the other 2 reviewers did a great job of providing the breakdowns - i'll just provide my impressions.

I did the entire workout. I used 5, 10, and 2# weights. the 2# was for the anterior delt raises in the 2nd half of the workout. you can get by with 5# weights throughout the entire workout. I used 10# for some of the deadlifts in the 1st half of the workout.

I modified the burpees by using a chair (hands on the chair seat while jumping back). I used the Firm Fanny Lifter (FL) for some of the step work, but there's always 1 or 2 people doing the moves w/o any step.

Laurie leads the side plank series for the obliques in the 2nd half of the workout. some people complained about Laurie's voice, but I think she's fine.

I like this workout because some of the moves are fun (not a party-in-the-box fun, but just uncommon). there's always a modifier, and at times, I felt a little tired and followed the modifier. this is an endurance workout, but it's not too bad. I didn't find any dread factor with the segments.

in the 2nd segment, she does some "swinging" moves when you hold one of the dumbbells. I wondered if she was trying to get some kettlebell effect with this move? at any rate, she should have explained what muscles you were working and also proper form for this particular segment. the reason being is that I think it's easy for you to injure yourself in this segment.

i'll be doing this workout again, probably use one of the premixes.

Instructor Comments:
jari is her usual professional self. as mentioned above, laurie leads the oblique section. both were competent leaders.

bzar