CIA 9004

Robert Mellott, Tina Lanzoni, Debi Weaver
Year Released: 1996

Categories: Floor Aerobics/Hi-Lo/Dance , Step Aerobics


Robert Mellott's aerobic rules...35 minutes of interesting aerobics that is a mix of high, low and plyometrics...Easy to follow yet not boring. You'll pretty much get most of these moves the first time.

Tina and Debi's class was excellent...Also 35 minutes long, this consisted of stepping. Tina's routine was very cute, along with Debi's. I've taken classes with both of these ladies in person, and I love their style (especially Tina). Fair warning: This portion is definitely made for the intermediate to advanced stepper. Beginners should not try this routine!

The body training section, 42 minutes, was okay/good. I didn't care too much for Tina's leg work; not really challenging enough for me; I felt there should have been more inner thigh work; she also didn't use weights. However, Debi's routine ruled - she gave samples from a lot of different upper body exercises. Debi's upper body routine could be re-wound and done again to get an extra set in; she tells you this near the end of the routine. Tina's lower body and Deb's upper body routine could also be split up - lower body one day and upper body the next day. The whole routine finishes with ab work.

I feel this tape is one of CIA's best; however, I am partial because I have taken both Tina's and Debi's classes before in person. I feel all the moves in the entire video are interesting and not all that complicated to learn.

Grade: A

Kathy Lapinski

11/30/-0001