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I got this from Netflix to see if I could find a good workout that is better than my old FIRM upper body. For me, this wont replace that, but for others it will probably work just fine.

WORKOUT ITSELF: Kelley knows her stuff! All areas of the upper body are taken care of. Especially the back- which many newer workouts seem to neglect. Good cueing and modifications for beginners.

MUSIC: This alone almost makes me want to keep it. Upbeat, steady rhythm, makes me want to dance, is not like that “phony” workout music and moves match the beat. Yayy Kelley for doing such a good job- good “real” music makes the workout so much easier!

SET & KELLY: The set wasn an average workout set, nice but not exceptional. Kelly has sooo much enthusiasm, confidence and good attitude. She does every exercise with you and totally gives it all she has for each move.

MY PERSONAL TASTE DIFFERENCE: I really wanted to like this and 90% of it is a great workout. But, I always like for my instructors to look how I’m striving to look. Kelly and the background advanced exerciser (blonde) are just too masculine looking for me. The size of the weights, I know I can go lighter with more reps to prevent bulking. I have this thing against black tennis shoes on women- they seem so masculine and bootlike to me. I like strong, toned but still kinda feminine, with definition in the arms but not bulk. Although the Firm (old school)uses large weights in some of their moves, the majority of the instructors still were feminine and inspiring for me. I think too if kelly had her hair down (at least partially down or bangs), she looks way more feminine on the cover than in the workout. She seems no non-sense & to the point tho and probably not into the fru-fru but more about the workout- I respect her honesty and efficiency- it’s just not my personal style.

I love her technique, just as good as old school FIRM. I will continue to try her other workouts (this one was my first Kelly Coffey-Meyer workout)- maybe because this one specifies weights, she goes for the more masculine look & feel. I would love to find one of her workouts I like- that music really keeps me motivated!

In conclusion, if you prefer large arm muscles- this is the workout for you. Meanwhile, I’m hoping for a pilates, callanetics, yoga workout that REALLY works arms AND back just as hard as the FIRM but lengthen & stretch the arms as well making the muscles toned & defined yet slim. If anyone knows of a workout like this I appreciate any recommendations.
Rating: 4 / 5

I bought this video after watching Kelly Coffey-Meyer’s Step-Boxing workout DVD which is absolutely fantastic. I love her style, no-nonsense, no hullabaloo, solid exercises performed well and coached well. Her style seems pretty spartan-no thrills no frills- and I love that about her. This particular video is also simple and clearly performed. The editing leaves a lot to be desired, in my opinion. There are several options (or mixes) to customize your workout, two main workout choices (legs, chest, and back; or biceps, triceps, shoulders) coupled with different “active rest periods” (low-impact cardio or abdominal work). Again, the exercises are simple and to the point. The editing of the mixes, though, doesn’t give enough time to go from lying on the floor doing ab work to standing up and holding 15 lb dumbbells for the next set, so I’m always rushing those transitions. Also, the leg workout is not very challenging at all, though I guess you could always increase the weight and be challenged that way, still, I liked that part of the workout the least out of this DVD, and it was the part I was looking forward to the most. Overall, though, Coffey-Meyer’s great, talks you through each exercise directly, succinctly, and just exudes motivation. I’d love to own another step-boxing DVD of hers, and I’ll still check out her other stuff.
Rating: 3 / 5

I am very disappointed in 30-Minutes to Fitness Weights by Kelly Coffey Meyer. This DVD is not what I was looking for at all. Kelly does some crazy body maneuvers with heavy weights that seem dangerous. Plus her movements are too fast, leaving you with a chance of hurting yourself if you try to keep up. I also agree with another reviewer that Kelly and her back-up girls are scary looking…way too masculine for me to strive for that look. Kelly looks angry through most of the workout. A smile would be nice. At least my local library will benefit from the donation of this workout DVD while I continue to search for a safe weight workout DVD.
Rating: 1 / 5

I like this DVD because it is short and sweet. I have 15 hour days so I can not fit in more than 30 minutes of working out a day and this video allows me to get a good workout in without spending hours.

To make this video a real sweat, when I have a day off, I do a 30 minute run before this video and then I can REALLY feel my workout at the end and am sweating like crazy.

While the video is great if one only has a short amount of time in their day, if you have more time to devote to fitness I would recommend doing an extra mini cardio session (10-30 minutes) before the video to get a real sweat in.
Rating: 5 / 5

If you want to get fit in a short amount of time, this is the video for you! This video really packs a lot into 30 minutes. I love the resting workouts and Kelly is a great instructor. I highly recommend this video!
Rating: 5 / 5