Re: Austin Power Zone Mind, Body, Soul

[Guest guest]

Overall, I really liked this workout and did not expect to at all. I don't expect to like most of the time and she continually surprises me. The set was really neat to look at (it looks like it is done at night in what I picture as an African village, though I honestly know nothing of what an African village really looks like. The music seemd to fit it all really well too. This is great for a light day, especially when I don't feel like doing light cardio, plus I just felt really good when I finished it. Definitely a keeper.

I haven't done a Austin workout in many years. Glad you enjoyed this one.

~

[Guest guest]

I have this one on VHS, too!! I do like it. I actually like a lot of 's workouts - but sometimes I'm not in the mood for her! I did end up liking a lot of her PIlates/Yoga/Fusion workouts.Donna

Subject: Austin Power Zone Mind, Body, SoulTo: exercisevideos Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2011, 9:53 PM

I had pilates or yoga down to do today and actually intended to do a different but this one was on the shelf near the one I'd planned and when I saw it was pilates AND yoga and 5 minutes shorter (I was time crunched today), I figured I'd give it a try. I have it on VHS and it was a virgin for me. I found this review on amazon (and then saw it also on VF) and it described the workout so perfectly and reflected my own thoughts extremely well too, I thought I'd just copy & paste it (with recognition given to the author, of course).

4.0 out of 5 stars A nice fusion workout blending yoga, Pilates, & dance moves, October 4, 2004

By

Beth Cholette "doctor_beth" (Upstate NY USA) - See all my reviews(TOP 50 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Austin - Power Zone - Mind, Body, Soul [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Austin's Mind Body Soul is a 40-minute workout which nicely blends different exercise styles. It is filmed on an outdoors-y looking set, and works out with two background exercisers. The first section, Mind, begins with a 5-minute warm-up which concentrates on breathing and spine stretches and then moves into an additional 5-minutes of standing yoga postures. The poses (warrior II, side angle, triangle) flow nicely and include some more challenging balances such as warrior III and dancer. gives good reminders to focus on your breathing, although she overuses trite phrases such as "your spine is your life line." The middle segment, Body, consists of Pilates movements performed mostly in a standing position. In the first 10 minutes, you will replicate Pilates matwork moves such as single leg stretch, criss-cross, double leg stretch, spine stretch, and saw, all while standing erect. However, you will also

perform some challenging plank work from a push-up position on the floor. The following 10 minutes require the assistance of a wall. Initially, the wall is used for support during 1-legged moves such as leg kicks, leg circles, rear kicks, and heel beats. Next, the wall is used for some strength moves, including a wall squat, a triceps isometric exercise, and wall push-ups. Throughout this section, repeatedly reminds you to "zip up" your abdominal area so that you really feel the work in your midsection. The final section of this video, Soul, was a 10-minute dance-type stretch. The exercises performed included mambos, lunges, and additional warrior poses, but the moves seemed to serve as more of a cool-down function rather than cardio or toning. This was my least favorite section of the video; it may have worked better if the Mind and Soul segments had been reversed. Overall, however, I found this to be an enjoyable workout for light

toning and general stretching. 's personality is a bit more subdued than usual here, and because the workout moves slowly, I found her much easier to follow than in her aerobic workouts.

I especially enjoyed the middle segment. I don't think I've ever done a standing pilates workout before. I don't think it worked me as well as mat work does but it was very interesting and enjoyable. The work done against the wall seemed creative and pretty effective too. The pilates work also uses a chair for some exercises, though she has a short wall on the video. It reminded me of the very little I know of barre work and she does refer to it as being like dance work. Overall, I really liked this workout and did not expect to at all. I don't expect to like most of the time and she continually surprises me. The set was really neat to look at (it looks like it is done at night in what I picture as an African village, though I honestly know nothing of what an African village really looks like. The music seemd to fit it all really well too. This is great for a light day, especially when I don't feel like

doing light cardio, plus I just felt really good when I finished it. Definitely a keeper.

[Guest guest]

I have this one on VHS, too!! I do like it. I actually like a lot of 's workouts - but sometimes I'm not in the mood for her! I did end up liking a lot of her PIlates/Yoga/Fusion workouts.Donna

Subject: Austin Power Zone Mind, Body, SoulTo: exercisevideos Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2011, 9:53 PM

I had pilates or yoga down to do today and actually intended to do a different but this one was on the shelf near the one I'd planned and when I saw it was pilates AND yoga and 5 minutes shorter (I was time crunched today), I figured I'd give it a try. I have it on VHS and it was a virgin for me. I found this review on amazon (and then saw it also on VF) and it described the workout so perfectly and reflected my own thoughts extremely well too, I thought I'd just copy & paste it (with recognition given to the author, of course).

4.0 out of 5 stars A nice fusion workout blending yoga, Pilates, & dance moves, October 4, 2004

By

Beth Cholette "doctor_beth" (Upstate NY USA) - See all my reviews(TOP 50 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Austin - Power Zone - Mind, Body, Soul [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Austin's Mind Body Soul is a 40-minute workout which nicely blends different exercise styles. It is filmed on an outdoors-y looking set, and works out with two background exercisers. The first section, Mind, begins with a 5-minute warm-up which concentrates on breathing and spine stretches and then moves into an additional 5-minutes of standing yoga postures. The poses (warrior II, side angle, triangle) flow nicely and include some more challenging balances such as warrior III and dancer. gives good reminders to focus on your breathing, although she overuses trite phrases such as "your spine is your life line." The middle segment, Body, consists of Pilates movements performed mostly in a standing position. In the first 10 minutes, you will replicate Pilates matwork moves such as single leg stretch, criss-cross, double leg stretch, spine stretch, and saw, all while standing erect. However, you will also

perform some challenging plank work from a push-up position on the floor. The following 10 minutes require the assistance of a wall. Initially, the wall is used for support during 1-legged moves such as leg kicks, leg circles, rear kicks, and heel beats. Next, the wall is used for some strength moves, including a wall squat, a triceps isometric exercise, and wall push-ups. Throughout this section, repeatedly reminds you to "zip up" your abdominal area so that you really feel the work in your midsection. The final section of this video, Soul, was a 10-minute dance-type stretch. The exercises performed included mambos, lunges, and additional warrior poses, but the moves seemed to serve as more of a cool-down function rather than cardio or toning. This was my least favorite section of the video; it may have worked better if the Mind and Soul segments had been reversed. Overall, however, I found this to be an enjoyable workout for light

toning and general stretching. 's personality is a bit more subdued than usual here, and because the workout moves slowly, I found her much easier to follow than in her aerobic workouts.

I especially enjoyed the middle segment. I don't think I've ever done a standing pilates workout before. I don't think it worked me as well as mat work does but it was very interesting and enjoyable. The work done against the wall seemed creative and pretty effective too. The pilates work also uses a chair for some exercises, though she has a short wall on the video. It reminded me of the very little I know of barre work and she does refer to it as being like dance work. Overall, I really liked this workout and did not expect to at all. I don't expect to like most of the time and she continually surprises me. The set was really neat to look at (it looks like it is done at night in what I picture as an African village, though I honestly know nothing of what an African village really looks like. The music seemd to fit it all really well too. This is great for a light day, especially when I don't feel like

doing light cardio, plus I just felt really good when I finished it. Definitely a keeper.

[Guest guest]

I have this one on VHS, too!! I do like it. I actually like a lot of 's workouts - but sometimes I'm not in the mood for her! I did end up liking a lot of her PIlates/Yoga/Fusion workouts.Donna

Subject: Austin Power Zone Mind, Body, SoulTo: exercisevideos Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2011, 9:53 PM

I had pilates or yoga down to do today and actually intended to do a different but this one was on the shelf near the one I'd planned and when I saw it was pilates AND yoga and 5 minutes shorter (I was time crunched today), I figured I'd give it a try. I have it on VHS and it was a virgin for me. I found this review on amazon (and then saw it also on VF) and it described the workout so perfectly and reflected my own thoughts extremely well too, I thought I'd just copy & paste it (with recognition given to the author, of course).

4.0 out of 5 stars A nice fusion workout blending yoga, Pilates, & dance moves, October 4, 2004

By

Beth Cholette "doctor_beth" (Upstate NY USA) - See all my reviews(TOP 50 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Austin - Power Zone - Mind, Body, Soul [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Austin's Mind Body Soul is a 40-minute workout which nicely blends different exercise styles. It is filmed on an outdoors-y looking set, and works out with two background exercisers. The first section, Mind, begins with a 5-minute warm-up which concentrates on breathing and spine stretches and then moves into an additional 5-minutes of standing yoga postures. The poses (warrior II, side angle, triangle) flow nicely and include some more challenging balances such as warrior III and dancer. gives good reminders to focus on your breathing, although she overuses trite phrases such as "your spine is your life line." The middle segment, Body, consists of Pilates movements performed mostly in a standing position. In the first 10 minutes, you will replicate Pilates matwork moves such as single leg stretch, criss-cross, double leg stretch, spine stretch, and saw, all while standing erect. However, you will also

perform some challenging plank work from a push-up position on the floor. The following 10 minutes require the assistance of a wall. Initially, the wall is used for support during 1-legged moves such as leg kicks, leg circles, rear kicks, and heel beats. Next, the wall is used for some strength moves, including a wall squat, a triceps isometric exercise, and wall push-ups. Throughout this section, repeatedly reminds you to "zip up" your abdominal area so that you really feel the work in your midsection. The final section of this video, Soul, was a 10-minute dance-type stretch. The exercises performed included mambos, lunges, and additional warrior poses, but the moves seemed to serve as more of a cool-down function rather than cardio or toning. This was my least favorite section of the video; it may have worked better if the Mind and Soul segments had been reversed. Overall, however, I found this to be an enjoyable workout for light

toning and general stretching. 's personality is a bit more subdued than usual here, and because the workout moves slowly, I found her much easier to follow than in her aerobic workouts.

I especially enjoyed the middle segment. I don't think I've ever done a standing pilates workout before. I don't think it worked me as well as mat work does but it was very interesting and enjoyable. The work done against the wall seemed creative and pretty effective too. The pilates work also uses a chair for some exercises, though she has a short wall on the video. It reminded me of the very little I know of barre work and she does refer to it as being like dance work. Overall, I really liked this workout and did not expect to at all. I don't expect to like most of the time and she continually surprises me. The set was really neat to look at (it looks like it is done at night in what I picture as an African village, though I honestly know nothing of what an African village really looks like. The music seemd to fit it all really well too. This is great for a light day, especially when I don't feel like

doing light cardio, plus I just felt really good when I finished it. Definitely a keeper.

[Guest guest]



I think that's what I'm discovering. I used to not be able to stand her. Now I actually like a lot of her workouts, I've only encountered one I could not keep (a kickboxing one I think it was) but I do have to be in a mood that can handle her. I have to be in a similar mood for too I've noticed but I also have a higher tolerance for . The one I was going to do yesterday was 's "Pilates for Every Body." I haven't done that one yet but feel more encouraged to try it because I enjoyed this one. We'll see.

Austin Power Zone Mind, Body, SoulTo: exercisevideos Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2011, 9:53 PM

I had pilates or yoga down to do today and actually intended to do a different but this one was on the shelf near the one I'd planned and when I saw it was pilates AND yoga and 5 minutes shorter (I was time crunched today), I figured I'd give it a try. I have it on VHS and it was a virgin for me. I found this review on amazon (and then saw it also on VF) and it described the workout so perfectly and reflected my own thoughts extremely well too, I thought I'd just copy & paste it (with recognition given to the author, of course).

4.0 out of 5 stars A nice fusion workout blending yoga, Pilates, & dance moves, October 4, 2004

By

Beth Cholette "doctor_beth" (Upstate NY USA) - See all my reviews(TOP 50 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Austin - Power Zone - Mind, Body, Soul [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Austin's Mind Body Soul is a 40-minute workout which nicely blends different exercise styles. It is filmed on an outdoors-y looking set, and works out with two background exercisers. The first section, Mind, begins with a 5-minute warm-up which concentrates on breathing and spine stretches and then moves into an additional 5-minutes of standing yoga postures. The poses (warrior II, side angle, triangle) flow nicely and include some more challenging balances such as warrior III and dancer. gives good reminders to focus on your breathing, although she overuses trite phrases such as "your spine is your life line." The middle segment, Body, consists of Pilates movements performed mostly in a standing position. In the first 10 minutes, you will replicate Pilates matwork moves such as single leg stretch, criss-cross, double leg stretch, spine stretch, and saw, all while standing erect. However, you will also perform some challenging plank work from a push-up position on the floor. The following 10 minutes require the assistance of a wall. Initially, the wall is used for support during 1-legged moves such as leg kicks, leg circles, rear kicks, and heel beats. Next, the wall is used for some strength moves, including a wall squat, a triceps isometric exercise, and wall push-ups. Throughout this section, repeatedly reminds you to "zip up" your abdominal area so that you really feel the work in your midsection. The final section of this video, Soul, was a 10-minute dance-type stretch. The exercises performed included mambos, lunges, and additional warrior poses, but the moves seemed to serve as more of a cool-down function rather than cardio or toning. This was my least favorite section of the video; it may have worked better if the Mind and Soul segments had been reversed. Overall, however, I found this to be an enjoyable workout for light toning and general stretching. 's personality is a bit more subdued than usual here, and because the workout moves slowly, I found her much easier to follow than in her aerobic workouts.

I especially enjoyed the middle segment. I don't think I've ever done a standing pilates workout before. I don't think it worked me as well as mat work does but it was very interesting and enjoyable. The work done against the wall seemed creative and pretty effective too. The pilates work also uses a chair for some exercises, though she has a short wall on the video. It reminded me of the very little I know of barre work and she does refer to it as being like dance work. Overall, I really liked this workout and did not expect to at all. I don't expect to like most of the time and she continually surprises me. The set was really neat to look at (it looks like it is done at night in what I picture as an African village, though I honestly know nothing of what an African village really looks like. The music seemd to fit it all really well too. This is great for a light day, especially when I don't feel like doing light cardio, plus I just felt really good when I finished it. Definitely a keeper.

[Guest guest]



I think that's what I'm discovering. I used to not be able to stand her. Now I actually like a lot of her workouts, I've only encountered one I could not keep (a kickboxing one I think it was) but I do have to be in a mood that can handle her. I have to be in a similar mood for too I've noticed but I also have a higher tolerance for . The one I was going to do yesterday was 's "Pilates for Every Body." I haven't done that one yet but feel more encouraged to try it because I enjoyed this one. We'll see.

Austin Power Zone Mind, Body, SoulTo: exercisevideos Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2011, 9:53 PM

I had pilates or yoga down to do today and actually intended to do a different but this one was on the shelf near the one I'd planned and when I saw it was pilates AND yoga and 5 minutes shorter (I was time crunched today), I figured I'd give it a try. I have it on VHS and it was a virgin for me. I found this review on amazon (and then saw it also on VF) and it described the workout so perfectly and reflected my own thoughts extremely well too, I thought I'd just copy & paste it (with recognition given to the author, of course).

4.0 out of 5 stars A nice fusion workout blending yoga, Pilates, & dance moves, October 4, 2004

By

Beth Cholette "doctor_beth" (Upstate NY USA) - See all my reviews(TOP 50 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Austin - Power Zone - Mind, Body, Soul [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Austin's Mind Body Soul is a 40-minute workout which nicely blends different exercise styles. It is filmed on an outdoors-y looking set, and works out with two background exercisers. The first section, Mind, begins with a 5-minute warm-up which concentrates on breathing and spine stretches and then moves into an additional 5-minutes of standing yoga postures. The poses (warrior II, side angle, triangle) flow nicely and include some more challenging balances such as warrior III and dancer. gives good reminders to focus on your breathing, although she overuses trite phrases such as "your spine is your life line." The middle segment, Body, consists of Pilates movements performed mostly in a standing position. In the first 10 minutes, you will replicate Pilates matwork moves such as single leg stretch, criss-cross, double leg stretch, spine stretch, and saw, all while standing erect. However, you will also perform some challenging plank work from a push-up position on the floor. The following 10 minutes require the assistance of a wall. Initially, the wall is used for support during 1-legged moves such as leg kicks, leg circles, rear kicks, and heel beats. Next, the wall is used for some strength moves, including a wall squat, a triceps isometric exercise, and wall push-ups. Throughout this section, repeatedly reminds you to "zip up" your abdominal area so that you really feel the work in your midsection. The final section of this video, Soul, was a 10-minute dance-type stretch. The exercises performed included mambos, lunges, and additional warrior poses, but the moves seemed to serve as more of a cool-down function rather than cardio or toning. This was my least favorite section of the video; it may have worked better if the Mind and Soul segments had been reversed. Overall, however, I found this to be an enjoyable workout for light toning and general stretching. 's personality is a bit more subdued than usual here, and because the workout moves slowly, I found her much easier to follow than in her aerobic workouts.

I especially enjoyed the middle segment. I don't think I've ever done a standing pilates workout before. I don't think it worked me as well as mat work does but it was very interesting and enjoyable. The work done against the wall seemed creative and pretty effective too. The pilates work also uses a chair for some exercises, though she has a short wall on the video. It reminded me of the very little I know of barre work and she does refer to it as being like dance work. Overall, I really liked this workout and did not expect to at all. I don't expect to like most of the time and she continually surprises me. The set was really neat to look at (it looks like it is done at night in what I picture as an African village, though I honestly know nothing of what an African village really looks like. The music seemd to fit it all really well too. This is great for a light day, especially when I don't feel like doing light cardio, plus I just felt really good when I finished it. Definitely a keeper.

[Guest guest]

Same here!  She used to really bug me but now I just make fun of her and laugh at her.  The workouts themselves ARE good, and she's a good instructor!

 



I think that's what I'm discovering. I used to not be able to stand her. Now I actually like a lot of her workouts, I've only encountered one I could not keep (a kickboxing one I think it was) but I do have to be in a mood that can handle her. I have to be in a similar mood for too I've noticed but I also have a higher tolerance for . The one I was going to do yesterday was 's  " Pilates for Every Body. " I haven't done that one yet but feel more encouraged to try it because I enjoyed this one. We'll see.

 

 

Austin Power Zone Mind, Body, SoulTo: exercisevideos Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2011, 9:53 PM

 

I had pilates or yoga down to do today and actually intended to do a different but this one was on the shelf near the one I'd planned and when I saw it was pilates AND yoga and 5 minutes shorter (I was time crunched today), I figured I'd give it a try. I have it on VHS and it was a virgin for me. I found this review on amazon (and then saw it also on VF) and it described the workout so perfectly and reflected my own thoughts extremely well too, I thought I'd just copy & paste it (with recognition given to the author, of course).

4.0 out of 5 stars A nice fusion workout blending yoga, Pilates, & dance moves, October 4, 2004

By 

Beth Cholette " doctor_beth " (Upstate NY USA) - See all my reviews

(TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Austin - Power Zone - Mind, Body, Soul [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Austin's Mind Body Soul is a 40-minute workout which nicely blends different exercise styles. It is filmed on an outdoors-y looking set, and works out with two background exercisers. The first section, Mind, begins with a 5-minute warm-up which concentrates on breathing and spine stretches and then moves into an additional 5-minutes of standing yoga postures. The poses (warrior II, side angle, triangle) flow nicely and include some more challenging balances such as warrior III and dancer. gives good reminders to focus on your breathing, although she overuses trite phrases such as " your spine is your life line. " The middle segment, Body, consists of Pilates movements performed mostly in a standing position. In the first 10 minutes, you will replicate Pilates matwork moves such as single leg stretch, criss-cross, double leg stretch, spine stretch, and saw, all while standing erect. However, you will also perform some challenging plank work from a push-up position on the floor. The following 10 minutes require the assistance of a wall. Initially, the wall is used for support during 1-legged moves such as leg kicks, leg circles, rear kicks, and heel beats. Next, the wall is used for some strength moves, including a wall squat, a triceps isometric exercise, and wall push-ups. Throughout this section, repeatedly reminds you to " zip up " your abdominal area so that you really feel the work in your midsection. The final section of this video, Soul, was a 10-minute dance-type stretch. The exercises performed included mambos, lunges, and additional warrior poses, but the moves seemed to serve as more of a cool-down function rather than cardio or toning. This was my least favorite section of the video; it may have worked better if the Mind and Soul segments had been reversed. Overall, however, I found this to be an enjoyable workout for light toning and general stretching. 's personality is a bit more subdued than usual here, and because the workout moves slowly, I found her much easier to follow than in her aerobic workouts.

I especially enjoyed the middle segment. I don't think I've ever done a standing pilates workout before. I don't think it worked me as well as mat work does but it was very interesting and enjoyable. The work done against the wall seemed creative and pretty effective too. The pilates work also uses a chair for some exercises, though she has a short wall on the video. It reminded me of the very little I know of barre work and she does refer to it as being like dance work. Overall, I really liked this workout and did not expect to at all. I don't expect to like most of the time and she continually surprises me. The set was really neat to look at (it looks like it is done at night in what I picture as an African village, though I honestly know nothing of what an African village really looks like. The music seemd to fit it all really well too. This is great for a light day, especially when I don't feel like doing light cardio, plus I just felt really good when I finished it. Definitely a keeper.

[Guest guest]

Same here!  She used to really bug me but now I just make fun of her and laugh at her.  The workouts themselves ARE good, and she's a good instructor!

 



I think that's what I'm discovering. I used to not be able to stand her. Now I actually like a lot of her workouts, I've only encountered one I could not keep (a kickboxing one I think it was) but I do have to be in a mood that can handle her. I have to be in a similar mood for too I've noticed but I also have a higher tolerance for . The one I was going to do yesterday was 's  " Pilates for Every Body. " I haven't done that one yet but feel more encouraged to try it because I enjoyed this one. We'll see.

 

 

Austin Power Zone Mind, Body, SoulTo: exercisevideos Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2011, 9:53 PM

 

I had pilates or yoga down to do today and actually intended to do a different but this one was on the shelf near the one I'd planned and when I saw it was pilates AND yoga and 5 minutes shorter (I was time crunched today), I figured I'd give it a try. I have it on VHS and it was a virgin for me. I found this review on amazon (and then saw it also on VF) and it described the workout so perfectly and reflected my own thoughts extremely well too, I thought I'd just copy & paste it (with recognition given to the author, of course).

4.0 out of 5 stars A nice fusion workout blending yoga, Pilates, & dance moves, October 4, 2004

By 

Beth Cholette " doctor_beth " (Upstate NY USA) - See all my reviews

(TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Austin - Power Zone - Mind, Body, Soul [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Austin's Mind Body Soul is a 40-minute workout which nicely blends different exercise styles. It is filmed on an outdoors-y looking set, and works out with two background exercisers. The first section, Mind, begins with a 5-minute warm-up which concentrates on breathing and spine stretches and then moves into an additional 5-minutes of standing yoga postures. The poses (warrior II, side angle, triangle) flow nicely and include some more challenging balances such as warrior III and dancer. gives good reminders to focus on your breathing, although she overuses trite phrases such as " your spine is your life line. " The middle segment, Body, consists of Pilates movements performed mostly in a standing position. In the first 10 minutes, you will replicate Pilates matwork moves such as single leg stretch, criss-cross, double leg stretch, spine stretch, and saw, all while standing erect. However, you will also perform some challenging plank work from a push-up position on the floor. The following 10 minutes require the assistance of a wall. Initially, the wall is used for support during 1-legged moves such as leg kicks, leg circles, rear kicks, and heel beats. Next, the wall is used for some strength moves, including a wall squat, a triceps isometric exercise, and wall push-ups. Throughout this section, repeatedly reminds you to " zip up " your abdominal area so that you really feel the work in your midsection. The final section of this video, Soul, was a 10-minute dance-type stretch. The exercises performed included mambos, lunges, and additional warrior poses, but the moves seemed to serve as more of a cool-down function rather than cardio or toning. This was my least favorite section of the video; it may have worked better if the Mind and Soul segments had been reversed. Overall, however, I found this to be an enjoyable workout for light toning and general stretching. 's personality is a bit more subdued than usual here, and because the workout moves slowly, I found her much easier to follow than in her aerobic workouts.

I especially enjoyed the middle segment. I don't think I've ever done a standing pilates workout before. I don't think it worked me as well as mat work does but it was very interesting and enjoyable. The work done against the wall seemed creative and pretty effective too. The pilates work also uses a chair for some exercises, though she has a short wall on the video. It reminded me of the very little I know of barre work and she does refer to it as being like dance work. Overall, I really liked this workout and did not expect to at all. I don't expect to like most of the time and she continually surprises me. The set was really neat to look at (it looks like it is done at night in what I picture as an African village, though I honestly know nothing of what an African village really looks like. The music seemd to fit it all really well too. This is great for a light day, especially when I don't feel like doing light cardio, plus I just felt really good when I finished it. Definitely a keeper.

[Guest guest]

Yes! - I think you will like the Pilates one - it is a bit of a fusion workout also - w/ some standing Pilates and some Pilates style exercises using a resistance band. (as I recall, anyway). There may even be a short bit of yoga....

Donna

Subject: Austin Power Zone Mind, Body, SoulTo: exercisevideos Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2011, 9:53 PM

I had pilates or yoga down to do today and actually intended to do a different but this one was on the shelf near the one I'd planned and when I saw it was pilates AND yoga and 5 minutes shorter (I was time crunched today), I figured I'd give it a try. I have it on VHS and it was a virgin for me. I found this review on amazon (and then saw it also on VF) and it described the workout so perfectly and reflected my own thoughts extremely well too, I thought I'd just copy & paste it (with recognition given to the author, of course).

4.0 out of 5 stars A nice fusion workout blending yoga, Pilates, & dance moves, October 4, 2004

By

Beth Cholette "doctor_beth" (Upstate NY USA) - See all my reviews(TOP 50 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Austin - Power Zone - Mind, Body, Soul [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Austin's Mind Body Soul is a 40-minute workout which nicely blends different exercise styles. It is filmed on an outdoors-y looking set, and works out with two background exercisers. The first section, Mind, begins with a 5-minute warm-up which concentrates on breathing and spine stretches and then moves into an additional 5-minutes of standing yoga postures. The poses (warrior II, side angle, triangle) flow nicely and include some more challenging balances such as warrior III and dancer. gives good reminders to focus on your breathing, although she overuses trite phrases such as "your spine is your life line." The middle segment, Body, consists of Pilates movements performed mostly in a standing position. In the first 10 minutes, you will replicate Pilates matwork moves such as single leg stretch, criss-cross, double leg stretch, spine stretch, and saw, all while standing erect. However, you will also

perform some challenging plank work from a push-up position on the floor. The following 10 minutes require the assistance of a wall. Initially, the wall is used for support during 1-legged moves such as leg kicks, leg circles, rear kicks, and heel beats. Next, the wall is used for some strength moves, including a wall squat, a triceps isometric exercise, and wall push-ups. Throughout this section, repeatedly reminds you to "zip up" your abdominal area so that you really feel the work in your midsection. The final section of this video, Soul, was a 10-minute dance-type stretch. The exercises performed included mambos, lunges, and additional warrior poses, but the moves seemed to serve as more of a cool-down function rather than cardio or toning. This was my least favorite section of the video; it may have worked better if the Mind and Soul segments had been reversed. Overall, however, I found this to be an enjoyable workout for light

toning and general stretching. 's personality is a bit more subdued than usual here, and because the workout moves slowly, I found her much easier to follow than in her aerobic workouts.

I especially enjoyed the middle segment. I don't think I've ever done a standing pilates workout before. I don't think it worked me as well as mat work does but it was very interesting and enjoyable. The work done against the wall seemed creative and pretty effective too. The pilates work also uses a chair for some exercises, though she has a short wall on the video. It reminded me of the very little I know of barre work and she does refer to it as being like dance work. Overall, I really liked this workout and did not expect to at all. I don't expect to like most of the time and she continually surprises me. The set was really neat to look at (it looks like it is done at night in what I picture as an African village, though I honestly know nothing of what an African village really looks like. The music seemd to fit it all really well too. This is great for a light day, especially when I don't feel like

doing light cardio, plus I just felt really good when I finished it. Definitely a keeper.

[Guest guest]

Yes! - I think you will like the Pilates one - it is a bit of a fusion workout also - w/ some standing Pilates and some Pilates style exercises using a resistance band. (as I recall, anyway). There may even be a short bit of yoga....

Donna

Subject: Austin Power Zone Mind, Body, SoulTo: exercisevideos Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2011, 9:53 PM

I had pilates or yoga down to do today and actually intended to do a different but this one was on the shelf near the one I'd planned and when I saw it was pilates AND yoga and 5 minutes shorter (I was time crunched today), I figured I'd give it a try. I have it on VHS and it was a virgin for me. I found this review on amazon (and then saw it also on VF) and it described the workout so perfectly and reflected my own thoughts extremely well too, I thought I'd just copy & paste it (with recognition given to the author, of course).

4.0 out of 5 stars A nice fusion workout blending yoga, Pilates, & dance moves, October 4, 2004

By

Beth Cholette "doctor_beth" (Upstate NY USA) - See all my reviews(TOP 50 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Austin - Power Zone - Mind, Body, Soul [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Austin's Mind Body Soul is a 40-minute workout which nicely blends different exercise styles. It is filmed on an outdoors-y looking set, and works out with two background exercisers. The first section, Mind, begins with a 5-minute warm-up which concentrates on breathing and spine stretches and then moves into an additional 5-minutes of standing yoga postures. The poses (warrior II, side angle, triangle) flow nicely and include some more challenging balances such as warrior III and dancer. gives good reminders to focus on your breathing, although she overuses trite phrases such as "your spine is your life line." The middle segment, Body, consists of Pilates movements performed mostly in a standing position. In the first 10 minutes, you will replicate Pilates matwork moves such as single leg stretch, criss-cross, double leg stretch, spine stretch, and saw, all while standing erect. However, you will also

perform some challenging plank work from a push-up position on the floor. The following 10 minutes require the assistance of a wall. Initially, the wall is used for support during 1-legged moves such as leg kicks, leg circles, rear kicks, and heel beats. Next, the wall is used for some strength moves, including a wall squat, a triceps isometric exercise, and wall push-ups. Throughout this section, repeatedly reminds you to "zip up" your abdominal area so that you really feel the work in your midsection. The final section of this video, Soul, was a 10-minute dance-type stretch. The exercises performed included mambos, lunges, and additional warrior poses, but the moves seemed to serve as more of a cool-down function rather than cardio or toning. This was my least favorite section of the video; it may have worked better if the Mind and Soul segments had been reversed. Overall, however, I found this to be an enjoyable workout for light

toning and general stretching. 's personality is a bit more subdued than usual here, and because the workout moves slowly, I found her much easier to follow than in her aerobic workouts.

I especially enjoyed the middle segment. I don't think I've ever done a standing pilates workout before. I don't think it worked me as well as mat work does but it was very interesting and enjoyable. The work done against the wall seemed creative and pretty effective too. The pilates work also uses a chair for some exercises, though she has a short wall on the video. It reminded me of the very little I know of barre work and she does refer to it as being like dance work. Overall, I really liked this workout and did not expect to at all. I don't expect to like most of the time and she continually surprises me. The set was really neat to look at (it looks like it is done at night in what I picture as an African village, though I honestly know nothing of what an African village really looks like. The music seemd to fit it all really well too. This is great for a light day, especially when I don't feel like

doing light cardio, plus I just felt really good when I finished it. Definitely a keeper.

[Guest guest]

Yes! - I think you will like the Pilates one - it is a bit of a fusion workout also - w/ some standing Pilates and some Pilates style exercises using a resistance band. (as I recall, anyway). There may even be a short bit of yoga....

Donna

Subject: Austin Power Zone Mind, Body, SoulTo: exercisevideos Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2011, 9:53 PM

I had pilates or yoga down to do today and actually intended to do a different but this one was on the shelf near the one I'd planned and when I saw it was pilates AND yoga and 5 minutes shorter (I was time crunched today), I figured I'd give it a try. I have it on VHS and it was a virgin for me. I found this review on amazon (and then saw it also on VF) and it described the workout so perfectly and reflected my own thoughts extremely well too, I thought I'd just copy & paste it (with recognition given to the author, of course).

4.0 out of 5 stars A nice fusion workout blending yoga, Pilates, & dance moves, October 4, 2004

By

Beth Cholette "doctor_beth" (Upstate NY USA) - See all my reviews(TOP 50 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Austin - Power Zone - Mind, Body, Soul [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Austin's Mind Body Soul is a 40-minute workout which nicely blends different exercise styles. It is filmed on an outdoors-y looking set, and works out with two background exercisers. The first section, Mind, begins with a 5-minute warm-up which concentrates on breathing and spine stretches and then moves into an additional 5-minutes of standing yoga postures. The poses (warrior II, side angle, triangle) flow nicely and include some more challenging balances such as warrior III and dancer. gives good reminders to focus on your breathing, although she overuses trite phrases such as "your spine is your life line." The middle segment, Body, consists of Pilates movements performed mostly in a standing position. In the first 10 minutes, you will replicate Pilates matwork moves such as single leg stretch, criss-cross, double leg stretch, spine stretch, and saw, all while standing erect. However, you will also

perform some challenging plank work from a push-up position on the floor. The following 10 minutes require the assistance of a wall. Initially, the wall is used for support during 1-legged moves such as leg kicks, leg circles, rear kicks, and heel beats. Next, the wall is used for some strength moves, including a wall squat, a triceps isometric exercise, and wall push-ups. Throughout this section, repeatedly reminds you to "zip up" your abdominal area so that you really feel the work in your midsection. The final section of this video, Soul, was a 10-minute dance-type stretch. The exercises performed included mambos, lunges, and additional warrior poses, but the moves seemed to serve as more of a cool-down function rather than cardio or toning. This was my least favorite section of the video; it may have worked better if the Mind and Soul segments had been reversed. Overall, however, I found this to be an enjoyable workout for light

toning and general stretching. 's personality is a bit more subdued than usual here, and because the workout moves slowly, I found her much easier to follow than in her aerobic workouts.

I especially enjoyed the middle segment. I don't think I've ever done a standing pilates workout before. I don't think it worked me as well as mat work does but it was very interesting and enjoyable. The work done against the wall seemed creative and pretty effective too. The pilates work also uses a chair for some exercises, though she has a short wall on the video. It reminded me of the very little I know of barre work and she does refer to it as being like dance work. Overall, I really liked this workout and did not expect to at all. I don't expect to like most of the time and she continually surprises me. The set was really neat to look at (it looks like it is done at night in what I picture as an African village, though I honestly know nothing of what an African village really looks like. The music seemd to fit it all really well too. This is great for a light day, especially when I don't feel like

doing light cardio, plus I just felt really good when I finished it. Definitely a keeper.

[Guest guest]



Ditto me on the laughing at her and the rest!

I found it on collage and watched their 30 second clip, the resistance band added to it makes it look really good. I'm glad it is somewhat fusion too, I'm liking that style. Now I'm actually looking forward to doing it and might do it tomorrow instead of the other workout I had planned (another virgin pilates: Zone Pilates Mat & Ball Workout Pilates Mat Workout) which is not calling my name!

Austin Power Zone Mind, Body, SoulTo: exercisevideos Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2011, 9:53 PM

I had pilates or yoga down to do today and actually intended to do a different but this one was on the shelf near the one I'd planned and when I saw it was pilates AND yoga and 5 minutes shorter (I was time crunched today), I figured I'd give it a try. I have it on VHS and it was a virgin for me. I found this review on amazon (and then saw it also on VF) and it described the workout so perfectly and reflected my own thoughts extremely well too, I thought I'd just copy & paste it (with recognition given to the author, of course).

4.0 out of 5 stars A nice fusion workout blending yoga, Pilates, & dance moves, October 4, 2004

By

Beth Cholette "doctor_beth" (Upstate NY USA) - See all my reviews(TOP 50 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Austin - Power Zone - Mind, Body, Soul [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Austin's Mind Body Soul is a 40-minute workout which nicely blends different exercise styles. It is filmed on an outdoors-y looking set, and works out with two background exercisers. The first section, Mind, begins with a 5-minute warm-up which concentrates on breathing and spine stretches and then moves into an additional 5-minutes of standing yoga postures. The poses (warrior II, side angle, triangle) flow nicely and include some more challenging balances such as warrior III and dancer. gives good reminders to focus on your breathing, although she overuses trite phrases such as "your spine is your life line." The middle segment, Body, consists of Pilates movements performed mostly in a standing position. In the first 10 minutes, you will replicate Pilates matwork moves such as single leg stretch, criss-cross, double leg stretch, spine stretch, and saw, all while standing erect. However, you will also perform some challenging plank work from a push-up position on the floor. The following 10 minutes require the assistance of a wall. Initially, the wall is used for support during 1-legged moves such as leg kicks, leg circles, rear kicks, and heel beats. Next, the wall is used for some strength moves, including a wall squat, a triceps isometric exercise, and wall push-ups. Throughout this section, repeatedly reminds you to "zip up" your abdominal area so that you really feel the work in your midsection. The final section of this video, Soul, was a 10-minute dance-type stretch. The exercises performed included mambos, lunges, and additional warrior poses, but the moves seemed to serve as more of a cool-down function rather than cardio or toning. This was my least favorite section of the video; it may have worked better if the Mind and Soul segments had been reversed. Overall, however, I found this to be an enjoyable workout for light toning and general stretching. 's personality is a bit more subdued than usual here, and because the workout moves slowly, I found her much easier to follow than in her aerobic workouts.

I especially enjoyed the middle segment. I don't think I've ever done a standing pilates workout before. I don't think it worked me as well as mat work does but it was very interesting and enjoyable. The work done against the wall seemed creative and pretty effective too. The pilates work also uses a chair for some exercises, though she has a short wall on the video. It reminded me of the very little I know of barre work and she does refer to it as being like dance work. Overall, I really liked this workout and did not expect to at all. I don't expect to like most of the time and she continually surprises me. The set was really neat to look at (it looks like it is done at night in what I picture as an African village, though I honestly know nothing of what an African village really looks like. The music seemd to fit it all really well too. This is great for a light day, especially when I don't feel like doing light cardio, plus I just felt really good when I finished it. Definitely a keeper.