Now this is more like it! I reviewed Start It Up and didn't like it at all but this workout was MUCH better. About me - I am returning to exercise after a year long hiatus, therefore am an advanced exerciser in a beginners body. I know what I like and am very picky.

What I did NOT like about this workout...
1. Again, Debbie cues as she is doing the move and I was playing catch-up alot.
2. She also does not mirror cue in this workout.
3. She is off-beat sometimes - not a huge deal.

What I DID like about this workout...
1. It was thorough - lower body, upper body, abs and stretch. Very balanced.
2. An AWESOME yoga based stretch. It was 6 minutes long, no woo-woo - just yoga poses that really stretches you out. Loved it!
3. There was floorwork! Not very many total body workouts include floorwork anymore - only ones I can think of are the classic FIRMS.

General thoughts...The lower body exercises were the same as is SIU with a few new ones thrown in. Not very exciting but effective. I think this is what SIU should have been. I enjoyed this DVD a whole lot more and will definately be doing it often. I recommend this for beginner/intermediate exercisers.

Instructor Comments:
Debbie has a low-pitched voice - very pleasant to listen to. She is very encouraging and continues to remind you to go at your own pace and take breaks if you need to throughout the workout.

Tami