I purchased all three of the DVDs in the series. Got them a week go,and I've used them all a few times now. These are the workouts that my "gut" tells me will transform my body.These are the workouts that challenge me in a way my body hasn't been challenged before. I can't wait to see what I'll be looking like this summer.Leah's strength and grace is an inspiration, and incredibly motivating...I want to have that range of motion, that elegance in motion and strength.I did not know of Leah prior to the purchase of these DVDs and bought them based on the excellent reviews.I can see (and feel) why they've been so highly rated...you will work muscles you didn't know you had,with some unique techniques.My hope is she adds a 4th DVD to this collection focusing on range of motion and flexibility.I'm pleased that here is a "ballet workout" that devotes as much time and effort to upper body strength as to the core and the lower body. (yes I know exhale did arms and abs..I have it)When I finish the core workout I'm sure I'm taller and longer in the spine.When I complete the lower body workout my butt feels higher and tighter.And when the upper body workout spits me out on the other side I feel my chest, arms and shoulders "singing" and getting stronger.To give you a sense of who is writing this review I'll include the following about myself...52 yr old female, have been doing some combination of cardio and strength for 30+ years, yoga about 15.(in my mid twenties weighing 127 @5'7", I was a 'gym rat...5-6 days/wk " with a personal best of 135# bench press, and 2-3 days/week of 35-55 mile bicycle rides.)I'm still in shape, though not as strong as I once was, the scale now reads 132, and I workout 4-6 days/week and have a job that can be physically demanding.Life has changed a bit and I haven't worked out in a gym in many years, ...I've been using DVDs, books etc as the basis of my workouts. I have a large collection of workout DVDs that are in "rotation" including Jillian Michaels, Jackie Warner, Jari Love, Bob Harper, XTrain and others, as well as ballet and pilates inspired DVDs, Brooke Stiller, Kari Anderson,Kathy Smith, exhale, Tracy Effinger... they are all good, and I benefit from all of them, and enjoy them all.However....When I had completed Leah's workouts and the workouts were done with me,I knew these would give my body the shape and the edge I've been striving for.With these DVDs there is no need to search for another workout....I'll keep using the rest,but for me,Leah's are the best.April 24, 2012It's been well over a month that I've been using these videos. And I wanted to add these results and realizations to my orginal review. First, on the physical and "vain". My butt is higher, rounder and tighter. My abs are tighter, stronger and YES!!!! getting ripped!!!!! My upper body hasn't looked this good in MANY years...maybe I'll be looking as good as I did at my "peak" 25 years ago...my shoulders and biceps are lean and muscular, my triceps and inner arms are firmer, longer and more defined than they've been in more years than I care to admit.BUT(T) there is a whole aspect to all of these workouts that had alluded me and my fitness efforts for quite some time...I am stronger. And I don't mean how many pounds of weight I can curl or lift. These workouts have made me more functionally fit and strong. As I stated above my job can be physically demanding, not just for a woman, but for a man as well. These workouts have given me functional strength and length and presence to do things on the job I've not done previously. I am now a bodyweight workout/BalletBody workout convert.A few other oberservations to add. My posture is better, yesterday while twisting, I put my hand on my waist and was amazed to feel the core muscles moving and working for me (And YES!!!! I could FEEL those MUSCLES under my hand!!!!)As for the workouts body weight movements as Leah "teaches" in these workouts are terrfic because you progress with your body and your ability... for the most part it's not the size of the weights you own that make a difference, it's your fortitude, awareness and "courage" to go beyond your expectations and your range of motion.I'd also like to add these are "intelligent" workouts in that though there is no "typical" warmup ...Leah starts you right out in the "workout" you do warmup and your heart right does increase. She does incorporate flexibility, and mine has improved considerably in this short period of time. And finally there is a sense of grounding and serenity that I find when I've completed the workout that is similar to the serenity of a yoga session.I've checked out her website and will be subscribing to her downloads...and waiting, for, what I hope will be a 4th DVD on flexibility and range of motion.Can you tell I'm hooked?August 10,2012.As I closed my first review I commented on how eager I was to see how I'd look this summer. Well, I'm here to tell you. I have lost a "whopping" 4 pounds, down to 128. It's not the weight lost that tells anyone anything...it's the following realities. People are suddenly noticing I've lost weight (funny they didn't notice the 17 pounds that came off prior). My legs look amazing, my torso loooks amazing, I have rips and cuts I didn't think I'd ever see.Men in their 30s (I am 52) are going on about how fantastic I look (and wondering if I'd like to have dinner). My legs in heels have seriously never looked better, men have pointed them out to their friends as they walk or drive by.These workouts out...if you do them.AS for the upper body, my shoulders, triceps and biceps are leaner and meaner looking than ever. And stronger. Don't doubt your biceps are being worked...push yourself with good form and you'll feel it, and see it. Don't be fooled into thinking "full body" or body weight workouts don't work biceps...they do.How good are these workouts? Good enough that Im stronger than I have ever been (in a very functional way). How good are they? I haven't gotten so many compliments since my mid 20's. How good are they? I'm stronger than ever....These workouts will give you the body you want...The body you want to commit to, and work for with intention. Never in my life did I dream I would look as good(or better) and be stronger in my 50s than in my 20s. It is possible. Can't wait to see what is waiting for me as I get stronger and more flexible.