This is mostly the classic Tae Bo, but they changed things up in this workout and use a step and 1 lb. weights, I believe. For some reason the back of the box says that optional equipment are weighted gloves, weighted ball, and a step. They don't use the gloves or ball however, so not sure where those come in... Using the step makes this a good workout and the weights add some intensity. Billy is very energetic in this video and gets kinda crazy during parts of the workout - starts singing and dancing, but I personally don't mind it. It makes it fun for me to see his enthusiasm, but it may bother some people. It's a good one for intermediate Tae Bo lovers, but not quite as much cardio as I like.