I enjoy Kathy Smith's videos. I like the aerobic workouts and her voice doesn't annoy me, like it does some people. However, from what I have read on weight lifting, it is more effective if you do the reps slowly. This workout moved way to fast, without a lot of resting in between, if you were doing Track 1 of her system. Also, she cheats too much, running around the room, and not really doing the moves with everyone else. I think they did not show the Track 2 people enough, but the notes to the side of the screen were helpful.I disagree that you need a bench. I used a chair, and a pillow between my shoulder blades as the notes in the video recommended, and I had no problems. However, even with transition time, I felt the lifting should be done slower.After doing the workout, I am more interested in the book she wrote of the same title. I also think I will continue with using the Strong Women books and the Get on the Ball book I own for my weights workout.