Production: This was produced by Gin Miller Productions and directed by Gin. The set is nice and Anni uses upbeat instrumental music.

The workout is chaptered as follows:

Pre-Exercise Guidelines
The Workout
Cooldown

Anni works out with 2 background exercisers; Amy, who demonstrates the workout using a step and utilizes more advanced moves and Eli, who shows beginner options.

The workout:

1 lb hand weights are used to intensify the cardio. (several times you'll have the option to pick up 3 lb weights to increase the toning benefits) Anni does all the movements for 1 minute, just enough time to get the heart rate up and prevent boredom.

All the exercises are easy to follow-no fancy choreography. Every level is shown at once so you can follow either Anni, Amy or Eli based on your individual fitness level. Anni suggests if you are new to exercise you can perform the workout in 10 minute increments and work your way up to the full workout. (she'll cue you as you go along so you'll know how long you've worked out)

Basic marches in place, hamstring curls and step touches are some of the easier moves. There is lots of variety due to the 1 minute intervals. Some of the moves demonstrated are higher impact (running in place, across the step bench jacks, cardio twists, jump rope, plyo jumps are just a few) however you can always choose a modified move if you prefer. You'll work your total body including abs. Most of the toning maintains an aerobic pace to keep the heart rate up.

A weighted bar (body bar) is used as a balancing tool for modification purposes and you'll use it for side kicks at the end of the workout.

The workout concludes with a slow and controlled cooldown. The music is very pretty during this and adds to the overall effect. Anni stretches all the muscles you've used during the workout. (modifications to make the stretches easier or harder are included)

Advertised as a "mid life" workout, anyone can perform this workout and gain benefits.

Instructor Comments:
Anni provides form tips throughout to ensure safety and enhance the toning benefits. www.force-fitness.com

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