Product: Kari Anderson REACH! (2005)
Rating: 4.0
nice yoga/pilates/ballet blend of toning and balance work
Firstly I took a star off because the set is not ideal. Performers are wearing dark clothing and the lower background is dark also so in many shots you have difficulty seeing what they are doing. Kari's cueing is great, but I think she should have chosen a better background or lighter outfits.As for the exercises, they are an interesting blend of yoga, pilates and ballet moves - with extra movements added for toning effect eg. downward dog with rear leg lifts to tone glutes. The result is some great toning work but with a real emphasis on balance work which what I love about this workout as it hits all those smaller stabiliser muscles that are often missing from my weights workouts.There are modifications shown throughout so this really is one for all levels. Workout leaves you feeling stretched and toned, not exhausted - great for those 'no weights' toning days or I will use it after a walk, jog or a tough spinning session to strech me out but still work the smaller muscles missed during cardio.She also does some great dynamic stretch work (when you are moving while you stretch) - not any dangerous ballistic stuff though, quite gentle and soothing.