I have worked out a million different ways. Some were good (elliptical trainers are good for cardio), others not so good (jogging hurt my knees). But no matter what I've tried, and how much weight my scale tells me I've lost, I have never been able to achieve the sleek, long lines that I crave - you know, a dancer's physique, with elegantly defined muscles. I began to believe that I would be stuck with chunky thighs for the rest of my life.Not anymore. This DVD is brutal but you'll see your body change almost immediately. Within 2 weeks of beginning this workout, I looked in the mirror and realized that my thighs were beginning to trim down. Now, after 6 weeks, all of my pants fit looser in the leg - not to mention the fact that they hang off my hips. Did I mention the incredible butt-lifting benefits? After a few sessions, my rump began to tighten, lift, and acquired a round, plump shape that looks terrific. Even my arms and shoulders have become more toned - I'm only using 2-pound free weights, but the results have impressed me. My arms look trimmer and have lightly defined muscles. My stomach's flatter, and I can really feel all of the muscles across my lower abdominals working. The lingering back pain that I experienced before has disappeared.There's a downside, of course - the first 10 sessions. You will huff, puff, sweat, and perhaps even curse as you stretch, flex, and work your angrily protesting muscle groups. The thigh work might actually make you cry. You'll walk stiffly, and sit uncomfortably, until your muscles have become accustomed to the work. But once they have, you'll become addicted to how it makes you feel - and, oh yeah, how it makes you look.I'm excited about working out now, because I've found something that works with my schedule (this workout's only 45 minutes long!) and REALLY achieves results. I look forward to watching my body change as I continue doing the Bar Method.