Stats:  Running time: 65 minutes

Cost: $10.49 on Amazon, List price $14.99

Review:  Have you ever had those mornings where you just couldn’t get up and work out no matter what you did?  Well, I can’t say that never happens to me, because it does.  But this workout helps.  (Of course I have had days where I couldn’t be convinced to get up no matter how good the workout was, but that’s another story.)

This weight-training video is taught by Jari Love who, of course, is a perfect size two and is very pretty with her long blond hair and expertly applied make-up.  The good news is that she is not annoying and overly cheerful, rather, she is straight forward and matter-of-fact.  She actually sounds a little wooden, but she’s a good instructor so I let that slide. 

The workout is divided into 15 five minute segments.  Each segment offers a demonstration of the exercise before it begins and an alternative for those who may have limitations.  The segment focuses on a particular group of muscles and offers numerous repetitions which ensures that the muscles are fatigued.  There is no cardio section but with the number of reps and the numerous muscles used, your heart rate should be elevated so that there really is no need for one. 

I won’t lie to you: this is one tough workout and it kicks my butt every time!  But it also shapes my butt like no other video has.  In fact, I worked out regularly for a couple of months using this video and could definitely see a change in my backside.  Anything that can offer those kind of results is a plus in my book!

Pro’s:

• Both weight training and cardio benefits
• Instructor is knowledgeable and efficient
• Workout broken down into segments, can pick and choose

Website: http://www.rippedworkout.ca/default.htm  

Rating:  5 stars