I am an int/adv, and with the exception of a few Firms, I do functional fitness stuff almost exclusively (I tend to think it’s more fun) – well, in addition to running. If you’re looking for an intermediate (maybe int/adv) workout that is TONS of fun, this one is for you. The time flies by, and you really do hit every muscle with new and creative exercises. As every exercise is different from traditional ones, and you do so many moves, I won’t go through them.
Useful information:
Patrick and gang use: dumbbells, a body bar, a stability ball, a medicine ball (doesn’t need to bounce), tubing, a step, and a mat.
The first time I tried this I used:
dumbbells, a broom or dumbbells (instead of the body bar, depending on the exercise), a dumbbell (instead of a medicine ball), tubing, a stability ball, a step, a mat.
The second time I tried this I used:
dumbbells, a broom or dumbbells (instead of the body bar, depending on the exercise), a 6 lb. medicine ball, tubing, a stability ball, (no step – I substituted the stability ball or the floor), a mat.
In conclusion, I liked it better without the step; the medicine ball makes it better and much more fun; I don’t feel the need to buy a body bar. You definitely need tubing and dumbbells, and I’m not sure about the stability ball (I don’t recall).

The music is clubby, and mood is very upbeat, so, as other reviewers have noted, the workout is over before you know it. This is my no-dread strength workout, despite the fact that it is rather long. The one negative is that the dvd is not well chaptered. I would have liked it if there were premixes or the ability to select certain parts of the workout. In fact, you only have 4 choices: 2 warm-up options, the main workout, and the abs section. This workout is less challenging (especially in terms of balance work) than say, TLP: Core Foundations. It is more thorough with the back and less with the biceps – I don’t remember anything else standing out in this sense. I definitely feel this workout later more than I think I will while doing it, but it’s not a true advanced workout. Basically, the positives FAR outweigh the negatives for me – it’s too fun to pass up!!!

Instructor Comments:
I was taken aback at first by his spunkiness, but since the first time, I have realized how much is personality adds to my general enjoyment of the workout. He makes me smile!

alikruegs