I really enjoy this workout by Ellen. I've tried most of her Crunch offerings and all of The Studio workouts; Skinny Sculpt is -by far- my favorite.

The 30 minute standing portion uses a variety of lower body (plies, toe taps, leg lifts) and upper body movements (reaches, "punches", weighted arm work). I find the weighted arm work quite challenging (perhaps I have weak shoulders). I use 1-2 pound weights for this, and I still drop them part-way through.

I do modify several movements that do not feel good for my body. A few movements I cannot safely do (quick side-to-side plies) and some that just don't feel good on my knees. I found them easy to modify, though.

I *love* the floor work portion. It starts with some ab work, then moves to your back to do some floor-barre type movements. It ends with a nice stretch.

Instructor Comments:
Ellen cues very well and is always cheerful & encouraging. She does make some inane comments in this dvd (trying to explain the title "Skinny Sculpt.") But overall, the chatter isn't pointless talk.

Alisoncooks