Product Details

• Format: Color, Original recording reissued, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Ventura Distribution
• VHS Release Date: April 9, 2002
• Run Time: 50 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00005K22Z
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #277,939 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Customer Reviews

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111 of 113 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I can wear short SHORTS now! YAAAAY!!!, July 20, 2001

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ISISMOON (Paris, France) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Karen Voight - Pilates - Total Body Training [VHS] (VHS Tape)

First let me say that this is not a video for absolute beginners. Secondly, let me also tell you that this tape must be used in conjunction w/ a Resist-A-Ring & a Yoga Mat. That said, I must tell you a little before & after story. My thighs that once resembeled a lumpy mass of undercooked oatmeal is now sinewy, long & rock hard. My buttocks which looked like a sack of dead rats are now perky, tight & smooth. Karen has you do moves that have to be seen to be believed. She has you do endless repetitions of Resist-A-Ring thigh excercises that will make you almost wanna scream at the TV. Then, if that weren't enough, Karen has you do these lying, open legged inner thigh moves that is so intense that by now, you wanna start throwing things at the TV. All this & for what? Well, the payoff is immense. My legs, butt, thighs(especially thighs) & abs are solid & lean. My whole body is lithe & I have more energy PLUS I'm more relaxed & focused. With videos like this, who needs to go to a gym? Surely not me.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Oh Baby, You Will Feel the Burn!, May 9, 2002

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Rebecca Johnson "The Rebecca Review" (Washington State) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Karen Voight - Pilates - Total Body Training [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Karen's calm voice has such a subtle way of enticing you into challenging exercises. The workout goddess herself will guide you through the workout while you are lying on your back, stomach or sitting. But don't think that because you are on the floor, this is going to be easy.

Let me tell you, this is definitely intermediate and will give you a great lower-body workout. By the time you hit the pushups, I guarantee you will be panting. Yes, the transitions are easy and the workout doesn't have any fancy steps. In fact, the entire workout consists of smooth distinctive movements based on Pilates, Yoga, Ballet, and Karen's unique and fun body-sculpting techniques.

First you wake up your muscles and head into a session of squeezing your thighs together with a "Resist-a-Ring" providing the resistance. You need a "Resist-a-Ring" (14" spring-polymer circle with inside and outside padding) and a yoga mat to do this workout. Both can be ordered from Karen's site.

There are 8 minutes of stretching, 36 minutes of seated and lying toning and another 6 minutes of stretching/cool down. During the 50 minutes, you will work on your upper body for 4 minutes. The lower body emphasis lasts for 26 minutes with a concentration on Abs for 6 minutes.

The use of the "Resist-a-Ring" helps to inspire mental concentration, proper form and precise movements set to smooth, yet upbeat jazz music.

While you will feel the burn, upon completion you will also feel a subtle energy flowing through your entire body. Karen's workouts really do make you feel good and you can see the results.

If you are looking for special attention to help slim and firm your butt and things, this will give you the leaner look you desire. While you are not using weights in this workout, Karen recommends combining this exercise video with your regular routine of weights and aerobic exercise.

If you enjoy this video, you will love Core Essentials and Abdominals & Back, which are part of the Body Reform/Pilates Series. YogaSculpt and Streamline Fitness are also favorites.

If you want to feel the burn, this is for you! You will also feel calm and in control for the rest of the day.

~The Rebecca Review

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOWIE ZOWIE....this is a winner!, November 29, 2002

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"graphiste" (canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Karen Voight - Pilates - Total Body Training [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Absolutely Amazing!

This was my first Karen Voigt video but def, not my last! I have since got the other 2 tapes in the series but this one is my fave.

I don't have the exact 'resist-a-ring" (can't find it in Canada!) that she uses, but I found one at Sears that is padded both outside & insidefor about half the cost.

I work out 5-6 days a week at an intermediate level doing all sorts of different things (cardio machines, light weight training, winsor pilates) so I thought this would be a good chnage to do to shake up my routine.

After the first time using it, I could barely walk! It hurt to even sit down nd it was worse to get up! I thought I was in some shape but OUCH!!!!! So if you are a beginner I would try sometyhing a bit less intense.

But WOW...now that I have incorporated this tape into my weekly schedule i can feel a difference in my INNER THIGHS! Muscle and firmness and tone....amazing!

Highly recommended if you want to work your thights, esp inner. The ring is a neat tool. Does a fantastic job for something so deceptively simple!

You will enjoy this tape. Karen has a dry sense of humor and I like how she admits that she can't do everything (like a full stretch on one side). It makes her with the perfect body all the more likable and enjoyable to watch!

A+++++