It's a keeper! This 2-hour step workout starts off with a warmup and 30-minute routine by Shannon Anderson Bohn. This is my favorite part of the whole tape. Shannon's choreography is a lot of fun, and her personality is, too.

Next is Paul McKean. I also like this routine. I have another tape that he is on, and I didn't like his routine on it, so I was expecting not to like this one either. But it's very good, and I'll keep doing it. I particularly like the little kick-ball-change on the floor part. It adds a little "flavor."

Then it's Beverly Todd's turn. She is also good, but this is my least favorite part. She does vertical step, so your step is pointed long-ways toward the TV. The trouble is, she uses each end of the bench as well as the sides, so you have to have a fair amount of room going from front to back. I don't have quite as much room front-to-back as I'd like with this routine. The steps can be modified, but it's not as much fun that way.

Overall, it's a nice long higher-intermediate level workout. Perfect for those days when you want to put in extra time at a more moderate pace. This one earns an A.

Instructor Comments:
All three instructors are very good, but my favorite is Shannon. She's perky and friendly (but not annoying by any means), and I really enjoy her choreography. I hope she makes some more CIA videos.

Annie S.