Trainer's Edge Killer Abs & Back

Michael Olajide
Year Released: 2004

Categories: Abs/Core


Abs workouts are my least favorite type of strength work. I just don’t enjoy it. I do like Pilates and have strengthened my core mainly through those workouts. Traditional abs work is one of those things I feel like I SHOULD do, but don’t really feel like much of the time. For me, it’s sort of like eating green vegetables… (not my favorite)

This workout starts with standing exercises and then moves to the floor. He does most of the moves, but does take breaks to point out form pointers as exemplified by the background exercisers. He gives very few explanations as to how to actually do the moves at the beginning of an exercise.

My two biggest complaints about this workout are that it moves SO FAST (what’s the rush?) and the high impact thrown in for seemingly no reason. He says that doing moves fast helps in developing the muscles, but I think it would be more likely to encourage injury. I am not going to keep this workout. It is one I wanted to like, but just could not bond with it.

Instructor Comments:
He is personable and low key. He is somewhat engaging, but he also makes statements that I wonder about. He needs to use more words for more complete explanations.

Laura S.

03/15/2006