Customer Reviews

Karen Voight : B*L*T Butt, Legs & Tummy

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The workout is divided into sections of abs and buns and thighs, but it's best to do the whole thing at once. It's pretty short and there is only a warm-up at the beginning. I found the abs workout to be pretty easy and not long enough. Some of the legs and buns exercises were difficult, and I could definitely feel them. All in all though, the calisthenics part of the DVD is pretty short. About half of the DVD is devoted to stretching. The stretching is great and it really feels good. Most major muscle groups are stretched, and there's a fun little section at the beginning where you bounce up and down while sitting on the ball. I would recommend this DVD to beginning exercisers and as an introduction to using a stability ball. All the exercises are relatively simple, and the instructors are easy to follow. This is a quick workout that's good to do at night, because it is relaxing and doesn't get your heart rate up.

I am an avid exerciser, own about 10 different exercise DVD's and go to the gym at least three times a week. So, not too many things have an effect on my body anymore. Not so with this video. When I completed the video for the first time, I thought, "Well that was a complete waste of 25 minutes." But the next day, my mind was definitly changed. My body was sore for the first time in over a year! The pace of the DVD is deceiving. You don't break a sweat and it's over before you know it, but you will definitly feel the results the next few days. I have owned the DVD for over a year and every time I complete it, I am sore the next day. By far the best buy I have ever made!

I'll start by saying that the only reason I own this is because it came in the Karen Voight Body Sculpting Kit that I got for Christmas. I probably would be irritated if I paid money for this, because it is so short and easy. On one hand it flew by and was enjoyable, but on the other hand it was pretty easy. The abs portion in particular seemed too easy, but I did feel my hamstrings burning during the leg section. Also, when she says "legs" she really means hamstrings. The quads and calves are not worked here. It is a nice short workout to do if you are feeling lazy but want to move, or I put it before I do the a.m. portion of the Streamline Fitness DVD. The stretching section is quite good. Oh, it is clearly a toning DVD- nowhere does it say cardio but since a previous poster was upset that there was no cardio I thought I would mention that you shouldn't expect to sweat.

I recently bought this video to use with my stability ball and am very happy with it. Normally, the exercise videos annoy me (don't forget to breathe....) but this one doesn't. It is very specific, which is great so that I don't accidentally hurt myself. It is also really good for bad backs...the exercises are tough but don't put stress on your back at all. I would highly recommend this video. The only thing that I wish was different about it is the length. I would rather have a longer workout than just 20 minutes.

This is my favorite Voight workout. It's light and easy, but very entertaining and fun. Three different sessions or do them all. The last one for stretching is very good. I use this DVD as a warm up to my yoga practice. Many other good on the Ball DVDs on the market, but this one is one of my favorites. Sara Ivahoe's Yoga on the Ball is a good one too. Try it, you'll like it! Check my other reviews on Amazon.

She gets the job done. She works out almost every major muscle group in a short period of time. I find myself using this dvd more than any other. Loved it!

I have done other yoga ball videos (like Balence Ball) and this is the most fun. Karen Voight is really friendly and not annoying at all. It is an especially good abs workout - it's not torturous while you do it, but you'll really feel it the next day. If you have been doing yoga for years, you won't be bored or think it is too simple. If you have not used a yoga ball before, it makes the workout a lot more fun. I also find the yoga ball very useful for easing back and neck pain by lying over the ball (not to be taken as medical advice.) Also, you will feel energized at the end, unlike a yoga video which can relax you to the point of sleepiness.

I bought this routine on VHS when it first came out, shortly after I purchased my first stability ball. I have used it regularly ever since without getting bored. It's not a killer workout but it's short, fun, and on days when I feel unmotivated it gets me going. I enjoy using it in conjunction with other videos - getting started with the warm up and abdominals, then pausing and doing my cardio for the day, and wrapping up with the lower body work and cool down. This one is worth the money.

The work out in this cd is easy to do, does not take much time if well schedule according with one's day, results appear with constancy and the strech part is a real bonus that I have not seen in any other cd that works with ball, and I personally own 3 different.

I was lucky enough to go into Costco and buy a kit that had "BLT" and "Strong and Streamline" DVD's that included the body ball, the green genies and a workout matt for just over 20 bucks. Heck I was hoping to just find the ball at that price.

I also bought the book "PowerSculpt: The Women's Body Sculpting & Weight Training Workout Using the Exercise Ball" and I have gotten more use out of the ball with that book. I highly recommend that book.

With BLT I can do the stretch in the morning before I get on my Nordik Track Elliptical for 20-30 minutes and then either do an ab or just the stretch.

For me the lower opening squats are fun and burn, but I don't know if I walk away feeling like I got a good workout. It is more of a mini workout and a great way to get ur body moving arround before you sit in your car and then at work. The abs I feel in my upper abdominals only. I need the DVD in the morning to keep me on schedule... or I would never leave for work.

It is NOT an aerobic workout. Nor is it a serious workout.

All said, I love my body ball and I have just ordered another DVD "Quick Fix - Stability Ball Workout" and "Pilates on the Ball" in an effort to find the perfect body ball workout. I wish the author of "PowerSculpt: The Women's Body Sculpting & Weight Training Workout Using the Exercise Ball" would put out a video w/ the workouts. I have been into Pilates for over a year now and I am looking forward to my exercise ball to take me to new levels.