Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Overall, this is a very good and challenging workout. I completed 7 weeks of the 9 week program and feel that I am in better shape cardiovascularly and my core is stronger. I didn't loose any weight and my body looks no different than when I started. However, I can't recommend this workout to anyone due to its unbalanced approach and high impact movements that can cause injury. I think you can achieve the same results with a lower impact workout. In addition, there is very little stretching (and what there is can be awkward) and Shawn T is not graceful in this respect. Also, there isn't any balance between working chest and back or quads and hamstrings. As a result, my experience suggests that this imbalance can lead to poor posture and potential injury. The lack of stretching is more alarming. I had such cramping in my legs, I couldn't lay flat without pain and had to sleep in the fetal position. It's frustrating because from a fitness perspective, the workouts were enjoyable and effective but just not worth the risk for injury. I've been working out for over 20 years (I'm 35, 5'9", 155 lbs, male) lifting weights, running, swimming, cycling, hiking, skiing, and practicing yoga. I've never had any serious injury due to any of my exercises. However, I had to stop walking up and down stairs around week 5 of this program even with icing my knees after every workout. I finally decided to stop the workout completely when I could not do the moves during the workout without joint pain (not the "good" burning pain from working out). Pros: Challenging Motivating Fun Workouts Cons: Risk of injury Imbalanced routine Awkward stretching and "off" workouts Unrealistic time commitment (6 days per week and some workouts are 90 minutes)