I just wanted to put my chump change in on this too... this video is just too dreadful to not write in. To be fair, my box has a banner that says for intermediate and advanced. As has been previously mentioned, the cast and the instructor use terrible form. And there are very few form pointers. I know, many advanced videos don't include them, so I won't slight them for that. I also think all that equipment is so silly, especially since so much of it is used only in passing and in no meaningful way. Like the ball. All they used it for was in the warm up, and I didn't have a handy replacement so I used nothing and felt like I got fine warm up that way. Who wants to pay $40 for a ball you use for 5 min.? Also, all the steps you juggle... I understand why the Firm uses 2 sizes, but maybe they could come up with another workout that only uses one again, or do a workout where you use one step, do all the stuff you do with it, then put it away and bring out the next step, then put it away... I feel like I'm juggling equipment. And I think the barbell is misguided. The cast and leader used very poor form and need to learn proper form with light weights before they "heavy up" with their barbells. Also, and this has nothing to do with Tamala's instruction, I'm confused why the camera kept focusing on her rear end, especially when her shorts were riding up. It really seems to undermine the Firm's idea that are building strong women and not babes. Finally, I have to agree- if you're going to go about saying that you have the best videos available (and the best workout system around) you better make darned sure that your productions are worthy of that claim. Like all Firm videos, this one looks great, but its claim on being the best is only superficial.

Instructor Comments:
tamala is cute and smiles a lot. she doesn't strike as a very professional instructor- her form, as someone else mentioned, is appalling. she does have a pleasant demeanor though, and seems quite enthusiastic.

lala