Cathe Friedrich's Body Max 2 DVD

Nearly 100 minutes non-stop intensity — step aerobics, aero/tone intervals and floorwork. Designed for the super-advanced exerciser, it's a true body-transforming marathon (or use the “premix” options to break it into three shorter/slightly easier workouts). You'll begin with straight-forward step aerobics — definitely tough but not overwhelming. Then it's power circuits — alternating intervals of step aerobics, anaerobic step blasts and standing toning (ranging from air jacks and plyojumps to wide/deep lunges and barbell-weighted squats). The ending floorwork features upper-body exercises on a stability ball plus classic ab training. Some vocal music.

Requires 3 to 15 lb. dumbbells, a barbell, a stability ball and a 6-foot resistance band. Includes a 6-minute bonus cardio segment. ©2006.

Body Max 2 is a 90-minute comprehensive workout that burns fat, builds strength, enhances definition, and tests your endurance like no other. Be prepared to sweat, as the workout includes the following: An active warm up followed by a tough and energetic step routine. A Power Circuit segment where you alternate intense step aerobics with weighted leg and glute exercises. A no-nonsense upper body weight workout complete with intense core work. And finally, a much desired stretch.

The equipment needed for this workout is a standard step, a set of light, moderate, and heavy dumbbells, a barbell with adjustable weight, and a stability ball.

DVD has programmable chapters and premixed alternate workouts.