This is the intermediate cardio workout in the Project You set from Beachbody. I have already reviewed most of the other titles in this set. My general comments so far have been positive. I have a good track record with Beachbody products and was certain I would like this one.

Power Push has the same structure and format as the Foundations workout, but it adds in a few hops and impacty things. Generally, you practice each move int he low impact version and then do a few sets where you alternate low impact version and high impact version. The sections are the same as in Foundations: step dig series, kickbox series etc.

The moves were pretty basic as far as choreography goes, but with the extra hops and skips a little more complex from a coordination standpoint. I actually found my heart rate monitor readings a little lower than in Foundations, because I had to drop the arms to keep up with the feet a few times, so my exertion was not quite as steady. I am sure I will get better at it with time, but for now I will probably use Foundations more because ti gives me a good workout and was fun and do-able. If you find Foundations too easy, however, this would be a good choice.

The dvd version includes both of the other cardio workouts on this set so I am not sure there is much point in evluating this as a stand-alone title. But the three workouts together represent a nice little cardio package. I had found Kathy Smith's older cardio a little on the complex side for me but I could manage all of Project You. And I am into impact these days so I liked the little bursts of it in here.

Instructor Comments:

Joanna