Karen Voight's Pilates Total Body Training
Backcover description: I’ve fused the teachings of Joseph Pilates, yoga and ballet with my own body-sculpting techniques to bring you these feel good/look-great workouts. Because we’re always so busy, we don’t have the time to learn all the different body disc
Karen Voight's Pilates Total Body Training
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| Fit February 2001 |
 | "It's Pilates-based and the booty and thighs get worked out the most." Rated 4-stars (it must be love). |
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| Level: | | Intermediate |
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| Toning emphasis: | | Lower body |
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| Upper body: | 4 minutes | (11%) |
| Lower body: | 26 minutes | (72%) |
| Abs: | 6 minutes | (17%) |
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| Instructor: | | Karen Voight |
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Certified instructor description: You’ll strengthen and lengthen your entire body with a variety of mostly Pilates-based routines using Karen’s specially-designed “Resist-a-Ring.” This unique ring provides both inward and outward resistance; it inspires mental concentration, proper form and precise movements (no dumbbell momentum swings). To maximize time effectiveness, many routines also feature compound musclework (e.g. inner thigh squeezes as you do abdominal crunch variations). Karen’s quiet cuing and superb technique is ultra-motivating. Unusually energizing jazz-type music. Note: Other “fitness rings” will work, but they may not have the inner padding for the outward resistance moves. ©2000. Previously titled, “Body Reform - Total Body.” DVD has:
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Karen Voight's Pilates Total Body Training |
 Not a "total body" workout |
| I was a bit underwhelmed with this workout. First, it's not a total body workout as the name suggests, but rather it focuses on the inner thighs, butt & abs. There is a set of push ups at the end, but that's it. This workout does burn the inner thighs using the pilates circle/ring, and works the butt with leg lift/donkey style kick variations while on all fours, but overall I didn't find it as challenging as I had hoped it would be. As a disclaimer, I am used to doing endless reps a la Tracy Anderson and the challenging lower body work in the Dream Body by Fusion Fitness series, which could be why this workout was a bit on the easier side for me. I am an intermediate exerciser and would consider this more of a beginner workout. I found myself watching the clock waiting for it to be over. - posted by Christine on 5/23/2013 |
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| Nice workout! |
| I wouldn't say this is a total body workout but works great for your inner/outter thighs as well as buns and abs! I'll use this DVD in my weekly rotation. After the first time doing this DVD, my legs felt like jello! ;) - posted by Teresa on 2/13/2013 |
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| Review for recent purchase |
| I am a big fan of Karen Voight's exercise programs. Her instruction is clear and very effective. I have almost all of her videos and DVD's, but the one I just purchased is for travel. That was the Total Body Pilates with the ring. I have the video version for home use. Still favor videos as they are easy to rerun if I want to repeat a segment. I also bought Paul Katami's Band Camp. I like this one too. It works differnt muscles than shown on other videos/DVD's. Very good. - posted by Gail on 1/24/2013 |
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| Low Body Burner |
| This DVD targets mainly the lower body with lots of inner thigh and butt work. Using a resistance ring definitely recruits those hard-to-train muscles. I gave the workout four stars because the only upper body exercises are three sets of push-ups, one traditional and the other two triceps-focused. Balancing on all fours and palms during a leg routine does require some arm strength, unless you are on elbows and not hands. Overall, this is a great buns & thighs workout. - posted by Karen on 7/27/2011 |
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| Pretty good targeted workout |
| This workout DOES NOT train your "total body!" In fact I would hesitate to say it targets your whole lower body. It is pretty inner thigh focused, which I like because many workouts seem to skimp on inner thigh work and it's not an area I want getting flabby. It is rather lengthy though for me to fit in regularly and I tend to prefer either total body circuits or more thorough splits (more emphasis on ENTIRE lower or upper body.) As always Karen is calm and clear. The warm-up was a bit long for me. I like floorwork a lot so that was a positive for me. Oh, this is NOT pilates. It is interesting and has a niche in my large collection but won't be used too often. Definitely intermediate in intensity. I would have preferred a bit more of a challenge as well as more balance. - posted by Melissa on 5/24/2011 |
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| Thumbs up |
| I take a Pilates class when I can but this DVD is an excellent supplement. I love to take it along with my magic circle to do in my hotel room when I'm traveling. - posted by Suzie on 5/19/2011 |
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| Just what I needed! |
| I am an advanced beginner (in my early 40's) and find this dvd challenging, but doable. Definitely targets my trouble spot, inner thighs. KV is good with her cuing and motivation. I am seeing great results in a short period of time. Will keep this one in my regular workout rotation. - posted by Joyce on 5/1/2011 |
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| Great leg workout! |
| I could really feel this the next day. Great leg workout. I liked Karen as an instructor, not whiny like some. I would definitely buy more of her videos. - posted by Cynthia on 3/31/2011 |
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| Great workout |
| This workout has all the polish and precision that generally characterize Karen Voight's DVD's. The set is unobtrusive and the instruction is clear. The music is functional - Karen doesn't go in for much flash in the music. The workout is unique and effectively targets the core and upper legs/ buttocks, while also strengthening the upper body and increasing flexibility. I really like this one! - posted by Carrie on 3/25/2011 |
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| Challenging |
| This workout really works the inner thighs/legs to the burn point. I step and do standing lower-body resistance training regularly and surmised that my legs were fairly strong. When I did this workout, however, I barely finished each set. And although there are only three sets of pushups for upper-body conditioning, the arm positions are varied, and some of the single-leg work is done on the hands (although I rested on my elbows). All-in-all, this workout kicked my butt (literally) and I can hardly wait to see the results in a few more sessions. My only criticism is a supine full-body forward flexion stretch early in the warmup, which could injure cold muscles; I recommend walking in place for a bit first. - posted by Chloe on 10/25/2010 |
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