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Karen begins with a warm-up that lasts approximately 7 minutes; she effectively stretches and warms both the lower and the upper body. The 23-minute segment that follows is full-body strength training using light weights (Karen uses fitness balls but displays how dumbells can be substituted). Although there are many traditional movements such as bicep curls, squats, and lunges, Karen frequently combines the exercises to make them more interesting and effecient--for example, a bicep curl combined with a plie squat. Most of the moments are very focused and intense, and the number of repetitions is generally low (1-2 sets). Karen finishes out the strength section by using a body bar for balance (a chair can be substituted) to do some targeted thigh and buns work. Finally, there is a brief full-body stretch to end the first half of the tape.

Karen removes her shoes for the remainder of the workout. The second half of the video begins with abdominals work. This section is the most challenging abs work I have ever encountered; you will really FEEL the results the next day. Again, Karen utilizes traditional moves such as crunches, but she makes the exercises tougher by adding weights, pulses, and isometric contractions. She follows the abs work with back extensions to ensure that both sides of the body are thoroughly stretched. The last part of the tape is approximately 25 minutes of yoga-type stretches. Karen performs a series of moves on one side of the body, including forward bend, triangle pose, lunge, and proud warrior, and then she repeats the entire series on the other side. A few additional poses are performed on the floor, including table and reverse plank.

This workout never fails to leave me feeling wonderfully refreshed. Karen is an excellent instructor who provides flawless mirrored cuing; she is warm and friendly while also being calm and focused. The workout is filmed in three different settings (a studio, a living room, and outdoors) and switches amongst them, and a soft jazz soundtrack plays in the background. I highly recommend this workout for all fitness levels (with the exception of absolute exercise beginners).

Great video to stretch, tone, sweat and make exercising FUN!
I got this DVD in a Karen Voight combo pack and it quickly became my favorite new video. In the past I've really enjoyed Callanetic's videos (Callan Pickney), but I found this video refreshing and upbeat. I do also recommend Callanetics, but found that she's not very motivating, and it's nice to have Karen be someone to keep you going through the tough moves - but not in an overly cheery or annoying way! I sweat tremendously in this video and feel like it gives me an excellent overall workout. I like to do the am portion in the morning, along with the first 10 minutes of the pm video (abs) for a very complete workout in 35 minutes... I like yoga (the second part of the pm video) but usually do it at a later point, or with friends. It's a wonderful video and highly recommended for anyone who wants a good challenge and wants to feel like you're getting a thorough workout!

Tough but good
Man, I was sore the next day. But I know once I'm able to do the whole thing, and all the reps with her, I will be in shape. The steps are kinda tough to get (especially the double punch and kick thing), but I think after trying a few more times I'll get it down. I don't give it the fifth star for the reason of the camera shots. They switch back and forth sometimes which can be visually confusing, and they did this blur thing when I was trying to get one of the steps right... But she vocally cues everything well, especially during the yoga section (I hate it when I'm in the downward facing dog position for too long because the instructor hasn't said to switch - and hi! I can't see you!) Overall a very challenging video - and that's the point right?