Jackie Warner is the celebrity trainer in LA that had a show on Bravo TV called Workout. Her weight and Ab workout is kick ass because you feel the burn!! What I love about her Ab exercises is that she uses different moves that don't require the same old fashion crunch. Best of all, you feel the burn and you see results pretty quick. No more basic crunches for me!! LOL Exactly how I look at it, as long as I'm working out, that's what matters. Yes, it does get easier as you move along. I have definitely seen a difference in my body. I'm slimming down due to the Intense Cardio workout with Insanity and sculpting/toning with Jackie Warner. The best of both worlds