About the worst production quality I've *ever* seen,
but a solid, basic intermediate workout with some
interesting arm variations. Spartan set and ugly aerobic
garb, but OK for the budget-conscious. The sound quality
is truly awful; it makes the wonderful Tamilee Webb sound like she lisps.
Tamilee gives lots of form pointers throughout the
workout and demonstrates proper stepping form in an
informational segment.
Wendy Niemi Kremer
As a FIRM disciple, I was expecting quality production
like I get with the FIRM tapes. But this did not even
reach Fonda production quality. I expected more from
someone of Tamilee's caliber. This was my first Tamilee
tape, and I honestly thought something was wrong with my
VCR or that I had purchased a defective tape. I also
thought Tamilee had a speech problem. It sounds like she
lisps and I can't even understand part of what she is
saying.
The music is upbeat, but garbled. The set is
boring. And the outfits are pure CHEESE! I am not really
into animal prints. Her fellow exercisers are not as fit
and muscular as Tamilee or the FIRM crew. They are
slender, but lack muscular definition.
However, Tamilee is an excellent instructor. I
especially like the way she periodically mirrors the
viewer. I have never seen this done on an exercise video
and was pleased to see her incorporate this into her
workout. I use this tape when I want an easy workout and
need a rest between intensive weight training with the
FIRM! It is a fun and easy-to-do tape that gives you an
adequate workout. Advanced exercisers may want to add
height to their step and do more propulsions to stay in
target heart rate zone.
Amy Steppe
6' warmup
29' step
3.5' cooldown
intermediate intensity and choreography
If you're relatively new to step, and are looking for a workout that won't take an hour, this might be your workout. Tamilee goes over the basics, and gives pointers on form. The choreography is straight forward (and I haven't gotten bored stiff with it over the years -- but I don't bore as easily as some). But as others have commented, the production values are very low budget. I personally have not noticed the sound quality problems that others have mentioned.
mel VF
7/3/01
I have just read reviews about the above mentioned tape with Tamilee Webb. I bought this tape in July/96 and I like it so much!!! It gives me the good 45 min. workout, a nice break from
my regular one hour daily walk.
I really like Tamilee's style, and as far as the outfits who cares what the girls have on as long as it's a good instructional
tape. Keep up the great tapes
Tamilee - can I buy a few more -
I've checked the dept. stores but have had no luck, this one is starting to get worn out so I'd like to replace it. Thank you
Caron Harker
caron.harker@ns.sympatico.ca
Oct.l7/02
I have just read reviews about the above mentioned tape with Tamilee Webb. I bought this tape in July/96 and I like it so much!!! It gives me the good 45 min. workout, a nice break from
my regular one hour daily walk.
I really like Tamilee's style, and as far as the outfits who cares what the girls have on as long as it's a good instructional
tape. Keep up the great tapes
Tamilee - can I buy a few more -
I've checked the dept. stores but have had no luck, this one is starting to get worn out so I'd like to replace it. Thank you
Caron Harker
caron.harker@ns.sympatico.ca
Oct.l7/02