This video is one of a kind because Kathy starts off with one section of the lower body and sticks with that body part untill you get to complete failure using lot's of different exercises. It is a unique way of taking an exercise and building upon it with another. Kathy says the sequencing of each exercise is very important and can you can get better results by doing it this way. Kathy does what she calls, "low rep overload" which really works! She usually does 2 sets of 16 reps. The first section is glutes and she does 4 different exercises to really get your butt toned. She does squats( 16 reps), pulse squats(8 reps), Glute bridges( 2 sets of 16 reps),Glute bridges holding up for 3 counts( 8 reps. Rear Leg lifts on one side of the leg( 1 set of 16 reps and 1 set of 8 three count pulses). Then you go down to the ground for tablework. But you do the same glute so it is really effective. Then you repeat everything on the other leg.

For the hamstrings, she does hamstring bridges( 2 sets of 16 reps for each leg). Then for outer thigh, she does standing outer thigh lifts and then she goes to the floor and does more side lying outer thigh leg lifts. This burns when you use ankle weights!!

For quadriceps she does this unique HFL plie. Which is a very low squat using the chair in front of you for support. She does 2 sets of 12 reps. Then comes standing dips, and one legged squats.

For the calves, she does calf raises and front calfwork using your other foot for resistance. She does alot of reps.

Only thing wrong with this video is that she doesn't have abs.

The video has a gorgeous set. Huge mansion room with white walls and flowing curtains. Very European looking. Nice and pleasant to the eye. They are wearing neutral colors( black and grey). There are 4 background models. Three are brunette women and one is a man. The man shows the advanced version( he uses weights) and one of the female models shows the intermediate level using a chair for support.

Kathy really gives complete visual form cues as well as great verbal instruction. she is very friendly and just shines with health.

The music is very relaxing and has a new age feeling to it. No vocals. Kind of jazzy at times but no pounding upbeat headache causing music in this video. Perfect to do in the early mornings or after a hard days work.

These are my alltime favorite Kathy Smith videos.

Instructor Comments:
Perfect form, perfect cueing, perfect body, beautiful smile, great positive attitude. What more could you ask for in an instructor? I also love her hair. It's a bob cut and I like this so much better then all her other hair styles she's had on other video's. Kathy has a ectomorph body so don't expect to see huge muscles like Cory Everson but Kathy looks really toned.

Mandy Lee