This workouts definitely rank as killer --killer choreography, killer intensity, and killer FUN! There are 3 workouts, each lasting about 35 minutes, plus a warm-up
The first workout is high impact. I'm not even going to call it high/low, because there's not much low. This is my absolute favorite floor aerobics workout of all time. The choreography is challenging, but not frustrating. You'll learn steps like Weeble Wobble and Confusion (both are a blast). The steps, although complex, are not "dancy." They're all built on more athletic-type moves. By the time you get to the end of this, you're dripping. But then he surprises you by saying "let's do it one more time," and you're screaming "YEAH!"
The second workout is step. I have NEVER seen anything like it. I started out with my regular 2 risers, went down to 1, then tried 0, and finally removed the step altogether and decided I'd better learn it on the floor. There is a lot of fast, unusual footwork -- but again, not dancy. Again, we have unique steps like the Wizard of Oz and the Ballet Move. I cannot even begin to describe Wizard of Oz, because I still haven't gotten the hang of it. But the Ballet Move is a repeater -- front, side, front -- but the catch is you don't touch the floor in between. It's harder than it looks (and I can really feel those abs working to hold me in place). I usually don't like step classes that are very complicated, but I adore this. I'll continue to do it on the floor until I get better at it, then I'll work my way back up.
The final workout is Total Body Conditioning. Another unique approach -- does this guy ever run out of creativity? You use the step for this as well as hand weights. Basically, you are (slowly) stepping up and down while doing things with the weights. But that sounds so boring -- and it's not at all. It's fun and *tough*. I use 5-pound weights and I just about die. I find myself cheating a lot. And the abs section -- wow! You do the abs SITTING UP on the step. You gotta try it! It's great. I really like this workout, but I don't think it would build definition as well as the FIRM. I don't know, I've only done it a few times, but I think my body responds better to heavier weights. Plus, this covers both upper and lower body in 35 minutes, so each "half" doesn't get a truly thorough workout. However, since it stresses my muscles to the max (and beyond), it must have something going for it!
In all the workouts, the music is upbeat and fun. I'm really delighted with this video.
I hope Patrick makes tons more. Although I liked the original G-Force (Ultimate Cardio), I'm glad to see Patrick doing something without the other two G's. I thought his workout in the G-Force Ultimate Cardio was by far the best of the 3. So, to sum up this book I've written here -- highly recommended!

Patrick is wonderful. He could win awards for his charm and personality, but if they don't give awards for that, he definitely deserves one for "Best Fitness Video of the Year." Well, I don't think they have that award either, but I'm sure you get the picture.

Annie S.

06/12/1997