I reviewed this workout above, so I won't go over the details above, but I wanted to add a couple of thoughts.

I used this DVD for awhile and then got rid of it. Recently, I reacquired it. The past year has been a really difficult one on the fitness front and I lost much of the fitness that I had built up. So, I'm 52 and coming back.

This DVD is a good one for me in that effort. It's an intermediate level workout that provides a modifier who gives some good modifications. So, I can use it to build up my fitness. And, the workout just flows - I didn't watch the clock like I do with some workouts.

Tonya establishes a pattern for the strength work (double time, singles, pules, holds, singles) and applies it to the moves. There are some long sets with a lot of reps. If you don't like compound moves, you may not want to go with this workout, because there are a number of them in the workout. I used 4-5 pounds and felt well worked out because of the number of reps. (And, remember, I'm coming back.)

Most of the moves are no problem with a couple of exceptions. In the first workout, she has you do a lot of deadlifts, not the best thing for my lower back. So, I did the slower reps and skipped the faster one. In the second workout, she has you do some moves on all fours on the floor. I leaned over on a chair and did them standing. Last year's knee replacement doesn't allow for me to do work on all fours yet.

Instructor Comments:
She is calm and encouraging and totally fine with you doing things at your level.

Laura S.