Tone It Up!

Kari Anderson
Year Released: 1994

Categories: Total Body Workouts


This is a 38-minute strengthening/toning tape that uses dynabands (one is included with the tape.) I use it on days when I don't feel like schlepping out the weights, but want to feel like I've worked out. FIRM believers might not find this tape very challenging, but you could always use a stronger band. Kari is honest in the beginning of the tape that weights are best, but that bands are good to use at home. The workout includes video insets showing what the equivalent exercise would be using weights. What I like best about this tape is that the moves flow elegantly--Kari is an excellent teacher. Despite its length, this tape manages to cover the major body parts. My only complaint is that the lower body work, which requires that you tie the band into a loop, is a pain b/c it slips off your foot if you're not careful. Also, she explains at the beginning that those with knee problems can loop the band above the knee for the leg exercises, but then she never shows this modification during the workout. All in all, this is a nice little total-body workout when you're pressed for time.

Elaine C.

03/11/1997