1992, about 85 minutes total length
50 minutes aerobic step and warm up / cool down
35 minutes toning and stretching

This is a good video for beginners. The routines are divided up into shorter segments, and in each one Kathy Kaeler is working one-on-one with a different "celebrity" - Jami Gertz, Julianne Phillips, etc. This gives the video variety, and keeps you from getting bored. The exercisers share fitness tips and pointers about form while they are working out, which were fairly interesting the first few times, but became tedious after a few viewings.

The step routine is divided into three parts, and begins very simply. Even an absolute beginner could follow along easily. An intermediate section and an advanced section follow, although even the advanced section wasn't too challenging for a more experienced exerciser. The workout was low-impact. I was less impressed with the toning sections - they were effective, but dull. Simple floor work, weight training and stretching.

This video was widely available in video stores like Blockbuster when it came out in 1992, and I've seen it discounted there recently. For a beginner, this video could be a good way to add some variety to your workout.

Karen Wheless

11/30/-0001