This tape really shines out of the second half of the 2K series. The RAW workout is an interval style workout. Combining cardio on and off the step, strength, and balance work this is a great workout. The RAW section is approximately 60 minutes in length. It consists of cardio intervals and also strength intervals. The cardio intervals are done both on and off the step. The choreography is more basic and athletic rather than dancy. The strength intervals combine both basic toning movements while at times utilizing balance and core strength.

The workout begins with a moderate length warm up and stretch. Then moves into the first section of cardio intervals. The intervals are approximately 1 minute in length, with a short recovery period. The basic choreography makes it very easy to push hard during the intervals. Then you move onto strength-based intervals. During this section you will use lots of balance and muscular control, sometimes using compound moves to work different muscle group at the same time. Then you move into a more boot camp interval section. You pyramid the interval lengths; 15-30-45-60 second intervals then work back down from 60-45-30-15. This section is great. I really like the pyramiding of the intervals. Then you move into the last segment, which is strength work, abs and cool down.

The Fusion section of the tape is a perfect addition to anyone stretch routine. It's based on yoga movements. This section is approximately 25 minutes in length. You will do moves like Tree Pose, Cobra, Triangle, Downward Dog, and many other yoga type poses. There are a couple of harder poses. One toward the end is a great core move. You hold your toes while holding a seated V position. I'm shaking the whole time during this one.

All in all this tape is a winner. Its not an all out kick in the pants interval workout like Interval Max, but it will really work your whole body. It's much more fun than Energy Sprint and Intense Moves to me so I'm really looking forward to adding this to my Interval Rotation. And I will be adding the Fusion workout to my stretching and flexibility training as well.

Susie F.