I wanted to review this video even though it's in the Hall of Fame because I love it so much. I am an intermediate exerciser and I prefer low impact hi/lo and step, with a jump thrown in here and there. I like step more than hi/lo.

This is a video that I always look forward to doing, especially the step section. If there weren't so many other videos that I enjoy, I'd do this one several times a week. I give it an A+!

Hi/Lo: Christi's choreography is amazing. It flows together so well. There are 6 combos. For those of you who want low impact, the first 4 combos can easily be done low impact. The last two combos I find really hard to do low impact, although it is possible. I love the music in the hi/lo. It's vocal and dramatic, which adds a lot of energy to the workout. This is definitely a workout that could convert a step lover to hi/lo.

Step Section: Whew. This step section is long, intense and the 2nd half is my current favorite. (tied with Step Jam) The step section has 6 combos that flow together well. She spends too much time teaching the beginning of the 2nd combo, but otherwise my heart rate stays up there. What makes this section so great for me is that my favorite choreography is at the end, so throughout the workout I have this incredible anticipation. Then, when she teaches the 5th and 6th combos, I'm so happy. The music in the 2nd step section is great too.(vocal and dramatic) The music in the first section is the same instrumental music as 9802 step and others.

Flaws: The biggest flaw (imho) is her cuing. She does say 'watch me' instead of articulating what to do. She also changes some common steps, for example, she does a backwards A step, but calls it an A step without explaining what she's doing and why it doesn't look like an A step. But if you have the patience to rewind and teach yourself at times, you'll be glad she doesn't stop to teach new moves when you're doing the tape for the 50th time.

2nd flaw: This is only for the high low-it is very repetitive. Some days this bothers me and some days it doesn't. The step section does not seem repetitive to me.(except for the 2nd combo)

I love this video. It is such a gift. Both workouts are spectacular. Thanks Christi.

Instructor Comments:
Christi is a fabulous instructor. Her choreography is the most creative I've seen so far and none of it seems awkward. She appears to be having a ton of fun instructing and her enjoyment is contageous.

Randi