Customer Rating: 
Summary: What I expected, but better!
Comment: I have only used Kathy Smith videos a few times. As a matter of fact, I have only bought them for cardio and was never too impressed. I've always done weight training by myself, never with a video. . . but, feeling as if I've plateaued, I bought a few weight training dvds. This was among them.
Wow. I am very impressed.
Both dvds are excellent, and I'm working muscles that I haven't worked as extensively for quite a while. She's just excellent and the cuing is fantastic.
Both dvds have upper body, lower body, and abs workouts, although I'm less impressed with the abs workout on the second dvd. Still, this is a great set.
I do the whole thing every other day and alternate with cardio (not included on these dvds), but you can divide it up and only do upper body on one day, etc., and then lower body. The lower body workouts, especially, are amazing. Add ankle weights if you want to really challenge yourself.
The upper body workouts on both dvds are also good, but the weight instruction is kind of confusing. For lateral raises, for instance, you may want a different weight than when you are working out your triceps. Because she moves fast, it may take a couple of watchings before you figure out which weight you should be using for each exercise.
The first dvd switches between some artsy cinematography which can get a bit annoying. She also is more upbeat during this one-- yelling WOO a few too many times. Still, in this dvd she looks absolutely amazing, so her "woos" are easy to ignore, since the whole thing is so motivating.
During the second dvd, she's put on a few pounds--- not a lot, but a few. Also, there is no more of the artsy and blurry cinematography. Instead of these unclear very short segments, she's inserted segments where you can see the form better each time. Also, she is still motivating, but has thankfully stopped yelling "WOO" every second. As a matter of fact, I don't think there was a "WOO" in the whole workout!
Customer Rating:
Summary: my daily routine
Comment: I really love this workout DVD. I use it 3-4 times a week. I like the fact that you can design your own workout by pre-choosing what will play. I enjoy doing this and it is not a chore. I would definatly recommend it for anyone wanting to do weight lifting.
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Great DVD!
Comment: I am really enjoying this DVD! I'm one of those people who buy exercise videos and never use them. I think I will use this one a lot. It is mostly weights so you can get results without all of the jumping around. I have had it about a month and I am feeling MUCH stronger and firmer. It's simple to follow and you can increase weight as you feel ready.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Satisfied customer
Comment: The DVD workout lived up to all I had read and heard. I now need to use it and get the results I am looking for in terms of personal fitness. I do not feel intimidated by it, although it will push me as a beginner. Try it yourself and you will agree, I believe.
Customer Rating:
Summary: A good program when you are short on time
Comment: This is using different techiques then with her first weight lifting series. She uses the core a lot more in this series which may seem easier but is still a great workout for your body. She gives great cueing through out and this is a great addition to anyone's collection.
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