For me, this DVD has been a sneaky hit. When listing my absoute favorite workouts that I love, it probably wouldn't occur to me to include this DVD because I just don't FEEL that much love for it. But, at the same time, you couldn't pry it out of my hands, if you tried. That's because it's such a versatile DVD that gives so many options. And, the workouts themselves are pleasant and effective; I enjoy them while I'm doing them. In the end, it really is a favorite. This DVD offers two main 30-minute workouts and a bunch of premixes, many of which I use regularly. Some of her other 30-Minute to Fitness DVDs have premixes that I don't really use because they give options that don't conform to my workout preferences, but these are right up my alley.

This DVD includes her "old crew" of background exercisers, including Lauren who acted as modifier. The two main workouts are structured the same, just with different moves within that structure of sets of moves. In each set, Kelly combines two upper body exercises for the same body part, alternating them for several sets; then she does a lower body move, and you can do it with whatever weight you wish; then she does a "rest" move, a standing abs exercise, although she does do a set of planks here and there.

Kelly recommends having three sets of dumbbells for these workouts (light, medium, and heavy). One of the things that I LOVE about these workouts is that you can make it into the KIND of workout you want - light weights for an endurance workout, heavier weights for a true strength workout, or something in between. Of course, you can do as many reps as you want to make those choices happen.

Here are the premixes Kelly includes on the DVD. Each includes a warm up and a cool down, which is nice given that the main workouts don't include the warm up (a separate item on the DVD main menu). Above, I talked about how Kelly does standing abs work as a "rest" after the moves for legs. Some of these premixes given options for what that rest can be. I use the ones with cardio rests to turn these workouts into an AWT (aerobic weight training) option.

*Workout One with Cardio Rests (37:18)
*Workout Two with Cardio Rests (39:38)
*Workout One with No Rests (30:04)
*Workout Two with No Rests (32:49)
*Workout One - No Legs (27:09)
*Workout Two - No Legs (27:50)
*All Legs and Core (34:55)
*Cardio and Legs (37:13)
*Cardio and Upper Body (56:15)
*Core and Yoga (21:51)

In the end, I really value this DVD and the options it gives. It would be a great "desert island" workout because it gives so many options.

Instructor Comments:
She shines in this workout. Her cueing is clear and she's enthusiastic about what she's doing.

Laura S.