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Karen Voight's Core Essentials |
  Great alternative workout! 4.5 Stars |
| I did not expect to enjoy this workout, so I am happy to say I was pleasantly surprised! I am usually turned off by 'core' workouts (makes me think of crunches, crunches, crunches), this workout isn't like that at all, it's a 'full torso' workout that goes by very quickly. I love using the 3 lb. soft ball weights. My only negative, I didn't think the standing section was as well-cued as is typical for Karen, I found myself catching up on a few moves. I plan to work this one in every 10-14 days as an alternative to barbell weight routines. Thumbs Up! - posted by on 5/30/2007 |
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*The star rating system began in April 2007. Reviews posted before then do not have stars.
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| A KAREN CLASSIC |
| Am doing her videos for over 15 years and enjoy doing this one very often as the workout is both short and intense. - posted by Sara Goldenberg on 4/18/2007 |
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| Great Choice |
| This DVD is a smoother more relaxing way to workout. I love how she gives you a total body workout in only 40 min. Yes, it is short but if you compare it to other short total body workouts... well... lets just say your really getting your money's worth!!!! - posted by on 2/16/2005 |
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| Good jod Karen |
| I read the reviews and bought this video. I'm so glad I did. I look and feel better every day. Karen is a fantastic encourager; I also love her choice of music and background colors. Another great video from another great instroctor. - posted by NY on 2/16/2005 |
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| GREAT! |
| I bought this DVD along with three other pilates DVDs (one of them being another one of hers) and planned to rotate them for six weeks. WOW! this DVD is the best total body workout so far! Really works your arms. - posted by Kay on 2/16/2005 |
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| LOVED IT!! |
| I have the VHS version of this workout. I find it really good, it isn't fast paced, but it really works your resistance and your core muscles (that's exactly the purpose of it).I do it when I don't have much time and I feel like a relaxing YET challenging workout. The choice of music, background, colors, and Karen's voice really create a very agreeable mood.I would recommend this tape to anybody who wants to strengthen their core muscles in a smooth way. - posted by Susana Echeverria on 4/21/2004 |
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| Karen always delivers |
| As another reviewer said at first this workout is deceptive and I didn't love it. But now I do!!!It is just short enough for an "off" day and still real challenging. Also, similar to Karen's other "Pilates" workouts it is very soothing to do. I usually dislike lunges etc and avoid them at all costs but the ones here are concentrated and feel good. Also, they are not endless as in some other videos because Karen is innovative and always presents a variety of different moves that really work the muscles instead of just being motion and momentum. Karen's videos take concentrations and focus and this makes them nice stress relievers. It is not however really classic Pilates in any sense but this except for a few movement variations.The one drawback was the sneakers on and off thing but no biggie. I just make sure to do this after cardio. - posted by jewel on 3/10/2004 |
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| Revised review |
| I didn't care for this video when I first got it.I've changed my mind. I like the warm-up and use it before other workouts or when I run. I fast forward through the lunges/squats because I don't like to have to wear sneakers then take them off.I really like the floorwork for your legs. It is a little short, so I do the leg portion of Quick Fix Pilates right after. I love using the Green Genie balls. I lie my head on them during other pilates workouts as well. It alleviates the stress on your neck. I'd recommend the video if you don't mind mixing and matching it with other workouts. - posted by Kelly Ann on 1/28/2004 |
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| OK |
| This video is OK - good strength workout but the cueing is disappointing. I thought that since KV is one of the leading instructors that this would be well produced and instructive but she doesn't give much verbal instruction and its hard to keep an eye on the TV while performing many of the exercises. I find myself watching and then rewinding to do the segment, which is annoying. Also, the transition between positions is inconsistent - some are almost instantaneous and others have a bit of a delay while you wait for her to start. After using this, I wouldn't buy any of her other videos. - posted by Colleen on 8/22/2003 |
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| A Blah Workout |
| Even though this workout is 40 minutes - it's just a short tour through each body part. Once you get into it, it's time to move on. The warm-up is very quick, the lunges don't last long then it's onto the matwork for your legs which also was too short. The only good section was the abs. The upper body was intense push ups that are a stain on your arms/back. I know alot of people loved this workout - I just couldn't get into it. Streamline Fitness and Pilates Total Body Training were much better. - posted by Kelly Ann on 4/29/2003 |
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