Cathe Friedrich ICE To The Mat Legs & Glutes Lower Body Workout DVD For Women - Use Low Impact Floor Exercises To Sculpt and Tone Your Legs , Butt, Hips, Thighs, and Glutes

I didn’t care for this workout as much as her weight training videos. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a good workout it’s hard not easy lots of reps.

I find this to be an excellent complementary video to other routines. All exercises, including warm-up and cool-down are performed on a mat/ on the floor. A stability ball is needed, as well as an exercise loop and a band. All are absolutely worth using with this program. I find this to be an excellent complement to other routines- if with Cathe Friedrich, then Great Glutes and/or Lean Legs and Abs, or any other program that will make the exerciser sweat and move, when this one is not requiring said exerciser to do anything else but maintain a posture and repeat moves (not much sweat involved, here). So be aware: It may feel quite repetitive ( it is floor work after all!!), however Cathe does a very good job at varying the exercises, and right when I'm getting bored with one, we are moving on to another one. There is no question that you feel "parts of your muscles you didn't know existed", kind of like it may have felt the first times you've done barre (or Turbo Barre if with Cathe), for example. I completely felt the burn, and even though I could complete everything, that does not mean it was easy, nor does it mean it is for a lazy day. I thoroughly enjoy this not as an exercise routine on its own but as an added finisher to a lot of other routines. This program could also be used for traveling since many exercises use a loop or a band; The numerous premixes also feature a "no stability ball" option.

I liked the video. It does not do lunges and squats - very very bad on the knees. I own at least 15 C. Friedrich's videos and have used them for over ten years. I like that she stays with some tried and trued exercises instead of going for some eclectic things that just don't work. My only problem with her videos is her sing-songy voice. It is really irritating. I really wish I could turn off the audio (I always turn off the awful music). Maybe it is a generational thing. I don't like "up talk" and I don't like being spoken to as if I am some grade school student who needs to be constantly prodded and "encouraged". I mean how many times does she say "I don't know if I will be able to use this weight, I may have to go lower" - REALLY - you are a professional and you don't know if you have chosen too much weight to lift? The ONLY time she talks through a video that is not offensive to me is the "bonus" part of this video. Listen to it. Do you understand what I mean? Okay - enough of that. I like her videos and use them 2-3 times a week - but PLEASE - speak to me like an adult!!!!!

I am an old Cathe fan. Been doing her workouts for years. I have done exercise for years, too many to count. I feel that I have the will power needed to do this type of workout in my home. If you do them, daily (and I have a big collection of DVDs), you do see results. Cathe has been my "go to" number one instructor for a very long time. She has not disappointed! Her workouts make me sweat, they shape and tone, they do all they say they will. IF you do them. I would recommend them to anyone who prefers doing this at home rather than a gym. Same results, and the comfort of home.

Talk about blood, sweat & tears! Your limits will be pushed but the results are amazing.

Perfect for those of us who need to go a bit easier on the knee joints. I love the result I get from squats and lunges but some days my joints are not happy with me days after and this workout helps keep me working on the glutes and hamstrings plus the core gets a workout as well. I'm a 6 day a week workout gal and wish to continue well into old age. Love this and most of Cathe's DVD's.

these are really great workouts just have to do them at your own pace

It's a fairly easy workout. She has much harder ones like Great Glutes, Gym Style legs and so on. If you are not feeling up to an advanced workout this is for you.