So, are you ready for a REAL workout? AL2 is definitely one of the most challenging of the advanced workouts. If you like a true challenge (or are a Tigger at heart like me) then AL2 is the tape for you. The pace is pretty fast throughout the entire tape and the music is upbeat and fun. The repetitions per side are fairly equal with the exception of an occasional extra set on one side (beware that the set repetitions in this tape are long, on average 4-5 sets, if not more, per move as well as per side). This tape is a classic example of Billy asking for one more set and then you actually do 2 or 3 more sets. It's a good total body workout with excellent glute, legs and abs at the end of the workout.

Billy gives a great warm-up that last 6-7 minutes, starting with head circles, then side to side and back and forth. Roll the shoulders, then alternate and into a side-to-side move (slightly shift the upper portion of your body from side to side, an excellent stretch for the abs). Now stretch to the left, then right and alternate. Now bring the arms out in front alternating left to right. Ready for the down and up squats? From the squats you go into great hamstring stretching, then shift your body weight to the left and point and flex that foot, then switch sides. Press your butt into the floor, then shift your weight from left to right staying in the same position. Roll it up and let's begin the workout.

Really watch your pace through this tape because the intensity level is fierce. Begin with left jabs (5-6 sets) and move into corner-to-corner jabs (4-5 sets). Now even up the right side, but go straight into corner-to-corner (4-5 sets). Next is the classic heel/toe move (5-6 sets), into some punches (2-3 sets), then uppercuts (3-4 sets). Settle into your horse stance and punch overhead (4-5 sets); take it down into hooks and then double hooks. Time for jumping jacks (about 2 sets), now add in that jab (about 4 sets). You now have a few seconds to catch your breath, then start a left knee raise (slow at first, then take it into double time), then even up the right side. You get another quick breather and then go into 2 knee raises, 2 front kicks and 4 jumping jacks (you'll do this for 7-8 sets, so really pace yourself). Now into the forward hop for four counts, then rolling uppercuts back for four counts (4-5 sets) into a fly (again you'll do this for several reps, and boy howdy does it burn). Now you'll do what I call a side fly/cross punch/clap move (you start like a fly but step diagonally back instead of to the side, 2 counts left foot, 2 counts right foot, now 2 punches shoulder to shoulder and 2 claps), this last about 4-5 sets. Next is the knee raise + sidekick combo (4-6 sets each side) into a grapevine. Time for roundhouse kicks (4-5 sets per side), now get ready to take it double time (first left leg approx. 4 sets) into a double speedbag (about 5-6 sets), now even it up on the right side. Now your going into alternating roundhouse kicks (about 7 sets of this and you're moving at a pretty good clip so pace yourself accordingly). Finally a walk it out to catch your breath (Count your blessings if you've made it this far and make a wish because your only half way there).

Ready to kick it up in the second half? Get back into the groove with a double speedbag/scissor leg move into a light jog. Now squeeze those abs (bring the left arm down, but don't lift the leg, just the hip and really squeeze that tummy), now add the knee raise and then take it into double time (even up the other side). Next it's front kick/back kick then take it to a 3-punch groove (3 punches and a knee raise) both sides . Time for knee raise + punch (both sides) then assume your best left fighting guard and prepare for side kicks, even it up, then settle down in your horse stance for some punching (shoulder to shoulder at first, then twist that waist). Now you'll do 2 knee raises + alternating roundhouse kicks, slow at first, then pick up the pace and even up that other side. Now shift your feet (kicking out about ankle high) straight into a standing grapevine.

Alright, you're just about ready for the floor work so catch your breath and then take it down for bobbing squats (really squeeze those thighs). After several reps of squats hold it and then take it to a side leg lunge (about 3 sets). On the final 8 count, hold it and then bring it back to center, hold it again, now switch to the other side and even up the other leg. Walk it out and get ready to take it to the floor.

The floor work consists of the standard back kick, side leg lifts, or fire hydrant move as I like to call it (again after 5-6 sets you'll hold on the final 8 count for each leg), roundhouse kicks (3-4 sets each side), and circles. Now roll to your back and get ready to work those abs. Start with a basic ab crunch (about 4 sets), then sit up and reach (1 set), now add a knee lift to it (3 sets). Bring those knees in close to you and let go with you arms holding up your upper body with your lower stomach. Lift the right leg, pull your knee in and hold it, then switch sides. Bring the knees in a little tighter, lift the feet off the floor a few inches and let go with yours arms, pull it in and pulse (about 3 sets), really tightening up on your abs. On the final eight count hold it (really squeeze) then stretch it out (pointing arms and feet in opposite directions). This is the only cool down stretch you'll get in this tape so you may want to stretch it out more on your own.

Shellie, Debi, Jasmine, Irene, Michelle and I believe Julianne are in this tape and the music consists of "I'll Be There", "Push It", "A Little Bit of Ecstasy", "H.A.P.P.Y.", "Joystick" and "If You Could Read My Mind".