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 Ultimate Step Circuit :: 0517230801
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| Three different Circuit Training Workouts in one DVD. • A 32- minute Cardio Circuit with 4 cardio-step routines to blast calories and help you lose weight. • A 32 minute Strength Circuit to focus on firming up all your muscles with weight training and your own body weight. • A 56 minute Complete Circuit to mix it up and give you the best of both worlds by alternating fun cardio-step routines with weight training. Editorial Descriptions are usually submitted by the manufacturers, publishers and authors. Contact us if you are one of them, and wish to change the above description. |
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Author: Guest
Eight weeks ago I was an absolutely beginner for step but with Karen Voight energy I have learned and improved a lot. I love everything on the DVD, the exercise makes me sweat like mad. I have notice that my waist get smaller and my clothes fit me better. I have not get on the scale yet as I would like to concentrate on the fittness first. I would like to recomment and share this fun step exercise with all fittness lover and also for anyone who would like to lose weight.
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Author: Guest
I've used this DVD about five times now and am finally appreciating the benefits. It wasn't love at first sight - I was very frustrated the first couple times and even quit midway. In the cardio sequences, Karen often starts a new move before giving the signal, leaving you stranded behind your step. It's very off-putting. Nevertheless, I forced myself to hang with it and am glad I did. As other reviewers mentioned, the complete workout (55 min) is a nice challenge for an intermediate exerciser. I'm starting to be able to anticipate her moves so the poor cueing is becoming less of an issue.
The weight-training component is unique, which keeps me interested (not your standard bicep curls...) and targets areas that my other DVDs do not (see my other reviews). However, I really have to pay attention to form (not that that's a bad thing) - some of the moves are unusual and a bit tricky; others are very subtle movements, requiring concentration to feel a burn. Also, there aren't many reps so you have to make the most of each.
I find that the pacing on the step movements is unusually fast (normally, I want to move at the same speed or faster than the instructor). One one hand, I like that this routine makes me hustle but it's harder to keep good form and a bit taxing on the body. So I do not recommend it for someone who wants to minimize the impact on joints.
The music, set, and background are neutral to good - nothing amazing but not drawbacks. I like that the set is simple and well-lit and that there are only two people behind Karen. I haven't noticed any poor form on their part, which helps me to concentrate on mine. The overall mood is serious/professional but they'll flash a smile here and there.
I'd say this is a high-intermediate/low-advanced workout because the cardio movements are so rapid. By the final cardio sequence ("the tick/tock") I am approaching my breaking point. Karen works up a sweat in this workout, which I find comforting. Both the warm-up and cool-down (before abs) should be a couple minutes longer. The ability to split the DVD into two workouts - 34 minute cardio and 32 minute weight-training is a nice feature. While it has its issues, this DVD is a good value at around $10.
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Author: Guest
I am an intermediate exerciser who runs 30min. and does weight lifting 30min. alternatively. My goal is losing 10 pound combine with sensible Japanese diet plan. I find this DVD helps me to achieve my goal as a part of my exercise routine. It consists of both cardio and strength for 30 min each. I found the Strength Circuit may be a little too easy and short. The Cardio Circuit on the other hand provides good sweat, not for beginner. Interestingly the concept of this cardio section is slightly similar to the ÂgKathy Smith: Power Step WorkoutÂh!! I like KarenÂfs version better because it is not Âglong-same-move-forever-feelingÂh though give me a similar sweat.
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Author: Guest
I must say that this workout was better than I expected,not too easy and not overly intense. Everything seem to be just right. I've always been a fan of step arobics and I will always continue to be with Karn Voight. I haven't tried out the weight parts yet but I'm looking foward to it. If you enjoy a good step workout this is the one for you.
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Author: Guest
As I am the first to review this, let me say that this is an awesome fun workout. Definitely intermediate to advanced. There's much variety with this DVD. There's a choice of just doing the 32 min cardio, which is just using the step. Then there's a choice of the 32 minute weights. Lastly there's a choice of the full 56 minute workout, which can also be broken down with the a la carte menu...
Warm-up: 5 1/2min
Cardio: 32 min (w/warm-up)
Weights: 32 min (w/warm-up)
Abs: 6 min
Butt/Legs: 3 3/4 min
Cool down: 3 3/4 min
I'm new to KV and this is my second DVD of hers. My first is her Great weighted workout which is also really intense. The background to this Ultimate Step Circuit is a barn like set up but who cares, the workout is fun and the music is upbeat. She cues you in to all the moves. There's one guy and a girl, who may have been in her earlier workouts. You need a step and one set of heavy (5-10lbs) and one set of lighter (3-5lbs) weights. When u do the total workout, you do first cardio/weights combo...it's nice the way she breaks it down. KV is sooooooo defined and toned. Just to give u an idea of my level of workouts, I alternate with this DVD, and KV great weighted workout, Tamilee Webbs Weight Loss, Bootcamp and Crunch Pilates...all fun workouts. I hope all the dedicated exercisers buy this DVD or preview it on Collage. Always preview so you know what you're getting. I definitely give this 5 stars.
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