I did this workout for the first time last night. I am an advanced exerciser, have worked out to Cathe, Jari Love, Turbo Jam, Chalean Extreme and have recently gotten into pilates, yoga and piloxing. I found this workout to be such a fun and functional workout. I used a 15 lb bodybar and 8 lb FIRM sculpting stick. Some moves were fine for the 15 lbs but some were too fast (chest work lying on the bench passing the bar from hand to hand) or too heavy (tricep extensions behind the back). As the previous reviewer said there is quite a bit of exercises on the hands/wrists which bother me due to carpal tunnel syndrome as well. I use the step to help this by having my hands on the curved part instead of flat on the step which helps. I placed a towel on the step to provide extra cushioning as well. The exercises move from one to another very fast which makes it somewhat tough to arrange the equipment but I believe doing it a few times will help me know what's next. In using two different bars this quickness was especially difficult but workable. I think next time I will substitute a dumbbell for a few moves as needed. I felt very strong & empowered after finishing it. The cardio was quick & dirty, no non-sense and there were mostly functional moves. I find doing functional fitness helps me so much in everyday life as I get older. I will be trying Kitchen Sink Conditioning soon. After reading the above review I am so looking forward to it since she prefers it to Body Design. However I worry about the use of so many pieces of equipment.

Instructor Comments:
I enjoy working out with Patrick. I like his giggly personality, it makes me smile. His "Oh my gosh" is a bit much sometimes but again, I just laugh. I like his "UGGHH" sounds when doing some moves, makes me feel like it's not just me that struggles sometimes. The background exercisers on this one look like they are working hard to keep up which also encourages me. I love how he interacts with the background exercisers on his workouts, it makes me feel like I'm in a class with him as instructor in person.

Spearrmint