NOTE: I received a free copy of this DVD from the instructor.

This is a thorough, fast paced high-rep circuit routine that packs a lot in a short time. There is a 20 min. ab workout included aa well. The structure & exercises in the workout have already been broken down in detail so I will just add some of my thougths.

WHAT I LIKED:

-the med ball warm-up...I actually wish it was longer, because I liked the way these moves felt. I do think that Barry could create a very good med ball exclusive workout!

-It's great to have a separate chapter for form pointers. It gets a bit redundant when you hear the same "form speeches" every time you work out.

-I prefer full body, no frills, down & dirty strength training routines and this definitely fits the bill. Straight-forward exercises & very little "down time".

-I prefer the repetition of exercises in each circuit of this routine as oppsed to routines such as Sculpt 5-6, which is a circuit workout that uses all different exercises per body part. By repeating the same exercises in each circuit I felt it more in my muscles.

-the long abs section! What can I say? I love ab work...More is better. :-)

-I thought the lack of music would bother me but I actually enjoyed the birds chirping & the sounds of nature in the background. I found it soothing & calming. The scenery is very pleasant too.

-I appreciate that this workout doesn't have the "fluff & glam" that many workout DVD's have.

-the tips displayed between scenes throughout the workout. Great feature!

-It is easy to follow, and since there is a thorough intro section with form pointers I think this could be a good routine for all fitness levels. A beginner could choose to do just 1 or 2 circuits rather than the whole routine. An experienced exerciser could heavy up on the wieghts a bit to make it more advacned.


AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT:

-I agree that it would be nice if the ab workout automatically started at the end of the circuit workout.

-It would have liked more cardio. I felt that amount included here probably isn't enough to benefit most active participants, and didn't feel it was enough to count toward my cardio workouts in my rotations.

-I know the fact that there is no music will bother some people, but as I mentioned, I kind of liked it!

Instructor Comments:
I can see the similarities in Barry's & Tom Holland's training style. I find Barry's personality to be more natural, down-to- earth & non-intimidating. Very knowledgable & executes good form.

Adrien