CIA 2201: Strength Express

Mindy Mylrea
Year Released: 2002

Categories: Balance/Medicine/Mini/Stability Ball, Gliding Disks, Total Body Workouts


THIS VIDEO IS TOUGH! I would not recommend this for beginners OR intermediates. You better be a solid advanced exerciser who has eaten Wheaties for breakfast, gotten a full 8 hours sleep and taken some vitamin supplements before attempting this workout! And then, it may still be too difficult to do without modifications (at least it was for me and I am a pretty advanced exerciser). I can't say I don't like this video, but I can't say I like it too because I felt so wiped out and overly challenged all through it - this workout is heavy on the aerobics with strength mixed in and there are lots of really difficult exercises involving planks (which for me are the most difficult of all exercises).

My main problem with the video (and this is probably just my personal taste) is that Mindy is SO hyper, loud and chatty all through the video - I felt like I was getting a headache. Lots of groaning, whooping, and loud continuous hyper chatter - almost "enthusiasm overkill".

It's a really tough workout and if you like aerobics, and a high-energy style and you are a very advanced exerciser, you may like it. As for me, the jury is still out. I will give it one more try, though.

Instructor Comments:
Mindy is a very enthusiastic, energetic instructor who seems like she really has a good time. As I mentioned in my review, she's VERY chatty and hyper and this can be annoying to some people.

SassyGirl

11/23/2002