I really like this workout. I did it for the first time today. It is only available in DVD and opens with a customizable menu. There are five (5) 10-minute segments and you can choose any combination up to a total of six (6) for a 10 to 60 minute workout. I opted for the Play All option (all five segments in the order they appear on the cover) for my first time.

Each workout segment starts with a creative warm-up that is specific to the type of workout. The warm-ups were a little higher intensity then I am used to as a warm-up but they were not out of my range. And if I was using multiple segments I would not want to go to a really slow warm-up in between. Each segment also has a minimal stretch at the end.

Slow & Steady Burn
This segment is supposed get your heart rate up and keep it steady. It accomplishes that goal. Michelle does several short combination with bouncy and spirited moves. While she encourages adding air, the moves are not plyometric. The moves tend to be athletic inspired and not dance-y. It’s enjoyable and easy to learn.

Carb Killer
This is a kick boxing inspired workout. I really liked the detailed instruction Michelle did for each of the moves. She really encourages purposeful movements not just flaying around. Her instruction of the roundhouse kick particularly helped me in that I never could get my legs to move right before.

Power Blast
This segment uses plyometrics. I really enjoyed it. I consider myself beginner/intermediate in part because of endurance issues. In this segment I had to pause once to catch my breath although I wasn’t panting yet. I think in the future I will be able to do it all the way through.

Interval Burn
This segment is bootcamp inspired. I found this fun and full of moves I haven’t done before (I don’t have any bootcamp workouts). There are a lot of moves in which you twist or bend as part of a larger movement and she did them quicker then I thought I could but was able to do them. This segment also has some floor moves that use a mat.
This segment had the one instance of Michelle modifying down after adding a move (jumping jacks to half jacks) and I was grateful for the break.

Metabolism Booster
This segment uses small dumbbells, Michelle does not even suggest a poundage and does not say what weight she is using. I think she was using five pounds and choose to use three because I wasn’t looking for a strength workout today. There are a lot of compound moves combining lower body movements with upper body movements. Many of the lower body moves reminded me of Tamilee’s I Want Those Buns. The segment finishes with ab work and stretches on a mat.

Overall I really liked this workout. I got a good workout and I had fun. I can see using the various segments as add-ons or doing one or two repeated for a specific type of work. I can also see using the play all option again for variety.

Instructor Comments:
I really liked Michelle. She was clear, upbeat, and encouraging. She gave modifications first but encourages your to try the tougher version. I was also happy with her cueing.

Candi