All the tapes in the Quick Fix series consist of three short, 10-minute workouts; for each workout, a clock in the bottom right-hand of your screen counts down the time left. In the "Core Yoga" tape, each of the three workouts has a different emphasis. The focus of Program #1 is on breathing, and it consists mainly of sun salutations which you perform slowly at first and then faster. Program #2 focuses on strength and toning of legs and arms. This was the toughest section, as several poses, such as the plank, are held for an extended period of time. There are also some tough lunges for legs and one-armed balance poses for arms. Finally, Program #3 focuses on flexibility. This section includes only floor poses, mostly forward bends and twists.

In addition to not liking the instructor (see below), another thing I didn't like about this workout is the fact that the instructor and her assistants all used large square mats which means that if you're the typical person with a rectangular mat, you keep having to shift it around. One of the assistants offers modified versions of the poses, which would be good for beginners already familiar with yoga. Overall, I would rate this tape as just average, but it might be good for someone with severe time constraints wanting to squeeze in some yoga for relaxation rather than a real workout.

Instructor Comments:
The instructor had a soothing voice and cued well. However, she doesn't give detailed instructions, and so I would not recommend this tape to those unfamiliar with yoga (despite the fact that she says anyone can do the workouts). Also, there was something about her manner that turned me off; she had sort of an affected, snobbish way of speaking.

Beth C (aka toaster)