Energy Sprint

Karen Voight
Year Released: 1993

Categories: Step Aerobics


I really like this video. It is my favorite interval training video. Why? Because I love the music. I like the bright set. I like all the different people in the background. Some are using a 6 inch step, some an 8 inch step and some are using no step. The choreography is easy for me but this workout is not easy. I love it how that sprints have a screen at the bottom of the video so you can see how long each sprint is. It helps motivate you to push harder. The warm up is very energizing and then Karen goes into toning using the step. It easy very easy if you are an advanced Firm user. She uses no weights. The sprints are fun! fun! fun! I LOVE the music so even though the choreography is basic, I can just tune out the choreography and work on the intensity. The last sprint is done on the floor and boy were my endorphins pumping. The way the music is on the last sprint is like a finale music. You even do this clap move and it was like an applaude that you are just about to end. The upper body work is very easy compared to the Firm. Karen uses light weights /high reps and does toning on the step. The exercises are Pushups, chest flies , tricep , bicep and a little shoulder work. I felt like it was a good light toning work using 6lb dumbells. Perfect to do day after a tough heavy weight lifting day like MI-S or Tough Tape. The abs were very good. I loved the music all throughout and the cool down music was beautifully done. Just a wonderfully put together workout. I have to say it again that I love how her dogs come on the set at the end and she picks them up and rubs there bellies. I give this workout and A.

Instructor Comments:
Karen Voight can be repetative in her cueing but it doesn't bug me so much as it did when I first did the workout. After doing the workout for a while, her "up, down, up, down" cueing doesn't bother me. She makes the workout fun even though she is very serious. Her choreography is nothing like Cathe Friedrich. It is basic stepping. Karen reminds me of Helen Reddy. Her body is very toned. I like it how her dogs come on the set at the end of the video.

Mandy Lee

05/13/1998