Total Body Strength Training DVD: Two Full Body, Strength Building Dumbbell Workouts plus Bonus Travel Friendly Resistance Band Work Out with Jessica Smith

The workouts are well designed and have a good flow from one exercise to the next, without being rushed. You will work on balance, stability and strength for whatever workout is chosen. Today I did the 48 minute Total Body, which had every component and worked all muscle groups with even a nice short stretch at the end. There are a number of modifications suggested or shown which make this workout accessible to most. I like to play with tools so enjoyed that a band workout is included when you want to work muscles in a different way. I also appreciate that there was a shorter 31 minute Total Body workout, for when you're pressed for time. Beautiful, bright set with some great outdoor scenery, and loved seeing the cute Peanut pillow on the chair, too! Very enjoyable workouts with some great music to keep you motivated, also! I will use these frequently, as Jessica is a great instructor and the workouts offer physical challenge, as well as a great sense of accomplishment and feel good mood!

I love her workouts. I have knee issues so all her videos accommodate my needs. I have 3 of her videos. Love all of them. Great workouts. This one is great for sculpting and targeting all the muscles. Definitely 5 stars.

Jessica provides strength training with good form pointers, level options and without too much equipment needed which makes it easy to just get straight into the workout. There are two workout lengths to choose from so no procrastination which is good for my motivation. There is a bonus band workout too. As always there is a lovely background to enjoy and I find Jessica to be a friendly and motivating instructor.

I liked the worked out and felt it was well executed and easy to follow along with.

Great workout, easy to follow. Highly recommend this dvd. And as an added bonus, do not have to go to a gym. So convenient. Highly recommend this dvd.

She does the work out slow enough to follow along and for me it’s very challenging great work out.

Jessica has good form and is a good communicator; however, this DVD just didn't work for me.I returned this DVD because I wanted to know explicitly what muscle groups we were focusing on. With the exception of less than a handful of exercises, she did not include that. Instead of just telling us how to get into position, I would have liked to hear more of Jessica's knowledge of the human body and its muscles and WHY we were doing what we were doing more frequently. Personally, when I know what muscle group I'm working on and why it matters, that is, how strengthening it can improve my daily activities, I would have found it more motivating and educational. That's just me and I realize many wouldn't really care.She also doesn't count down which I would have preferred. A few times, she just went 4,3,2,1 or close to that at the end. But if I recall correctly, she doesn't say, "we're going to do 2 sets of 10 now" so you know what's ahead. I could be wrong, but it just seemed like you had to be glued to watching what she was doing rather than giving you the heads up so you know your count. You can't always be looking at the screen after all!I didn't care for for some of the music either. It's hard to please everyone when it comes to music!On the positive side:1). I DID like that you can focus on her and not be distracted by a group of others working out with her.2). The indoor setting with large windows and wood floors is very attractive, uncluttered and easy on the eyes.I am in the processing of reviewing another one of Jessica's DVDs.Also, unless you're okay with only getting a 50% refund, be sure you want it. I wasn't aware of this until I made my return. Perhaps if it is defective, you get a full refund, but I just didn't like it.

What I like most about this DVD from others is that she does not spend time on explanations and greetings. The video gets right into the routine! And it is a GREAT video for the “older” people without being geriatic. Music is soft in the background and easy going exercises to build body control and strength. LOVE IT I purchased both of her DVD’s