The Shape of Things to Come

Kelly Coffey-Meyer
Year Released: 2005

Categories: Circuit Training (cardio and weights)


This workout is about 60 minutes long (it actually seemed to clock in at closer to 50 minutes). Kelly alternates sculpting segments with cardio portions (I think she calls them active rest periods), some of which utilize the step.

There are about 5 sculpting segments that alternate with cardio portions, one for the back, shoulders, biceps, triceps & legs. I think she repeated each body part sculpt segment twice, with the cardio segment afterward twice as well (hope that makes sense). After that you move to the floor for chest work & abs. You also do the chest & ab portions twice.

Some of the moves were quite different than the ones you see in many other workouts that are out there. For example, for the triceps she has you put your hands behind your back and lift your arms, I definitely felt it. Also for the legs you pick up two heavy weights, squat & place both on the floor, squat again & pick up one and then squat once more picking up the other. You then repeat this sequence over & over until you feel a pretty nice burn. The movements felt like they kept my heart-rate up throughout the workout, so I felt like I got a good amount of cardio & strength in this workout.

Another thing I really liked about this workout was the music. It was not the typical canned CIA type stuff, I found it pretty motivating.

Overall I really enjoyed this workout & think it will be one I reach for again & again, especially on those days when I want both cardio & strength training.

Instructor Comments:
I really liked Kelly. She reminded me a bit of Heidi Tanner from The Firm as far as her appearance. She was not too chatty but offered helpful form tips & smiled throughout the workout.

Becky

04/27/2006