Equipment needed: one light and one heavy pair of dumbbells (3-5 lbs and 8-10 lbs)
Level: Advanced if done as presented (all three segments, no breaks); intermediate/advanced if segments are done separately
Bottom line: Despite the bikini reference, this is a surprisingly strenuous workout that would surely whip someone into shape quickly if done religiously- but its enjoyability is subjective.
Equipment needed: a mat (but you could also just use a towel or two)
Level: Advanced
Bottom line: I wish I could give this thoroughly fun and efficacious workout 6 stars for challenging me without torturing me.
Equipment needed: 3-10 lb dumbbells, although travelers can use 2 liter water bottles (see my upcoming Travel Tips post for more)
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Level: Advanced
Bottom line: This routine integrates difficult athletic-style intervals with equally difficult yoga-inspired techniques, forming a challenging, unique, compact and highly enjoyable workout.
Equipment needed: step (Cathe uses 6 inch; I use 8 inch)
Level: Advanced
Bottom line: This step aerobic workout is ridiculously fun, layering several rounds of challenging but entirely doable flurries of choreography.
