CIA 9903: Boot Camp plus Step and Stretch

Donna Read, Helen Vanderburg
Year Released: 1999

Categories: Circuit Training (cardio and weights) , Step Aerobics


I love this tape! I just did the boot camp part and had fun! It said 40 mins on the box, so I thought it was 40 mins of cardio. The first half are boot camp drills. The moves are basic, easy to follow, and tough. I had to pause the tape after the first few because they're tough and there isn't much rest time. They get somewhat easier though because you do some standing legwork in between. But it's still tough- a good leg workout without trying! After cardio/legs, you do lots of push-up variations, some dips, then different ab/core moves. Then a stretch. I didn't do the step section yet.

Overall, this tape is tough and fun. I'm advanced, but my HR was way up at times. My only complaint would be the "teamwork." It's not that they're not a team, they just aren't always starting the moves at the same times, are off count, hesitate, etc. It's not a problem though because the moves are simple and you don't need to stare at the screen. Also, the outfits they wear are NOT flattering!

Instructor Comments:
Helen and Donna are fun and energetic, but their cuing isn't great. They're not always in sync with each other, but it's ok since this isn't a complex tape.

Lisa

06/10/2002