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Karen Voight's Great Weighted Workout

Backcover description: Resistance Is The Name Of The Game To Acquire The Taut, Lean Look Of Well-Defined Muscles. Internationally acclaimed fitness expert Karen Voight has been a dynamic force in the fitness movement for over two decades. Now you can get her p

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Karen Voight's Great Weighted Workout

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Real Simple October 2004
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	"The challenge of this 1990 video is timeless. Works your legs, chest, back, arms and abs." Selected as "honorable mention" for best strength video.

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Level:		Advanced

Toning emphasis:		Total body

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Toning Emphasis

Lower body:	29 minutes	(42%)
Upper/lower:	25 minutes	(36%)
Abs:	15 minutes	(22%)

Instructor:		Karen Voight
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Certified instructor description: Fast-paced with lots of excellent instruction, it’s one of the longest and most challenging body-shaping videos ever. Karen maximizes the results by maintaining resistance during every movement. A motivating, positive personality (the 1992 IDEA Instructor of the Year), Karen uses classic routines in a variety of unusual ways to avoid boredom (e.g. working your biceps as you’re doing pliés). The leg and abdominal sections are especially intense. Requires 1 to 3 lb. dumbbells (or a 3 to 5 lb. weighted “bodyball”) and ankle weights. ©1991. DVD has: Chapter menus, Narrow screen.

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Karen Voight's Great Weighted Workout
Very Effective
I have had this in VHS format for years and glad it is now available as a DVD. I hadn't used it for a while because I had been using workouts with heavier weights (Kelly Coffey-Meyer is a favorite) but recently read that as we get older (I am 59) it is better to use lighter weights; according to Tracy Anderson 3 pounds max. This is a great workout for three pound weights and the weighted ball. It is very thorough and yet fun, too. It is long so I like to do it on a day when I have more time. Her instructions are clear and easy to follow. I feel like it is very effective; all the muscles are worked thoroughly. I like this one very much. - posted by Donna on 3/15/2013

A Keeper
I have had this DVD forever. It has survived several purges of my hundred-plus collection. I just couldn't let it go, even though I rarely used it. I used to kill myself with this workout with 3- to 5-pound weights and a 4-pound weighted ball. I didn't use it for a while, but kept it because of fond memories of "the burn." I recently began working out with 1.5-pound weights and decided to give "The Great Weighted Workout" a try with lighter weights. Wow. This workout rocks even with light hand weights, 1-pound ankle weights and a 2-pound weighted ball. The post-workout soreness shows that it works. It's moved back into my regular rotation. Please buy this DVD. It's a classic. - posted by Lilly on 1/29/2013

Voight has it right!
Karen's videos were what changed the definition of my body 10 years ago. Her workouts are challenging and clearly made to cut your body. Movements are defined, using, for the most part, slow moving motions that ensure you maintain proper posture while utilizing your muscles to the max. She has a professional personality without being 'giddy' which I appreciate. - posted by Deborah on 11/29/2012

Karen Voight Great Weighted Workout
I LOVE THIS TAPE! Karen is awesome and moves are easy to follow - posted by Darlena McCormack on 7/19/2012

Love the upper body workout
I almost wore out my VCR of this workout; so I ordered the DVD. Never get tired of the smooth moves that work several muscle groups at once. The upper body workout is my favorite. I love Karen's teaching style. Enjoyable, precise and safe for all levels. Excellent workout! - posted by Valerie on 4/16/2012

Had to replace!
I love this work out so much. I've used it for years on a VHS tape (yes you read that right!)that I finally had to replace it with the DVD. If Karen Voight can't get you in shape no one can! - posted by Pam on 1/26/2012

My Favorite Video
I've been doing The Great Weighted Workout for 15 years and still love it. Her cuing is excellent. Her style is upbeat. The results are incredible. Some of her exercises are slightly modified from the traditional. I found her exercises more comfortable and effective than the traditional. This work out is super-tough for the intermediate exerciser. Love it! - posted by Katherine on 6/23/2011

Great instructor
I wore out my DVD and was pleased to find it was still available on CD. The upper body workout is the best! I am at an advanced level and still find this to be a challenge. - posted by leslie on 3/18/2011

Older than I thought
A good workout, but dated. It appears to have been produced a while ago, judging by the attire the men are wearing, which I find odd/distracting. All dvds's should be dated in the description so you will know how old they are. I think it should have been discounted. - posted by Liz on 3/3/2011

Fantastic
Having been very busy for the past three years with two babies, I decided it was time to get back into shape. I've had the VHS(?) version of this workout for years...just bought the CD. When I was the leanest I ever was, this is one of the videos I used. I think it works every muscle in the body! It certainly will leave you feeling a bit sore the next day. If you are just starting back to exercise (like I am) be forwarned that this is listed as an advanced tape. Use the lightest of weights and don't try to push yourself too hard, at first. (I didn't and my knees hurt for a few days after having used too-heavy ankle weights. Yes, the "exercise costumes" look a little funny for today's standards...and the production quality is...well, not as good as her newer videos. Still, Karen is a wonderful instructor and this workout promises to get you back into shape! - posted by Julie on 2/25/2011

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Narrow screen

When played on a widescreen TV, this program will show black bars on the left and right sides. On an older 4x3 ratio TV, it will fill the entire screen.

Level

Beginner: Just starting out, very overweight or haven't exercised in over six months.

Intermediate: Active in sports, dance or any regular exercise (2 to 3 times per week).

Advanced: Very active in sports or consistently work out four or more times per week.

Toning emphasis

Upper body: Arms, chest and back.

Lower Body: Legs, thighs, hips and buttocks.

Abs: Abdominals (stomach), core and sometimes lower back.

Total body: Tones all three of the above muscle groups.

Muscle Toning

Definition: Slow, controlled movements working against resistance (e.g. dumbbells, a band or just your own body weight). Includes Pilates and weight training.

Benefits: Builds lean muscles. Increases your metabolism. Makes everyday activities easier.