This tape's concept is to give you two workouts on one tape: one for while you're pregnant and a 20-minute postpartum regime. Denise also included a brief "Q & A" session with an OB/GYN--similar to what Kathy Smith did in her Pregnancy Workout. It's a great concept and all that a pregnant woman needs to get through what experts call the "childbirth year." But I did this tape once and just could not bring myself to do it again. Maybe if I'd gotten this tape before I did Kathy's it would have been different. But in comparing the two tapes--and there are so many similarities it's hard not to--it's really no contest. Kathy's is superior in every way from the beautiful set to the music to--most importantly--professional demeanor. Denise tries almost too hard to make you like her when she isn't telling you that posture or holding your tummy a certain way is "very important." Pregnant women who are prone to crankiness should avoid this tape like the plague!

In fact, I can't think of anyone I can recommend this tape to. I realize that this tape is at least six years old, and many instructors improve over time as they become more polished and professional. But I don't think I want to spend any more time or money on this particular instructor to try and find out if she's improving with age.

Grade: C-

Melissa Cooper