I'm neutral on this one. With some modifications, depending on your goals, this could be an okay addition to a strength video collection. I was disappointed that there was no warm-up, and I think the title "Timesaver" comes from rushing through some of the exercises at breakneck speed. For example, Kathy uses 10 pound weights for bicep curls and I don't see how see how she can go so fast at that weight. Also, she doesn't count down many of the exercises, and I found myself still going long after she was done.

This seems to be a pretty thorough total body workout. I don't care for a lot of the lower body stuff. Holding onto a chair and doing back leg lifts reminds me of my Elaine Powers Figure Salon days. I did the squats, lunges, plie squats and bridgework and fast-forwarded through the rest.

I'm not sure if I'll do this video on a regular basis, but will surely do it occasionally.

Instructor Comments:
Anyone who gets excited enough doing tricep dips to whoop and howl like a banshee worries me. I think Kathy slugged quite a bit of caffeine before this workout.

Joni O