Project: You - Foundations

Kathy Smith
Year Released: 2005

Categories: Floor Aerobics/Hi-Lo/Dance


This is the first cardio workout in the Project You series from Beach Body. The workout has been broken down by other reviews already. I really liked this workout (and I am not a cardio lover at all!) It runs promptly 30 minutes, and is all done on the floor - no step or gadgets are needed. The workout flows well - each side is worked evenly. There is a good warmup to begin, but only a short cooldown at the end (a little longer than one minute)- I think the cooldown was so short because the workout was meant to precede on of the strength workouts. There is about a 10 minute kickboxing segment which is a lot of fun -- includes jabs, crosses, upper cuts, elbow punches, and front kicks. The combos were easy enough to learn. Kathy doesn't teach the moves, but gives form pointers as you go along. There is a modifier showing all low impact (although the workout is mostly low impact) You can kick it up a notch if you choose! I was sweating during most of the workout and the time went pretty quickly. There is a time counter on the bottom of the screen, and each segment is titled before it starts. I've already done this workout 3 times and am still looking forward to doing it again. The intensity can be anywhere from a beginner up thru low advanced.

Instructor Comments:
I always liked Kathy Smith from her earlier videos. She is very low keyed in this one and looks great!

Jo

06/03/2005