I received this workout as a preview copy. I loved the fact that it was customizable; that is, you can pick and choose which workouts you want to do, and the order in which you want to do them. The workout chapters are (1) HIIT 101; (2) HIIT Explosion; (3) Upper Body HIIT; (4) Rock Bottom HIIT; and (5) Ab HIIT. In each of the workout chapters, each exercise is repeated two times for 20 seconds each, with a quick 10-second break between sets.

HIIT 101: Warm-up with jump rope moves. Exercises include (1) side-to-side leaps; (2) place hands on mat and jump legs back and forward; (3) hands on mat, jump legs from side to side; (4) in seated position, place hands behind you, lift butt off the floor and kick legs up to ceiling; (5) crawl forward on hands, alternate toes, return; (6) “4 corner” jumps; (7) hands on mat, jump legs side to side; (8) lower to knees, stand up & jump. There is a short break in between each exercise (thank goodness!) She showed some good modifications for the more “jumpy” moves and does a nice, brief stretch after the set. Initial thoughts: good energy, good personality!

UPPER BODY HIIT: Warm-up with arms opened wide, then bring them across chest for a nice hug; repeat. Exercises include (1) lower hands to floor, walk out, pushup, walk back; (2) hands on mat, alternate swing-kicking legs from side-to-side; (3) on mat, triceps dips with alternating leg kicks; (4) from squatting position, lean forward and lower hands to mat, then push back to squat position; (5) lower onto mat for mountain climbers, return; (6) from downward-facing dog, push back and reach alternating hands toward opposite ankle; (7) push-up, then walk hands across mat, push-up, then walk hands to other side of mat, etc; (8) from plank position, turn and reach for alternating side planks. Time a brief stretch!

EXPLOSION: Warm up with jumping jacks. (For some reason, I noticed how really BUFF the instructor looked in this 10-minute section – really toned arms & nice, flat abs – and cute striped socks, by the way!) Exercises include (1) jogging in place with high knees; (2) big jumps forward, move back, big jump again; (3) lower hands to mat, extend one leg into the air, jump back and forth on the other leg; (4) same exercise, other leg; (5) high jumps with football runs (fast feet); (6) jump squats, alternating hands touching floor; (7) shuffle side-to-side with opposite arm touching floor; (8) with both hands on mat, “frog-kick” your legs up like you’re kicking your butt, then stand and lift one knee then the other. Brief stretch! (I am also beginning to notice that she counts down "THREE–TWO–ONE!" A lot!!)

ROCK BOTTOM: Warm up with squats. Exercises include (1) skater jumps side-to-side; (2) squat jumps with alternating side leg lifts; (3) low lunge on one leg, return to standing with a jump; repeat same leg; (4) same exercise on other leg; (5) bridge lift with alternating leg lifts, kicking leg high with the buttocks lift; (6) plie jump squats; (7) squats with kicks when standing; (8) diagonal squat, crouch to plank, return. A much needed stretch.

AB WORKOUT: Warm-up with standing twist, arms in “genie” position. Exercises include (1) side knee pulls (oblique twists), both sides; (2) planks while bringing knee to same-side elbow; (3) lower body crunch while legs lift up; (4) planks with side jumps, bringing feet toward shoulders; (5) sit-ups with knees wide, overhead arms “hammer” floor between knees on the lift; (6) plank position, alternating legs under the body and touching floor with foot; (7) plank position, push back and side twist (it looked like she was actually struggling with this move – thank goodness!); (8) planks with wide legs, alternating front punches. Finally, a stretch.

I loved that the warm-up moves and the stretches were all different depending on the body exercises. The instructor seemed very friendly and showed good modifications for most of the moves.

Debbie J