First of all, I agree with the previous reviewer in that this DVD is definitely advanced if done as sequenced, because it has few to no breaks. The moves themselves are not overly difficult, and a more intermediate exerciser could do the DVD by adding more breaks. The previous review broke down the moves well, so I'll just give my opinion.

The bottom line is that this DVD does provide a very challenging, very thorough workout in about an hour, and because of the exercises it contains (lots of bootcamp style drills, endless squat thrusts, etc.), the intensity is self-contained. The weight section is extremely challenging coming off the end of that cardio section with no break- your heart rate will not come down. I would say that this places the workout in the category of cardio + cardio toning rather than cardio + strength.

Personally? You'd have to pay me to do it again. The intensity is only part of it. Yes, it was hard, but I own and cherish many workouts that are just as or more intense than this one. There was SO MUCH repetition of simple moves- you do the first circuit for what feels like hours- so I was both in pain and bored. Those are not a good mix for motivating me to get through a tough workout. I did enjoy the kickboxing intervals, though.

Instructor Comments:
I find Jeanette's instruction to be a little shrill. She is enthusiastic and I'm sure some exercisers find her motivating, but by the end I wanted to mute her.

neatski