Others have described the workout, so I'll add my impressions: The video is advertized as a "beginning/intermediate" level workout, and I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to try kickboxing: it's the best beginning/intermediate level kickboxing workout I've seen! However, I also find it useful and effective as an intermediate/advanced (depending on the day ;-)). Kathy prepares a lot of the kicks and punches by, for example, first focusing on a hip thrust (for kicks) or the way you should turn your shoulder and hips (for a punch) before going into the full form moves. This seems to both help loosen up those body parts, and helps me focus on my form. I end up with higher kicks, and more powerful punches that use my whole body(like they are supposed to!). At an Intermediates/advanced level, this video is especially useful as an "add-on" after doing weight work, or combined with another video (the workout seems a bit short otherwise). The ending ab and back work is at beginning level for the most part, though there are some lying side kick moves that I found to be more intense. The first back exercise, a plank move, could be intensified by remaining in an elevated position on both toes while Kathy cues raising and lowering opposite legs.

After getting a taste of how Kathy does a beginning/intermediate kickboxing tape, I'm waiting for her to come out with an intermediate/advanced version!

Instructor Comments:
Kathy Smith is still one of my favorite instructors, and I wish she would make more advanced videos. She's a great role model for us "over 40" exercisers, and looks fabulous in this video.

Kathryn