Hi Sue, I had a two pound one I was using with the FitPrime workouts, but when I started doing Cathe's workouts, I bought the 8 pound one they use, and it's been fine for me. I guess it would depend on how comfortable you are starting with the 8 pound one. I haven't found it to be too heavy in any tape where they use it. I bought mine at Dick's Sporting Goods - didn't know Target had them!! Thanks!!