Jari starts the workout with a warmup using weights...some might not like this, but I had no problems with it. They do post the weights Jari and her "Rippers" are using, but usually they have just started already, but as you get used to the workout, you should be able to figure out what works for you best anyway. Still I liked that feature. Then there is a brief stretch while Jari intro's the next segment:
Squats: Jari gives some form pointers and then it's off to burn the quads and bum. She varies the speed, singles, 2 up and 2 down, 3 down and 3 up, etc. Then she has you change position for adductors (almost plies, actually a very wide squat).Then back to a narrow stance and single speed squats. Another stretch for the quads. Jari points the modifiers and intro's the next segment.
Chest: They start off with push-ups. I was surprised Jari did hers on her knees. You don't do a lot of those (I could have done full body.). Then it's chest presses while lying on the step. Again she varies the speed: 2 & 2, 3 down and 1 up, etc. You really need to pay attention as Jari sometimes changes the speed right in the middle...it may be 3-count up and then singles. Stretch.
Back: Jari uses pull-overs for these. I was wondering while doing these if I would get as much DOMS from these as I do from Tony Horton's lawn mowers and heavy pants from PHH's Arms...so far not sore today. I'm wondering if doing these on the stability ball like Cathe does would really kick it up a notch...I'm really trying to work my back more these days, so I'm really aware of this. Again they stretch it out.
Triceps: Again you're lying on the step and start with skull crushers. She really stresses the form pointers. One exerciser uses dumbells, another uses just the plates from the barbell. Then it's triceps presses. Again she really emphasizes form pointers which I found helpful. Stretch follows.
Adductors and Abductors: Now she doesn't do much with this segment for adductors; she has one exerciser squeezing a stability ball between her legs...the rest are just doing the old inner thigh lifts. I added ankle wts. Jari does tell you you can add weights or push down with your hand. I guess the earlier wide squats also work these same muscles.
The abductors are worked with lying side leg lifts. One exerciser is doing clam shells...I think that's what they're called! Then she has you bring that knee in and push it out. Always she stresses alignment. She'll ask you "can you do it" and then tell you, "yes, you can"! They stretch before moving on to the other side.
Dead Lifts and Rows: Jari takes time to discuss proper alignment (chest is proud...they mention that a lot:)). They start off with the deadlifts and she stresses the barbell/weights just graze the legs. Then it's rows with elbows in close to the sides. She reminds you to retract those shoulder blades to feel it in the back. Next she combines the dead lifts with the rows. Again she varies the speed of the lifts.
Lunges: Jari does these differently than I am used to; you work one leg at a time. You step back, dip, step back together...all to a 4 count speed. Then you change legs. Jari uses no weights, but two of the exercisers do and I did. Stretch.
Biceps: Jari discusses using the correct weights and proper form. Again she varies the speed. She doesn't work the biceps from different angles though. Again stretch.
Shoulders: She does delt side lifts and then some front delt raises, varying the speeds of the lifts. One of the exercisers is working one side at a time. Stretches are interspersed throughout.
Abdominals: Jari stresses adding cardio and diet to get the abs you want. She starts out with reverse curls. One exerciser shows doing them one leg at a time. It's a move I've seen Charlene Prickett teach for the transverse abs. Then it's upper abs; again one exerciser uses a stability ball. Jari shows some different variations. Next it's obliques, one side at a time.
Cool Down: Pretty standard, some gentle stretches. Since you're stretching all through the workout, this was just a nice way to finish out the workout.

The set is sort of dark, with a black semi-circular wall behind. Some panels with lights that pulse to the music (they say "Ripped" I think) lighten the wall some. The floor is a light cream color. The exercisers' clothes are not all matching or color coordinated, which is fine with me. The mats are blue and the steps are multi-colored. The music is techno, some with vocals. It's not my type, but it's not annoying.

All in all, I like this workout. I would depend on it alone, but I see a place for this in my collection. It gets the job done in less than an hour and if you're time-crunched, that's great.

Instructor Comments:
Jari is serious and no nonsense, but she is also very encouraging and motivating. She talks to you like a friend more than an instructor I think. She seems very sincere and straight forward. She has a low-keyed manner, but not as dry as say Karen Voight. She gives a lot of good form pointers.

Lydia Jasper