I picked this up the other day and it is a pleasant surprise. There is already a review breaking down the moves, so I will only add my opinions. I am currently in the low Intermediate range.

Pros:
Three different circuit workouts. Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. You have a lot of options with these. You can do all three, or pick one and do it several times. You can use one weight, or do a pyramid. The chapters are well-done to personalize the whole experience. (No pre-mixes or programming options, though.)

I LOVE that he has proper stretches between exercises! Each stretch is held for at least 12-15 seconds.

Cons:
There are three different abs workouts. I hate abs work on the floor, so I won’t comment on these! I could turn this into a pro by doing standing ab work during the abs circuits, or even hopping on to the elliptical and doing some cardio. Or, go put the laundry in the dryer.

General:
This is at least an Intermediate workout. Not due to difficulty, but because Tom doesn’t do much explaining of the exercises. Or much in the way of showing modifications. Or many form pointers. This is fine if you know what you are doing. But, would be problematic for a beginner.

I don’t think you could go very heavy as he moves along at a moderately brisk pace.

The music is plain, sort of techno, with a good beat.

The set is very plain.

The cueing is pretty good.

I’d like to add that I bought the “Abs Diet” book, too. I can’t comment on that (except to say that is a hoot). I bring this up to point out the difference between the book and the workout. The book is absolutely aimed at males. The video is aimed at females. Due to comments by Tom about how great you are going to look in your bikini or miniskirt. I know that kind of talk bothers some folks, so I thought I would mention it. It doesn’t bother me.

Instructor Comments:
Tom is very personable in this. Friendly and encouraging. Er, he is not as sweaty as he was in his first workout.

Alta