I really enjoyed this video. It was soothing and really allowed me to get into each movement and focus on it. I did the whole thing with 5 pound dumbells as is demonstrated in the video, and while I think there are some places I could go higher, for someone just starting out on serious weight training videos - it really worked all my muscles. The triceps and chest were especially tough - the tricep pushups were a real killer.

I liked the fact that the background exercisers had very real bodytypes, I found it very motivating. If they can do it, so can I! But the video was deceiving at first - the warm up is so wimpy and everyone looks so unassuming - you start out thinking it can't be that hard. But then it just keeps going and going! I didn't find myself looking at the clock though, as the circuit style kept things interesting.

I borrowed this from the library and now I'm going to have to go buy my own copy.

Instructor Comments:
Her accent reminded my of Frances McDormand's character 'Marge' in the movie Fargo. ("And I guess that was your accomplice in the woodchipper?") When I closed my eyes there was this motherly, no-nonsense mid-western type telling me 'Yes, you will do those 12 military style pushups.' So I did them.

Kymm Cooperrider