Gin is actually "doing" the class in this one. She gives excellent cuing as usual. The reason I like this video is that it gives a good upper body workout. I have been doing this video for about three months/3 to 5 times a week, and I have noticed big results! My arms and back have more definition than I have ever had. The workout is divided into 3 sections. In each section, you get aerobics intermixed with weight training. Each section works your chest, back, shoulders, triceps, and biceps, in that order. You can use an Xcertube, or dumbells. I use dumbells..5 to 15 pounds depending on the excersise. The first section for the back, she does bent over rows using the Step Reebok (lifing it instead of a weight) since I dont have that particular step, I just use a 15 pound dumbell. She tells you anyway that the step weighs about 15 pounds. I think they want you to go out and buy a Step Reebok Step, but realize that not everyone will, so thats why she tells you how much it weighs-kind of a hint. What I dont like about the video is that the aerobics are kind of boring. After you do them a few times, it gets monotonous, but I really like what its done for my upper body. I am not kidding either! My husband can't believe it, and frankly, neither can I! I guarantee if you use this video a couple times a week for just a month, youll notice results. But remember, you need to heavier weights--like up to 15 pounds. I have ordered The Firm Strong Body to see what thats like. I hope that the aerobics will be more interesting. Also, the abs portion of this is short, and dull also.

Melanie Higgins