review Pilates Gymball Workout [2003] / Imc Vision:
Release date: 2004-12-27
Run time: 70 min.
RRP: £12.99
Price: £3.72
Review Phat Moves / Firefly Entertainment:
Release date: 2003-05-27
RRP: £12.29
Price: £21.29
Review Beth Shaw's Yogafit / Beth Shaw:
Run time: 40 min.
Price: £9.99
Review Fit 4 Kids / Green Umbrella Productions:
Release date: 1999-02-22
Run time: 52 min.
Price: £10.99
Review The Bootcamp Workout / Ilc Prime:
![Review Vision Video Ltd. / Patsy Palmer - The Urban Workout [2001]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/419CQW12N7L._SL160_.jpg)
Release date: 2001-12-24
Run time: 60 min.
RRP: £12.99
Price: £1.63
Review Patsy Palmer - The Urban Workout [2001] / Vision Video Ltd.:Ex-Eastenders star Patsy Palmer introduces her Urban Workout as a programme aimed at women who have recently had a baby. It's for "shaking your thing and losing pounds in your own home". But once the shots of Patsy and baby are out of the way so is the post-pregnancy angle. Patsy and trainer Lynsey Higgs look like two girls from a band having a laugh rehearsing their dance moves. Urban and fun it is-for about 10 minutes. When the celebrity is a better teacher than the so-called expert, you really wonder who dreams up these concepts. With Patsy Palmer as executive producer, there're no prizes for guessing. Too many moves, too much talking, too much pointless fancy editing and too many repetitions of the catch phrase "grease lightning". Fast forward to see if it gets better, and you'll think you've pressed rewind by mistake. By the time it gets to body conditioning you're likely to have lost interest. [+]As for the final warm-down session with Patsy and Lynsey on mats surrounded by a tea lights, it's a nice image, but like the rest of this, it's pointless. And at less than 50 minutes for the entire programme, including Patsy's intro, this isn't even terribly good value. -Lorna V.
![Review Body Story / Body Story III - Under Pressure And Shut Down [1998]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/5121E5CJ1DL._SL160_.jpg)
Release date: 1999-05-03
Run time: 51 min.
RRP: £9.99
Price: £9.99
Review Body Story III - Under Pressure And Shut Down [1998] / Body Story:
Release date: 2001-12-24
Run time: 72 min.
RRP: £12.99
Price: £0.99
Review Yogalates / Momentum Pictures:Australian Louise Solomon has combined the ancient system of yoga with the modern system Pilates, resulting in her own Yogalates. Her intention is to unite yoga's breathing, its internal workout, and its benefits for stress and anxiety together with the Pilates focus on strengthening deeper muscles. But her promise that this can help you lose weight in 28 days cheapens her premise. The implication that neither system is adequate is also misleading. Nevertheless Yogalates will appeal to older, professional women looking for a toning regime. Solomon is not at ease as a presenter: as a teacher her style features constant talking and instruction, which is good if you want your mind occupied, but stressful if you want to clear your mind and relax. Her strengths lie in encouraging knowledge of the body, notably the spine and the natural curves. Those familiar with yoga will gain most from this, otherwise following it can be confusing. The other key problem is that many of the stretches involve a particular resistance band. You can try and make do with a pair of lycra leggings, but eventually you'll give up. [+]This looks deceptively easy-it's not. If you can stick it through, the chances are you will tone up in 28 days. But don't expect it to be fun. -Lorna V.
Release date: 2004-01-26
Run time: 71 min.
RRP: £12.99
Price: £12.99
Review The Body Training Collection - Daily Exercise Routine / Oracle Home Entertainment Limited:
![Review Digital Video Distribution / Denise Austin - Hit The Spot - Fat Burning Blast [1996]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51PZ1454WTL._SL160_.jpg)
Release date: 1998-02-23
Run time: 50 min.
Price: £10.99
Review Denise Austin - Hit The Spot - Fat Burning Blast [1996] / Digital Video Distribution:
![Review Palm Pictures / New York City Ballet Workout 2 [2003]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41W13W1Y1JL._SL160_.jpg)
Release date: 2003-06-02
Run time: 125 min.
RRP: £12.99
Price: £12.99
Review New York City Ballet Workout 2 [2003] / Palm Pictures:New York City Ballet 2, like its bestselling predecessor, is still designed to sculpt and tone your body; but this second edition has also learned the lessons of the original routine, which was difficult to use for those without formal ballet training. This second workout attempts to be accessible to all, providing a glossary explaining ballet terminology and introducing such steps as Plies and Tendus. Be warned though, this will still take practise if you are new to ballet. The routine itself is also less demanding than the first, but includes one of the best abs workouts to be found on an exercise programme. While the steps do not offer a cardio workout, they are enjoyable once mastered and will make you feel more graceful. Combining ballet and yoga is all the rage at gyms, so a good tip is to tie this in with your favourite yoga programme for that ideal posture and definition. All in all this is a great improvement on the first edition and certainly more enjoyable than watching a Big Brother celebrity's dance routine. On the DVD: New York City Ballet 2 offers pristine images and a 5. 1 Dolby sound. This works wonderfully on the choice of classical and contemporary tracks. [+]There is also the option to develop your own routine, which is useful if you are never sure how much time you have spare to exercise. The DVD also offers a movement combination which slowly takes you through the steps to learn a dance sequence. -Nikki Disney.
Run time: 52 min.
RRP: £10.99
Price: £10.00
Review Mind Your Back / Abbey Home Media:
![Review Green Umbrella Productions / Look Good, Feel Great With Derrick 'Mr Motivator' Evans [1995]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71YS48AH4WL._SL160_.gif)
Release date: 1998-12-28
Run time: 50 min.
Price: £8.99
Review Look Good, Feel Great With Derrick 'Mr Motivator' Evans [1995] / Green Umbrella Productions:
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Denise Austin - Hit The Spot - Abs [1995], Mind, Body And Spirit - Meditation Tools - Sky, One On One - Your Personal Fitness Trainer [1992], Fighting Fit With Rowdy Roddy Piper, Pilates Gymball Workout [2003], Phat Moves, Beth Shaw's Yogafit, Fit 4 Kids, The Bootcamp Workout, Patsy Palmer - The Urban Workout [2001], Body Story III - Under Pressure And Shut Down [1998], Yogalates, The Body Training Collection - Daily Exercise Routine, Denise Austin - Hit The Spot - Fat Burning Blast [1996], New York City Ballet Workout 2 [2003], Mind Your Back, Look Good, Feel Great With Derrick 'Mr Motivator' Evans [1995] |
