 Kari Anderson: Sweat Express
ASIN: 6303027180
Customer's Rating: 4
Summary: Great workout - probably not for beginners
Comments: This is a great cardio workout - do the entire thing and you'll be panting and sweating (which always makes me feel like I've achieved something!).
Even though the music and clothing really are outdated, the video is very well put-together. Kari and the entire team are in synch (most other videos I've used have all kinds of mistakes here and there). They do the moves effortlessly.
One thing I'd say is that this is a little complex for beginners. I'm probably intermediate to advanced and I still fumble through some of the moves. The second half of the tape becomes more involved with turns and leaps - it just takes practice.
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 Angles, Lines and Curves II
ASIN: B00006I4X1
Customer's Rating: 5
Summary: Outstanding!
Comments: This is such an awesome workout video. I love to use this workout on "in-between" days - that is, days in between my strength training workouts when I don't want to use weights, but still want to get a good workout. What I love about this video is its combination of toning, yoga, pilates and dance. It has a very fluid feel to it, wonderful, relaxing music and it is quite challenging! Kari Anderson is a wonderful and inspiring instructor which such beauty and grace - she is truly an inspiration. I highly recommend this video!
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 Angles Lines and Curves
ASIN: B00004WZ4Y
Customer's Rating: 5
Summary: Excellent Video!
Comments: This video is an excellent workout for in-between strength training days. I thought the production and music was beautiful with very soft white hues and gentle new-age music which really added to the experience. This workout could be described as a combination of yoga, pilates and dance - more yoga and pilates and less dance. Where the dance comes in is in the transitions between the yoga and pilates movemements. There is a focus on the body's form and gracefulness and this is where the dance element comes in. Kari is a wonderful instructor with a very natural way about her. She seems very comfortable in front of the camera and I found her to be very inspiring to listen to and watch.
As I said in the beginning, I think this video is good for in-between days where you don't want to use weights but you still want to workout. I wouldn't depend on this video as my sole source of exercise but it is an excellent stretching and toning workout for those in-between days. I highly recommend it!
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 Fitness Formula
ASIN: 1568320906
Customer's Rating: 5
Summary: A must have in your fitness library!
Comments: This video has received many rave reviews, and believe me, they're all true! I first purchased the tape (my first step video) approximately 7 years ago and I still use it once a week in my five day routine. It still remains challenging and is a good solid workout.
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 Kari Anderson Present Danceworks
ASIN: B00004WZ50
Customer's Rating: 5
Summary: Decent workout
Comments: I thoroughly enjoy doing this workout. I tripped over my feet the first few times I did it but, once I learned the moves, it was well worth it. It's a fun routine. You will break a good sweat and firm up with the toning exercises.
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 Kari Anderson: Two the Max
ASIN: 6302705533
Customer's Rating: 5
Summary: Kari does it again!
Comments: Kari Anderson is one of the most experienced video fitness instructors I have ever seen. Her moves are simple and repeated enough to be learned, but not boring. The music is "peppy", but not corny. It's also original music, so that is a bonus. I recommend it highly!
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 Body Tech
ASIN: 1929430019
Customer's Rating: 4
Summary: Tough workout!
Comments: This is one of the toughest videos I've worked out to yet! The choreography took a few times for me to finally follow properly, but I did eventually "get it". I would say this video is for more advanced steppers who have been doing step or working out in general for at least a year or so. It is definitely not easy, but you will sweat and get results. Also, the toning section w/weights was just the right length.
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 Bench Works
ASIN: 6302414032
Customer's Rating: 5
Summary: more like how step used to be
Comments: The only complaint I have about this workout, is 1 section there are more repeaters than I'd prefer. The music is great, not spectacular, but has a good beat. The routine is fun and only a few tricky moves are thrown in. A higher moderate exerciser could do this tape. Don't let the advanced part on the title make you think otherwise.
The tape ends with a dyna band tubing section on the step, then off with some upper body and ab work. This section is short. I like that this tape has upper body added. Great workout.
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 Kari Anderson: Total Body Fitness
ASIN: 9305330053
Customer's Rating: 5
Summary: Really total body
Comments: These videos are really fun and challenging to do. Danceworks is the best exercise video I've ever used and I never get tired of doing it. The Northwest Ballet Company dancers featured in the video are inspirational and really look like they are having fun. The Angles, Lines and Curves video changes the pace and slows things down. I don't think it misses a single muscle in your whole body. I've found this is nice to do after the danceworks video as it stretches and moves everything. Body Tech, the third video, is a step aerobics video but you don't have to use the step to do it. I've never used a more comprehensive program.
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 CURL
ASIN: B00006I4X3
Customer's Rating: 5
Summary: best club-style work out video ever!
Comments: ive been looking for a video which motivates me just like the gym to just do it and this is it. she gets right to the point.
she walks around the class and really focuses on your form.
its fast and the music is upbeat and motivating. in-between rests doing different ab work. the video only being 20 minutes doesn't really matter its well worth it. before the video talks she talks briefly about the areas she is going to work on.
after the video ends everyone stretches out.
my main concern was my form being sacrificed.
but no matter what work-out video you do, you need to always focus on your form. no matter the pace. go at your own pace and rest if needed but never force yourself being your will jeopardize your form.
so if you love the whole gym/club-style work outs then this if for you.
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 One on One Personal Training System: Step Aerobics with Kari Anderson
ASIN: 6303381383
Customer's Rating: 4
Summary: Kari Anderson delivers - again
Comments: Kari Anderson is easy to follow, staying one step ahead of you at all times. I liked this video because there wasn't a lot of jumping moves (although she does demonstrate a few jumps for an alternate, higher-intensity workout) or complicated choreography. Basically, Kari Anderson is a great instructor and she's becoming a permanent addition to my home exercise library. I only gave this 4 out of 5 stars because the set they used was very cheap and cheesy... If you can ignore that part and just keep your focus on the workout you'll do fine!
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 Classic Cardio
ASIN: 1929430108
Customer's Rating: 5
Summary: A workout with class
Comments: The first time I did this tape, it didn't get my heart rate up much because I was just learning the moves. But from the second time on this video got me into my target zone. You can do the moves more vigorously if you want a harder workout, or you can modify for a little lower impact if you want a little easier day. It really does get you sweating, though. Kari and Jay are great instructors who obviously have enthusiasm for what they are doing without being silly or "whooping." I have been exercising for about a year and consider myself intermediate/advanced, and this tape is a definite keeper.
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 Tone it Up
ASIN: 1568323484
Customer's Rating: 5
Summary: A great tape, love the band
Comments: This tape uses a medium flexiband, which is a theraband green for those of you who are therapists. The workout is short (35min)easy and effective as you want it to be. I love her explanations, smooth yet calming voice, and the music is pretty good too. She shows you how to use the band for both upper, and lower extremities, and even some torso/ab work. Great tape, I highly recommend it.
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 Classic Step
ASIN: 1929430116
Customer's Rating: 5
Summary: Classic Step review
Comments: I love this video! Most exercise videos get boring very quickly, but this one was so varied that there was no time for boredom. It was complicated and somewhat frustrating at first, but definately not boring. I hope this duo makes more exercise videos. They are great!
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