I got this video for Christmas (I had asked for Power Kicks). At first I didn't want to open it, but I came to VF and read the positive reviews here. So I thought I'd give it a try. I wish that I hadn't.

I was looking for a true "martial arts" style kickboxing tape--and this was not it. Denise Austin's was much more aerobics with some kicks and punches thrown in. Her cueing was very bad--someone mentioned that she plain forgot to cue a whole section. Even some of the background exercises had trouble following her.

On a positive note, the video is a good intensity level--especially if you do both parts of the workout. For those who are looking for a tape that combines kickboxing moves with traditional aerobics, this might just be your thing. It, unfortunately, was not mine. I exchanged it for Kathy Smith's--more of a true martial arts video.

Instructor Comments:
I don't care for Denise Austin. I'm certain that she's very motivating for some people--beginners especially. But I find her too annoying and too condescending. And her cueing is not very good at all.

Jen B.