This is the only TLT I have done. I am reviewing this one after previewing it once and doing it twice.

I'm an intermediate to advanced exerciser who has been working out for years both with traditional and non-traditional weight programs.

This is one of Tracie Long's new TLT Productions. It is a stability ball workout and is a functional fitness workout as opposed to a Gym style workout.

I don't know what they mean by functional fitness because many of the moves in the workout, I would never do in real life.

I enjoyed the workout. It is truly different. I'm not going to break it down because I really can't. It's definately not a gym style workout with traditional bicep curls, flys, overhead presses, etc. So, if that is what you like, you will not care for this.

There are compound exercises where you are working upper and lower at the same time but mostly you are working one part at a time. The core is always engaged.

The workout uses the stability ball and weights in truly unique ways. This really is a light to moderate weight workout.

It is choreographed but not as much as a "classic firm". There is no traditional cardio work but you go very quickly from exercise to exercise.

The exercises are deceptively hard. Form is more important than reps and speed. Susan is constantly telling you to hold in the abs. You are really working the core throughout the workout because you are always holding in the stomach. It reminded me of yoga a little. Many of the stretches were modified yoga poses for the ball.

I loved the stretches inbetween the exercises. Susan used the ball and I really felt stretched out and ready for the next segement.

Although there is a beginner and advanced modifier, In my opinion, this is not a workout for a true beginner to working out to start with.

I feel this workout requires the exerciser to have basic knowledge of weight training because there is a learining curve.

This workout is excellent for developing balance.

I think if you are tired of the same old gym style workouts and are looking for "a new way to lift a dumbell", this is for you.

I do recommend watching it at least twice before attempting it and starting with lighter weights than you think.

There are many shoulder rotation exercises that may cause an injury if you use too heavy a weight. If you have shoulder issues, you may want to skip this workout or go very very light on those exercises.

Overall I'd rate this one an A on all levels - production, choreography, cueing and originality.

Instructor Comments:
excellent cueing - friendly - Not too Chatty. Hey, it's Susan Harris. It doesn't get better than that.

Robin F. a/k/a Bebop