This is one of those workouts that I like, but don't love, though I wish I could get into it more.

The workout is split into 5 ten minute sections, which are:

Arms & Upper Body - this starts with a Lotte Berk style "marching in place" warm up. You then work your arms and shoulders from various angles using light weights and little pulses. This section feels thorough and hits the triceps quite a bit (imagine the "underarm tightener" from Callanetics done with weights and with variations).

Thigh Sculpt - this section consists of various little pulses in plie position on tiptoes, performed with legs turned out and in parallel and using a chair as a "barre". I get frustrated with this section because there seems to be a lot of pauses and holds. I feel like I want to be moving more.

Gluteal Sculpt - this section uses the chair for balance again, but you are folded over so that your hands rest on the edge of the chair seat rather than the back. You do a series of single leg pulses to the side and back, with straight leg and with a bent leg. This section tends to frustate me too for the same reason as the thigh section does, there seems to be a lot of pausing and holding positions.

Ab Sculpt - this section is my favourite, it is a very good, thorough c-curve ab workout wich works the abs all over (upper, lower, obliques etc). I'm used to doing c-curve ab work with legs up from doing Callanetics frequently, so I prefer not to use a wall to rest my feet on as demonstrated, I think this actually makes the exercises more challenging for me and keeps my leg muscles engaged too as a bonus.

Each of the above sections includes stretches relating to the muscles worked which minimises soreness the next day (for me at least) and makes it easier to use a section as an add on without doing the whole workout.

Stretch Sculpt - this section features various yoga stretches, with Liz doing the more advanced ones and I think Fred modifies some with a strap. A thorough stretch segment and quite relaxing.

What I like about this workout:

I like the energy and vibe of the workout and of Liz and Fred. I like how each section includes stretches, and I think the arm and ab sections feel very challenging and thorough.

There are a couple of bonus sections, an ab section from Pilates Plus and something else for the thighs using a playground ball. Good if you feel like adding on something extra, but I've only tried them once each.

What I don't like:

You can't customize / program the workout (like you can with say 10 minute solution, e.g. just put 2 or 3 sections together for a mini workout). This isn't a big deal, but it would be nice if it had this feature.

I can't seem to get into the thigh and glute sections. It could be a problem with my form, and/or my impatience with holding postions! I much prefer the thigh and glute work in Super Callanetics (except for the kneeling one, I skip that!).

Instructor Comments:
I like Fred and Liz, they seem to genuinely enjoy the exercises. They cue very well (by voice over), give form pointers and explain the benefits of the exercises, and they manage to do this without being overly chatty. The music is generic, perky workout music but not too noticeable or loud. There is a music only option too which I imagine will be a good option for those who learn the workout very well.

BalletCat