This workout has already been well broken down, so I’m just going to add my opinions. The weight/cardio circuit style of this workout is just very similar to his Hard Work Conditioning series, so I couldn’t help but compare them. I have done and enjoyed the HWC series for a while (and rank them in difficulty from easiest to hardest as HWC, HWC 24/7, and HWC 2) and definitely think that LHB is a step above all three. This workout was super fun, but just grueling! While not as long as HWC 2 (which to be fair is also pretty challenging) the cardio seems more explosive and I also think part of the reason LHB seems harder is that you can go a bit heavier with the poundage than with the HWCs. With the HWCs I am usually limited to 5-8# but in this workout I could use 10# for a lot of exercises and even a 15# for some exercises in which you’re only holding one weight.

I really enjoyed the music and the workout just had so much energy! I have used the entire workout (thank goodness it clocks in at just under an hour, I have not done the ab workout) or have added blocks to other workouts. The workout is not chaptered, but at the end of the main chapter (which is the warm up through the last block) you have the option to go to the abs, or the cool down chapter.

My one complaint is that they immediately jumped into each exercise without explaining it (until you were doing it) so there is a small learning curve, because some of Patrick’s exercises (yes, even the weight exercises) can be complex. In a similar way that Paul Katami’s exercises are sometimes complex. But with more use this will not be an issue.

Aside from being very grueling, this advanced workout is fun and tough and a great way to get in some AWT cardio/strength. I’ll be picking this one up on a regular basis. Overall grade A!

Instructor Comments:
I really enjoy Patrick for his enthusiasm and encouragement he brings to his workouts. He doesn’t say “oh my gosh” as much in this one, but does joke at himself by saying “this is my first oh my gosh in the workout!” and also makes the woo/grunt sounds he does in other workouts. He demonstrates some but mostly walks around to his backgrounders and gives them encouragement while pointing out their good form. He doesn’t mirror cue per se but sometimes says “your right” or “your left” when explaining a move.

Emily B.