I did not expect to enjoy this tape so much. I bought it as part of the pre-order deal and fully expected to trade it. I was very surprised to find it to be one of the most fun cardio videos that I own. I think the emphasis is more on the word "cardio" than on "kicks" - the kicks are there, of course, but there is also a fair amount of athletic hi-lo and punching. I really enjoy the energy of the video, and I think having the guys in the cast was a smart move. I love when Cathe invites them up to the front - for some reason, that is a very fun moment. The last section of power drills is absolutely the best: challenging, energetic and fun. All videos should be like this.

My only complaint is that Cathe does not always respect the space constraints of many home exercisers, and so I must modify the moves a fair bit. (Kicking a hole in the wall is just NOT an option.) I hope that her future videos are more sensitive to space issues.

Loleen