This is a very enjoyable workout, thanks to Mindy's fun-loving personality and two co-exercisers. Unlike a lot of strength workouts, it doesn't call for a lot of equipment. (Attention travellers!) I used just a set of 5lb hand weights in place of a medicine ball and body bar, and didn't 'toss' the weight like one can a medicine ball. It was a good re-introduction to weight work again for me, a formerly advanced exerciser who took a break from strength work during pregnancy and the post-partum period, until my abs began feeling better. With a lot of modifications, I could do the abs, plank-style work and push-ups even though I had a Cesarean birth three months ago: what a thrill!

It's not the workout's fault, but I'm a fan of regular weight-lifting rather than sports drills and lighter weight work. I imagine this won't be a regular in my rotation, but I'm glad to have tried it, and I liked it. My chest and hamstrings (and abs, post-partum) were pleasantly sore the next day. (My abs were too, of course.) It works you out and you don't need a pile of equipment to do it. I would recommend this for those at an intermediate level looking for a fun strength workout without a lot of equipment OR for use when travelling! A backpack could take the place of much of the medicine ball work.

Instructor Comments:
Mindy is fun-loving and cracks jokes, dispenses good info: she's knowledgeable and having fun.

Katharine