This is one of the three discs from Misty’s Body Groove series (Alive, Strong, Calm). They are all DVD-R.

The disc is very well chaptered. You can listen to a little intro by Misty or go right to the workout, which has nine sections. The entire workout from beginning to end is 67 minutes long (not including the intro). I don't see a way to program it to play the chapters in an order of your own choosing, but you can skip around. As each chapter starts, the title flashes on the screen.

The background exercisers of all shapes and sizes are recognizable from the other two workouts - I think there are eight of them, plus Misty, but they move around so much it is hard to keep track. Actually, I am so busy moving around during the workout myself that I don’t pay a lot of attention to the tv screen.

I love, love, love this workout; it is my favorite of the three and it may very well be my favorite workout ever! It takes me to a happy place and puts a smile on my face that lasts all day long. The music makes me want to move and I enjoy the balance challenges, level changes and unique movements. I’ve never had so much fun squatting and pulsing and doing reverse lunges! This is about strengthening the body while having a good time; I feel like I’m playing, lol, but I know I’m not because there are sections where my legs are tired or my shoulders are on fire. The first 40 minutes are more energetic and then you slow down and eventually at the end you stretch with some yoga type poses and in ways that feel necessary to your own body before a brief meditation. You don’t need any equipment for this (no equipment is used in any of her Alive, Strong or Calm workouts).

I would not recommend this for anyone who is the slightest bit uptight or stuffy. You have to be willing to let loose and not worry about how you look or what other people might think. I love Misty’s non-traditional approach to fitness and am so glad that I learned about her through VF!

Instructor Comments:

LAC