Others have already broken down the exercises well, so I'll just give some comments.

The set: I have to agree - the set is very nice. I find myself looking out the window while I'm working out to a video and I like that. It's sort of mesmerizing since a storm blows in during the workout.

Equipment: This video uses a small med ball, though I substitute with a 5 lb dumbbell with no problems. Also, if you don't need it for balance, you can easily get around having to have a dowel stick if you don't have one. That just leaves having something for gliding, and you probably have paper plates or rags. Therefore, there's no need to buy anything special for this one. This is one of the few Tracie's that doesn't use a stability ball which I don't have.

Exercises: There's definitely some innovative exercises and interesting sequence of exercises in BBBB. I have never been bored doing this video.

BBBB alternates toning with short bursts of cardio, agility, and balance work. While there are some plyo moves, a background exerciser shows modifiers to avoid jumping altogether. The gliding sections are more for shaping and stabilization than for cardio.

The workout is just shy of one hour, and (just to give you a rough idea), my HRM says I burn 258 calories. I would classify the workout as something for intermediate and advanced vidiots but not necessarily for beginners who might not have good enough form to go so quickly through the lunges and other exercises.

You may be a little confused in some parts the first time through this, but you'll soon catch on. One good thing, you never have to remember a long chain of exercises as the video doesn't repeat that much. That helps make it fun!

Instructor Comments:
She's just great. Lots of pointers and some words of encouragement. She also has great form which helps me to watch.

Sarah-lara