I find the set ill conceived, and dangerous when used as prescribed --a recipe for joint and back injuries. The sequencing doesn't make sense and the movements - as described and demonstrated, are unsafe.

I have nothing against hard training - but I want to work intelligently, so I don't wind up with back, hip, shoulder and knee problems. I've suffered some ill effects from gym classes already (and frankly, bad yoga instruction) and don't want to exacerbate it - I'm sorry I didn't recognize the warning signs earlier.

The instructors talk safety - but they don't do what's necessary to acheive it. The *entire* non-treadmill cardio section is a ballistic disaster. Even with major modifications, I found myself having lower back discomfort - and that was enough to tell me to back off from this set.

I like the format - and I love the music-off option. I'm fine with the set, and Barry, himself, has some charisma. But beyond that the choice of movements, and instruction, and demonstrated form, is a throwback to early 80s material (lets jump up and down on one foot, really high) that was abandoned for good reason. I think Tony Horton and Cathe are both much safer - to make the obvious comparisons.

Instructor Comments:

Jane C.