Fun-to-follow circuit format helps you slim down, firm up and get limber fast. Cardio Step, strength training with dumbbells, core training and stability ball stretching. Five bonus shortcut routines that fit a busy lifest... more »yle.« less
Actor:Karen Voight Genres:Fitness & Yoga Sub-Genres:Weight Training Studio:Ventura Distribution Format:DVD - Color DVD Release Date: 04/09/2002 Release Year: 2002 Screens: Color Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 0 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English
Danita M. from BRUCETON MLS, WV Reviewed on 3/26/2013...
Liked the fact that it offered a variety of workouts...a fairly long cardio, that got your heart rate up, offered step and ball to mix it up, also offered specific workouts for abs, upper and lower body, just strength workout as well, so you could tailor your workout to your needs for the day. I enjoyed some of the different moves and stretches, too. Shall be using for a while!
Catherine O. (cathzozo) from DALLAS, TX Reviewed on 2/15/2008...
This dvd actually contains two workouts: "Cardio Strength" and "BLT: Butt, Legs, and Tummy on a Ball." The menu gives you many options for workouts that combine the two:
The Complete Workout
Combo workout with step and ball
BLT on a ball
Circuits a la Carte
Just Cardio
Just Strength
Just Abs
Lower Body
Upper Body
It's a very useful, well produced workout!
2 of 2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Movie Reviews
Karen Does it Again
Susan Hinojoza | Union City, CA USA | 09/15/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I love Karen Voight's exercise vids and DVDs. She is intelligent, professional and motivating without being patronizing or cutesy. But make no mistake--her workouts can be really tough! This is one of the easier ones with lots of mix n' match possibilies. The step cardio sections are fun without being too complicated. However, the circuits are longer than what you might expect--this is NOT one of those 2 minutes of cardio, then two minutes of strength workouts. The circuits are longer and there are fewer of them.You need a exercise or Swiss ball for the BLT segment, which is fun. Using a ball can really enhance your toning since you have to spend the additional effort to maintain your balance. Just make sure you get the right sized ball!The DVD interface is easy to use and allows you to choose what you want to do for that day with some preprogrammed combination workouts and some choices that focus on just a single area (upper body, cardio etc.)"
A favorite!
Shanna Miller | Santa Clara, CA | 05/19/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Of all my exercise videos, I always come back to this one. This DVD has everything you need for your short or long workout preferences: you can choose to do the lon 1 hr. circuits with weights and step (fit ball option as well), or you can do them individually as a purely "strength" or "cardio" routines. The fitball option BLT (butt legs and thighs) is also a great addition to this DVD when you're not in the mood for something quite so strenuous. Karen's choreography is wonderful and the music is fun as well, which is hard to find for me-- I'm pretty picky, as I usually like modern, techno- hip-hop influenced routines.
The weight routines are also challenging and effective, however, at first you might feel like she doesn't do enough lower body-- but just wait for the last portion on the ball or step-- it's a killer!
Overall, this is the essential workout for me when I want to get a whole body, efficient program in 1hr-- I have yet to find a DVD that can match it!"
Great workout
Shanna Miller | 06/11/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This DVD is awesome. I exercise to it every morning. I love the ab work on the incline bench, I feel it everytime. I like to choose from different workouts so I never get bored. It makes me sweat so I know I'm getting a workout. Karen is so easy to follow, her cueing is great. I would not change a thing."
Excellent-lots of variety
kelly rossiter | Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada | 04/29/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is a great dvd-lots of options for your workout. Karen is easy to follow and personable.I like that some workouts use step,some use the ball and some with no equipment-I like that because I'm not a huge fan of step. Each segment is well laid out and complete, its an effective fun workout that gives you the option to create your own plan depending on how much time you've got and I like that!"
Excellent and thorough workout
AussieGal | Victoria, Australia | 05/11/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The step part of this workout is FANTASTIC and I program my dvd to play just the cardio segment twice so I get a 60 min full cardio workout. I prefer to do my cardio in one session and my weights separately - just a personal preference - and this dvd allows this as you can program any/all of the cardio and toning sections with Karen's usual great menu system.
Karen is a favourite instructor of mine but if you are looking for the 'rah rah' cutesy cheerleader type you've come to the wrong place - Karen is serious but always professional and motivating.
The ball workout is light - don't get the dvd just for the ball exercises as they are brief (about 20 mins), but good as a change in muscle focus when you do all the ball toning together with the weights.
Another great workout from Karen - always top quality with the dvd menu system and her cueing and instruction are faultless."