This is a 45 minute workout divided between a standing cardio Pilates-inspired segment and a mat segment. Very similar in format and feel to Crunch: Fat Burning Pilates, except this one adds 1-3 lb. weights to both segments. The cardio portion of B&F is longer than in FB, making the matwork section much shorter. No Ravi drum music this time around, either. In fact, I can't remember the music in B&F at all. As in FB, one background exerciser does modified moves, mainly by not using weights. Fewer bare bellies in this one, too!
The cardio segment is pretty basic and low impact with some traditional hi/lo moves like sidesteps and mambos, but with an empahsis on extending up through the spine and the Pilates stance. The first combos don't use weights. You pick them up about a third of the way in to begin four-limbed movements. People with shoulder problems might want to either go light or preview the moves. There are many, many side lunges and several front and rear lunges, including a few lunge/knee up combos. The weights help boost heart rate; I'm an intermediate exerciser and my hr got up into a reasonable zone.
The matwork is about 8 minutes and consists of "Shave the head" (french presses), seated arm work/ab combos, lying twists and toe taps, and straddle/reverse crunches, all with weights, and single leg stretch and single straight leg without weights.
I like FB Pilates and use it a lot, and though this has a similar feel and would make a good companion workout, the number of side lunges and the shorter matwork section (not to mention no Ravi!) make me less enthusiastic about this workout.

Instructor Comments:
Very perky and seems to know her stuff. She provides some good visualization tips to help with the Pilates positioning. Some of her cues happen on the move rather than right before it and she doesn't always explain a move, so it helps to watch the video through once to see what she means.

Kate