This workout hasn't been reviewed in a few years so I thought I'd put one in for it. Since I don't have a step yet I have a lot of hi/lo workouts and this is one of my favourites. When I first got it I was at a low intermediate level and got a little frustrated by the intensity of this workout. Six months later, however, it's much more comfortable for me and I am able to add in some of the higher impact elements. As Kari explains in the introducion and throughout the workout, turns and jumps are always optional.

I like the way that Kari builds a combination for each song, instead of building up a routine with endless TIFT'ing like others do. Although I also appreciate the other style, it's refreshing to do a video with a different composition once in awhile. The choreography isn't as complex as some of the others out there, but it's still pretty challenging and fun! Kari's cue-ing is spot-on and makes the workout really easy to follow. The time just flies by and before you know it you'll be ready to cool down.

However, if you have a problem with "dated" anything you will probably not like this workout. The music is an odd funk track with weird sound effects and voiceovers once in awhile. Kari and the crew wear a garish combination of leotards and tights last seen in ... well... 1991 (when this video was produced). I am not one of those people who is bothered by things like this though.

One minor gripe that I have about this is that sometimes Kari and the music do not end at the same time. That is, sometimes Kari gets partway through a combination when the song ends and she just stops where she is. I really don't think this is a big problem though.

Instructor Comments:
Kari is a great instructor. She tends to be more on the professional side than others, but at the same time her bubbly personality shines through.

Megan