Karen Voight: Quick and Slim (2007)

KAREN VOIGHT: QUICK & SLIM (DVD MOVIE) Product Description

Great, Challenging Workout

Although some of Karen's combinations are challenging and take some practice, I love how high energy this low-impact workout is. I have back problems (so I can't take all the pounding that high-impact involves), and it's just what I needed!

Karen keeps your heart rate up and is very encouraging and positive, without being too "peppy" or fake, which I really don't like in an instructor. She actually sounds very calm and patient during the whole workout. I liked that.

She does try to start each combination out by adding moves gradually; lets you practice legs and then add your arms. I'm kind of uncoordinated, though, so I can see that it's going to take a bit of work for me to master all of the moves.

But that's ok! I'm alone in my living room, so if I get confused, I just keep moving to maintain my heart rate and jump back in when she starts a new set. I've got no one to impress--I just want to get fit!

Even if you're a beginner, this is a challenging tape that will carry you for a months. Just keep moving, and know that you'll master her combinations eventually!

August 24, 2008

Safe??

What concerns me about this video is the intensity with which Karen starts out at and ends with.....she goes from heart pounding cardio, into a dead stop to start the cool down which consists of a few yoga moves and that was it.

Is this really safe? I'm used to exercise videos where there's a gradual increase in intensity and a gradual decrease in intensity at the end.

Also, some of the footwork was confusing and she doesn't cue well. While this is technically a beginner's workout, I wouldn't recommend it to ANY beginners I know. I consider myself at an intermediate level and just did not like this DVD at all! July 22, 2008

Fun & Effective Cardio

This is a great, short workout with absolute perfect instruction & form from Karen Voight. I have her Burn & Firm, which is circuit training and love it as well. The cardio flows well, and it really gets the heart rate up. I am in good shape, and feel that this dvd can be beneficial to everyone - no matter the level. I love how she incorporates arms into the movements, making low-impact aerobics VERY effective. I do agree with one reviewer that she goes straight into the stretching RIGHT after you finish a heart pumping squat jump section, however, there is a quick break in the dvd that alerts you that the cool-down is about to begin...I pause it for about a minute while I march in place to cool down a bit, and then move on with the stretching... no big deal. Other reviewers have already offered a breakdown of the dvd, so I will just say that this is definitely worth the purchase ~ Karen is awesome, one of the best instructors around. June 25, 2008

Strong arms and tight abs

Great workout for toning and strengthening the arms, abs and legs.
I had results after just three workouts, feel stronger and energetic.
I don't need that afternoon nap anymore. I look forward to doing the workout. May 11, 2008

Great 30 min workout

I'm home with a little one that likes to take short naps, so I needed a workout that I could fit into a 30-min window. This one is great! I love Karen Voight, and this one is my new favorite. It's cardio, but has a heavy emphasis on lower body toning with lots of squats. A definite keeper. March 1, 2008

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