I really hope everyone that is getting this set loves it! It really is unique to anything else out there....at leat that I am aware of! As I have mentioned I love the 30 second intervals and that the circuit is repeated. For the TKO cardio and some of the other cardio moves, I used weighted gloves or held 3# dumbbells. I don't have the cordless ropes, but have used either one or three pound dumbells as "handles". These really are versitile and I do like that she has many differnent people in her cast. I also do the circuits back to back instead of taking the break while she calls a cast member up to do the move...unless I need a sip of water...