I am a perpetual beginner/low intermediate. I am pretty easy to please with workouts.

I would say that this workout is an advanced beginner cardio. I could keep up pretty well, but there were definitely a couple of segments that were a nice challenge.

This workout went by fast, and I really did enjoy it. It was pretty simple choreo wise, but interesting enough that I wasn't bored. I like simple choreography, but I also like to think a little so that I can be focused on the workout.

I have only done this workout once, so I may have some things out of order.

It starts out with simple stuff, step touches and knee lifts with different arm movements. The warm up is nice and short, maybe about 3 minutes.
As the workout gets more intense, you do a series of knee repeaters. This kicked up the cardio for me.
About halfway through the workout you switch to punches. This section is fun, and you work up to a combination of punches ( Jab/ Cross/ Jab/ Block) as well as shifting to a "side opponent". I was pretty klutzy here, but had fun trying.

The last section of the workout was lunging from side to side. This was tougher cardio. I have a hard time getting the legs and arms coordinated, so it will be a section that I will need to practice.

The Cool down was very short- just a minute. This 30 min workout is designed to be followed by a strength workout.

The form cues throughout the workout were well timed. I kept getting caught hunching my shoulders. There are no form cues that I remember for the lunges though. I was worried that my knees would hurt or be stiff today from that segment, but they feel fine. Maybe those side to side lunges are not as threatening to my knees as regular lunges since you don't go as deep?

The 4 background exercises were fine. They looked fit but pretty much like someone you would see walking down the street. Except for "T" He was pretty cute and had an amazing body. It was so defined, it was fascinating. There was no whooping, and just a little banter. Nothing that stood out for me.

The music was good for me, I could work along with the beat. I would say it is generic club/dance type music, no vocals.It was loud enough- I hate it when you have to strain to hear the music.

I give this workout overall an A as an advanced beginner cardio. I look forward to doing it again and will be able to up the intensity as I improve. The fact that it is only 30 minutes works for me, I can fit it in a bit easier.

Instructor Comments:
I love Kathy, so I am predisposed to liking her workouts. She was enthusiastic and likeable in this workout, without being too hyper.

Sabina