On cardio work, I am an intermediate to advanced exerciser who enjoys with complex choreography at some level. I also enjoy my “easier” workouts on those mornings I don’t feel like thinking that much. After trying many different cardio workouts with varying complexity, I have found that I enjoy many different workouts, but my absolute favorites are those that many complexity lovers on VF would classify as intermediate because the instructor takes awhile to build combinations and/or explains more than the most complex instructors (like Christi, Patrick, or Andre). With strength work, I am an intermediate exerciser, who doesn’t really want to move up to advanced work. While I have really enjoyed getting into workouts on the ball and Pilates as an alternative to traditional strength training, I continue to stress weighted strength work because it does such good things for my body.

I agree with Annie on the warm up. I HATED IT! It’s not even worth looking at, much less doing. (Although, you are free to do so on your own copy, of course! (smile)) It made no sense to me and seemed totally pointless. She moved around doing flowing moves that seemed to have no purpose. There was no cueing or explanation. So, be prepared to do your own warm up.

Aero Kick was, in my opinion, the best part of this DVD. Silk Manning is by himself on a fairly plain set. He does three combos that are pretty much drills with kicking and punching. The first combo is just punching. The second combo is punching with two kicks. The third combo is punching, a block, and three kicks. You do move front to back a little, but don’t need a lot of space. You don’t really move laterally very much. It is an enjoyable and short cardio workout and I’ll use it on days I need a shorter cardio workout and don’t feel like much choreography.

Aero Pump is a good for days I want a short, total body strength workout and I don’t feel like dragging out a lot of equipment. Silk Manning is again by himself on the same plain set as in Aero Kick. He moves quickly from move to move and I stopped it a few times to catch up on equipment changes and/or position. He does give good form pointers and explanations of what he wants you to do. I liked this workout, but did not love it. There are others I will reach for before this one, but I will do it once in awhile for variety.

Instructor Comments:
He is good at explaining the moves and giving form pointers. He is motivational for me.

Laura S.