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Karen Voight's Half and Half Workout |
 Super, A Thorough Workout |
| I've had this DVD for several years and would sometimes go several weeks without using it. However, in the last month or so, I decided I had fallen into a rut with working out so I've rotated Half and Half back into my regular schedule. The cardio portion feels great to me, lots of great moves I haven't seen anywhere else. Nothing felt awkward or unsafe and it's just a fun routine. At first, the choreography might seem strange but be patient and you will get the hang of it. The weight lifting portion is top notch; I feel like I'm working super hard and working every single muscle. The back/ab/stretch routine is well-rounded. Karen is always my favorite and she did a great job with this one. I don't think you'll be disappointed. - posted by Nicole R. on 2/13/2011 |
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 fast paced |
| Fast for me anyway. I would say the choreography is high moderate maybe even advanced in a few spots. I have done Jazzercise for a long time and this DVD had some quick and not simple dance moves that I will have to practice a lot before I get it so my Jazzercise experience didn't count for much. Not a bad thing at all, just be aware. It will give you something to strive for. It was tough for me to get a good cardio workout at first because I stalled alot trying to get the moves right and keep up. The strength portion is good. - posted by Sharon on 1/26/2011 |
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| Wow! I love this DVD! |
| I just worked out with my new Karen Voight "Half and Half" dvd, and absolutely love it! I didn't even wait for the sweat to dry before writing this review. The cardio segment is challenging and exciting, with the smooth transitions I expect from Karen. The toning segment is very thorough, and so fun I couldn't believe nearly half an hour had passed. The floor work and stretching exercises were calming and rejuvenating. The entire workout was just what the Dr. ordered-literally-with my 40th birthday fast approaching, my doctor suggested adding a toning routine to my cardio. In Half and Half I have found the best of both worlds! - posted by Anna on 9/2/2010 |
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| Karen is a good instructor |
| I have used Karen's tapes for the past 16 years(I am 75 now), and found they are very helpful in keeping me in shape and maintaining my energy level, I just wish you offer more DVD version of Karen's old video tape, such as "with Elle Macpherson". - posted by tzuchen on 7/8/2010 |
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| Great beg/inter/light day workout! |
| Karen is one of my very favorite instructers, and I really like this well-structured workout. The cardio is fun and different, but would probably would not be good if you're looking for something super advanced. The toning is awesome, especially for the legs, and the floor work really gets into my abs and lower back (great for love handles!). This is not toughest workout I own, but I still do it fairly often when I want to get a total body workout but not kill myself (and I can't "kill" myself every workout!). It's lower impact, but not sissy, it's a long workout if you do the whole thing and works your entire body! - posted by Soledad on 2/11/2009 |
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| Great Cardio from Karen once Again! |
| I only have Calorie Burn, the cardio portion of this workout. It's great! There are higher impact options but I love that this workout doesn't jar my joints and is fun, easy to follow, and gets my heartrate up. I'm a solid intermediate in cardio and Karen is one of my go-to gals. Lots of fun, it just flies by. - posted by Elaine on 9/27/2008 |
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| No disappointment here! |
| I really don't understand the negative reviews. I thought this was a great workout. I thought the cardio was cued very well and easy to follow. It was unique and creative, not your usual step touch, grapevine routine. If you put more energy into your workout, you get more out of it, and in my opinion its a clear intermediate workout. The upper body section is a bit short, but you can add more weight or do more reps to feel it a bit more. The lower body and abs section was thorough and very creative. Overall, a well-rounded, get-the-job done workout. - posted by Shelley on 3/8/2008 |
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| Half & Half is the newest of my Favorites |
| I am 57 years old, a College Success story from 1994, am certified by the American Council on Exercise and have been involved with fitness since I was in the 7th grade. I started out with Jack LaLanne, the first and orginal Fitness Guru. I love Voight's Half & Half. There is no lengthy instruction. BOOM! and you are into very interesting, effective and heart pumping aerobics before you realize it. It is simple to modify to intensify. With repetition it gets more fun as you hone your skills. The aerobic portion is over leaving you thinking, "Wow, is it already over?" The weight sections, once again, are interesting and effective and just BAM gets her done. All sections are good to mix and match with your other DVD. - posted by Julia on 3/3/2008 |
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| Just OK |
| I wanted to like this workout, but it was hard to. The cardio was terrible - hard to follow and awkward moves. However, the toning segment was effective and I enjoyed it. - posted by Fran on 1/19/2008 |
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| ehh |
| I had this work out as Get Firm Fast for a long time now. I thought it would be moderately difficult but it wasn't difficult enough. Maybe for beginners, but not for anyone who works out regularly. Also, the Get Firm Fast DVD has no warm up. It just starts with her doing squats. It took me awhile to figure out that my DVD wasn't defective. haha - posted by v on 10/16/2007 |
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