You realize the talents of Cathe, Franny and Christi when you try to attempt to even follow Joan Pitt's step workout. The cueing is non-existent. She acts like we are part of a group that has rehearsed the routine numerous times. I just gave up after 10 minutes and moved on to Dawn Pappas. Dawn's interval step was quite challenging, with lots of reverse squats, and running up and down the step. She was easy to follow but the moves brought up the heartrate. I really like Dawn and would like to try her solo tapes. Lori Saitta's workout was pretty simple to follow in the beginning but I lost her toward the end, maybe because I was pooped from Dawn's interval blast. But her workout was intermediate and she cued very good. Dawn did the cooldown. I liked Dawn's routine the best, because it was aerobically challenging, and she cued the best.

maryann parker