This is actually among the very few videos that I like of Denise(aside from Sizzler which should be on DVD). The set is well-lighted with huge windows, brick walls (lower half of the room) and wooden floors. The music is instrumental and faint. Denise is still in her usual perky self and her voice can be grating at times, but if you can get past that then you can survive her presence :) Most people are annoyed by her voice and perkiness but I think she is less so in this workout (i.e. if you compare this with her other videos). There are four background exercisers who are pleasant; some are serious, others are smiling. No annoying facial contortions or actions that can be distracting. I personally think this workout is fun and effective for an intermediate exerciser and possibly some advanced exercisers (just intensify your plyos). It really does get my heart rate up because of the varied plyos and athletic moves. The sports moves simulate skiing, boxing, basketball, skating, kickboxing, jumprope etc. There are few videos with cardio that simulate sports moves that's why I like this. I consider this generally cardio although it is a circuit training workout. Most of the cardio is done on the floor although there is a couple of sections done on the step. The toning sections use more of the step. I feel the strength training sections only serve as cardio breaks for the entire workout. The circuit training workout alternates between 3 1/2 mins cardio with 1 1/2 mins toning for around 35 mins. I will rate this a B.

Instructor Comments:
Still perky and upbeat.

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