This DVD is a compilation of Quick Fix Arms and Legs, Quick Fix Buns and Quick Fix Abs. Each of these workouts involves 3 10-minute sections, and the DVD allows you to play them in order, play only one, or mix them all up together to custom-create your own workout by selecting up to 3 sections from any of the tapes This is a great feature and a wonderful use of DVD technology.

The variety of exercises in nice---they try to vary the focus a little. So for example one of the ‘Buns’ sections is nearly all standing work, and one is nearly all floor work. Similarly, one of the upper body sections is all upper body and one is mostly compound moves that work the lower body as well. Each section can stand alone as a short workout because it has its own very brief warm-up, and self-contained exercises. There is a countdown clock in the corner of the screen that is a very useful motivating feature.

The instructors are Minna Lessig, Nancy Popp and Julie Upton, and they rotate among the various sections---when one teaches, the other two serve as the class. The rapport between them is a little stiff, but they each seem pleasant enough as instructors.

Overall, I think this DVD is an excellent purchase because it allows you so many options. You can use the sections as add-ons and have a great variety of different workouts that way. Or you can use the ‘Blender’ feature to create an up to 30-minute routine that works the entire body as a complete workout. The instructors are pleasant, the pace is brisk but not frantic, and the countdown clock keeps you energized and on target. A wonderful series, overall, and a great DVD.

Joanna