This is a great value. An interesting introduction, thorough warm-up, and 5 totally different ab workouts which last 12 minutes each. The exercises are simple and well-taught, but unusual enough to be interesting. For instance, she does a lot of standing ab work which is surprisingly effective. I could really feel my abs contract, and of course, they are easy to see in the mirror because you are standing. She emphasizes form and breathing throughout, in a helpful but not annoying way. This is a TOUGH ab workout, and beginners are advised to go at their own pace or modify. I have been doing abs daily for 10 years, and some of the moves are tough for me to do all the reps. I think this is because the moves are different and challenging in a different way than I am used to. The music is good (instrumental and unobtrusive, with a good beat). I found this video at target for $12.99. Collage sells it for $14.95. It is an absolute bargain for anyone who is serious about training their abs. The only other video I could compare it to is FIRM 5-day abs, and this tape is better because each workout is different. I like the FIRM, but they pretty much stick to the basics. I will be very surprised if anyone who buys this video is sorry for the purchase. Kathy Ireland really deserves a lot of credit for putting out such an outstanding, professional series of ab workouts at such a reasonable price. P.S. This is the perfect tape to follow up a Cathe Frederich step video!

Anne Berk

06/07/1997