This video includes a warm-up (I forgot to time it but it isn't long, maybe 6 minutes), 20 minutes of aerobics, 15 minutes of toning, and a 10 minute stretch. The aerobics are simple in choreography but kind of fun, you're working out to "real" music which is always a plus in my opinion. The toning section is only 15 minutes and she hits on the whole lower body plus abs. Obviously, doing so much in so short a time means nothing gets worked out particularly hard. The stretch as usual for Denise is very nice, relaxing and re-energizing. This tape is definitely at a beginner or maybe advanced beginner level, which is OK since the target audience is new moms who may not have exercised before. I don't find it vigorous enough and am going to trade it, but I probably would've loved it 4 weeks post-partum. It is an adequate, somewhat enjoyable workout, its designed for a particular purpose and meets that purpose pretty well, although its too lightweight for a regular workout. Most post-partum exercisers who are beginning at 4 weeks post-partum will probably enjoy it but outgrow it within 8 weeks or so. It's a tape with a specific purpose and it meets that purpose fairly well. A cheerleader like Denise will either be just what a blue post-partum mom needs, or will make a blue post-partum mom want to blow up the TV with an Uzi, depending on that mom's temperament!

Instructor Comments:
Ok, so some say she's overly perky, and its probably true, but I appreciate her optimism. Her cuing isn't the greatest but her moves are simple enough that its not terribly important. She's at her best during toning in my opinion, and her stretches are typically quite good.

susan p