This is an older video which I believe stands the test of time. Christi was ahead of her time in putting this workout together. She leads a group of background exercisers in what looks like a workout studio. The first time I did it; part of it drove me nuts because I recognized the music, but couldn’t figure out from where. Later, it occurred to me – Step, Low, and Tone with Andre Houle. It was used in other tapes as well.

My version of the sections of this tape are as follows:

> Warm-up
> Prefatiguing – Squats and lunges, some with upper body moves (no weights)
> Compound moves with squats and weighted upper body moves
> Section using own body weight. You’re on your hands and feet or hands and knees.
> Crunches/ab work
> Exercises while laying on back for lower body, upper body, and core
> Balance moves holding weights
> Lunges and plies with weighted upper body moves
> Cool down


I felt this tape was well done and well planned. Christi gives constant form pointers and points out when beginners can take breaks and do modifications. Some of the background exercisers demonstrate modifications throughout the workout. As usual, Christi cues very well and mirror cues throughout the workout.

Embedded in the workout are a LOT of moves where you are propped on your hands, either in combination with your feet or knees. I have arthritis and the worst joints for me are my hands and wrists, so this is a MAJOR deal for me. I simply cannot do anywhere near all the moves.

Finally, although I admire this workout, it is not one I want to keep. It has a high dread factor for me. While I was doing many of the moves and feeling their effectiveness, I wasn’t enjoying them. What if there weren’t so many moves propped on the hands? I don’t know if that would overcome my dread of it – they are such an integral part of the workout.

Sorry to be so wishy washy, but that’s how I feel about this workout! (smile)

Instructor Comments:
I LOVE Christi and how she leads videos. She is warm and encouraging and descriptive and straightforward and stays on the beat, etc., etc.

Laura S.