I got this tape on a trade and have to admit that it has "grown" on me. After doing Tough Tape 1, I did not think this tape was nearly as difficult. But, I think I have changed my mind. Tough Tape 2 includes segments from the Crosstrainer videos and Better Buns (WHY do they call it that?) Maximum Body Sculpting, and a small segment from Fat Blaster. I thought the tape was fast moving and contained a good assortment of moves for the upper and lower body.

I decided to do this tape again and use some modifications. I used my barbell and really tried to do the heaviest weight I could. Surprise! I was sweating bullets and really felt like I got a great workout. On the segment of kicks and back lunges ("and now the happy couple" plheeese)...I used a barbell instead of a dowel...much tougher! I also used a barbell on Heidi Tanner's squat segment and Pam Cauthen's lunge/squat section. A minor modification that made a big difference. I did feel that this tape was a better workout for my shoulders than Tough Tape 1...I personally need the shoulder work. The transition between segments were so close together, that sometimes I had to pause the VCR to get my weights ready...but, this also kept my heart rate up there.

I would give this tape a B.....it is now in my rotation for days when I just don't have it in me to do a Cathe tape or when a severe case of PMS has arrived.

Instructor Comments:
The blend of instructors keeps the tape interesting - I didn't mind the changes.

Suzanne M.