Mari Winsor instructs as 5 background exercisers perform the moves. The routine starts out lying on your right side for the side kick series. First is 10 sets of side kicks to the back and front. Next are 3 sets of bicycles. This move is similar to the motion that your leg makes while pedaling a bike only done very slowly. On to 10 sets of leglifts, then 5 big leg circles, and then 10 small circles each way. The group next performs 5 sets of hot potato (??) I had never seen this before. The move basically was like from The Firm’s Sculpted Buns, Hips and Thighs where Tracie is on her side and the top leg taps in front of the bottom leg and then in back. Mari then moves to inner thigh work. The first move is similar to inner thigh lifts that you see in Firm Strength; doing 20 pulses to the ceiling. The next step is to do the lifts in 3 movements like an elevator, going a little higher each time. Mari then instructs the exercisers to pretend that their legs are fused together (like a mermaid) and then lift both off the ground. I found this move to be the toughest. She then has the group lift the top leg and hold. Next you bring the bottom leg up to meet the top and then back down again. She finishes the side kick series with a scissors-like move.

The second section is called “Fetal Thighs” because you are in a fetal postion while you perform the exercises. First is regular bent leg lifts, and then a variation of that by having your foot/lower leg higher than your knee. Mari moves on to “clams” where you keep your feet touching but lift top leg at the knee portion, “elevated clams” where your knees are on the floor but feet are raised and finally a combo of an elevated clam and then you straighten your leg and return it back to the clam position. This move felt particularly effective. You next switch to lying on your right side and repeat the whole series. The program ends with lying flat on your stomach, raising your feet/lower legs and moving them side to side.

The toning workout turned out to be only about 17 minutes long-perfect to tack on to another workout. I enjoyed Mari’s teaching style and the set itself is pleasant with plants and light music. She suggests doing this program 2-3x per week. I am going to try incorporating these moves into my normal routine to see if I notice any changes. Some of the moves were definitely unique while others were very traditional floor legwork. It seems like a nice compliment to standing leg work. This video didn't rock my world but it was good-I need to do it a few more times before I can say that it's effective.

Lisa :o)