I just can't let this one go without submitting a review. What a great workout! I have a large video collection, and I am almost getting to a point where I like all of the videos I buy to be new and different from what I already have. This one definitely meets that criteria. This is an interval workout, but it's very different than other interval workouts out there. It isn't a fixed length anaerobic interval workout like Interval Max and Intense Moves (which are also great), but it has agility, speed, and anaerobic intervals. Don't expect that you'll go anaerobic for a minute and then recover for a number of cycles, because that's not how the workout is structured. It's an awesome cardio workout, with lots and lots of variety.

I have just a couple of comments about how I do the workout. Usually I'm not a fan of modifying much; I like to do the workout as the instructor does. However, with this one I do tailor it a little. As has been mentioned, there is no stretching during the warm-up. I do the bulk of my stretching after the workout is over, and that is how this video is structured, but I do pause the video after the very thorough warm-up and do some stretches on my own. Those of you who are prone to Achilles tendon flare-ups may want to take special care to do this as well. There are several moves that to me have the potential of being hard on the achilles (but I'm no expert), such as a couple of variations on a shuffle repeater and a very fast running basic step. Personally I'm not prone to Achilles problems (YET, knock on wood!), but I take care to really stretch out the calf and especially the soleus after the workout. People with achilles problems might also want to modify these moves.

What a great workout! The time will fly! The cardio section is just fabulous, and the strength section is solid (I mostly use this on cardio days, skip the toning and go straight to the abs and the stretch, though). Mindy really makes the workout. She is amazing! If you're looking for intensity and variety in your cardio workouts, GET THIS VIDEO!!!

Instructor Comments:
Wow, I really wish that I had a P.E. teacher like Mindy in high school! She is so friendly and motivating, and has a great rapport with the rest of the exercisers. She pushes you, but in a very positive, encouraging way. And just when the intensity gets really tough, she'll start talking to you like you're actually there exercising with her to help you along. I don't think I've ever seen an instructor enjoying herself (or himself, for that matter) as much as Mindy seems to during this tape. Her enthusiasm is so contagious! She is chatty in a good way, just the way a good instructor would be in a live class. This is a great workout on its own accord, but Mindy really makes it shine even more. I just can't say enough positive things about her. Awesome!

Kristin Aziz