Michelle Dozois Cardio Interval Burn Remix - Thoughts

Cardio Interval Burn Remix is a high intensity 61 minute Peak 10 workout.
The DVD Menu has the following option:
Introduction
Movement Review
Play Full Workout
Warm Up
Block One
Block Two
Block Three
Block Four
Block Five
Cool Down Stretch

Within each block, there are two rounds.   I wish the DVD allowed you to select a round within each block but it does not have that level of chaptered detail.  Each of the two rounds are identical to each other; the only difference is that you are switching your lead (leading on the left versus the right).
Each of the rounds consist of the 4 levels found in the Peak 10 Training system.
They are:  Base camp, Ascent, Climb and Peak. 

Overall, I really like the choreography, music, and intensity throughout the workout.  There is a good flow to this workout.  In all the blocks (except the last)  in either the ascent, climb, or peak sections, you are doing some type of burpee/plank/mountain climber move.  I expected these moves to appear because almost every high intensity workout produce in the last couple of years include these exercises in their workouts.  Other than these exercises appearing, the content in the rest of the workout felt new and fresh by the way that Michelle sequenced the moves.  I had fun with several of the combos which featured kickboxing, a bit of dance, and athletic movement.

The peak exercises are:
Block 1 - Tuck Jump Side Burpee
Block 2 - Figure 8 Double Dig Jump to switch sides
Block 3 - Single Leg Hop Kicks Alternating

Block 4 - Drop Squat to a pencil Jack
Block 5 - Jump Air Jacks

There is a modifier.

4 & 1/4 stars stars

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