Karen Voight - Pure & Simple Stretch
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Actor: Karen VoightBrand: First Look Home Entertainment
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 40 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-09-07
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Entertaining Fitness
Movie Reviews of Karen Voight - Pure & Simple Stretch
Movie Review: Purely and Simply Good
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the transferred-to-DVD version of Karen's classic Pure and Simple Stretch video and it shows in the less-than-smooth transitions between the stretching chapters. The costumes and hairstyles are dated, so if that sort of thing bothers you, stay away. Karen's pinky-lavender and bright blue ensemble is a good reminder of why the 80s haven't come back--yet. The cover design is the same as it always was.
There are two stretching sections, one standing (10 minutes) and one on the floor (30 minutes). You can do them in one continuous 40 minute program or do them separately. The stretches flow smoothly from one to the next and are held a good, long time, much longer than in most stretching videos. Karen's very serious demeanor isn't everyone's cup of tea, but her cueing is excellent; after you've done the routine once or twice, you can do it without watching, just listening, and she gives tips for proper form right at the places where you need them. All you need to do the stretches is a mat (if you want one), and one or two folded towels for the floor stretches.
There are two women and a man doing the stretches with her. Karen gives different levels of some of the stretches, encouraging you to do what is comfortable for you and stop when something pulls or hurts. Unlike in many videos/DVDs, the others are not demonstrating the different levels of stretching, with one doing beginner and one intermediate and so on; all three just stretch along with her, doing what seems comfortable for them. There is NO chit chat at all on this DVD; Karen is all business and the others never open their mouths.
The music is New Age (if you like New Age, you will recongize some of the names)and is relaxing and unobtrusive; the set is plain. There are some extras on the DVD that are not on the video, but they aren't anything to write home about. The walking tips are nice but nothing special and the rest are just ads for Karen's other products.
If you like yoga-style stretching, this will probably not be the DVD for you. This is an athletic-style stretch. But if you want a good, sound stretching video that will leave you feeling relaxed and energized at the same time, then this is a great choice. There's a reason that the video is considered a classic and I highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in a solid stretching program.
Summary of Karen Voight - Pure & Simple Stretch
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