Since there is so much disagreement about this tape, I thought I'd put in my 2 cents. I've had this workout for a while, and have enjoyed it, and continue to enjoy it. For those who are looking for 30 minute step workouts, there aren't lots of choices, and I think this is a good one.

For a half hour tape there is quite a bit of interesting choreography. It took me a while to catch on to the arms, but I got a decent workout while learning because I could follow the feet usually. And even now that I have learned the routine, it is still fun, not boring (ok, I don't bore as easily as some).

Petra is quiet, pleasant instructor, and there is no whooping. I never noticed any problems with form before I read the reviews here, and even now I think Petra's form is fine (Kasey is another story).

That's not to say that I don't have some peeves with this video. I notice that there seems to be some problem with the synchronization of the video and the audio. I particularly notice it during the warmup, when it is very noticeable that Petra's voice and lip movements are not in sync. Surprisingly, this doesn't seem to interfere with my ability to stay on the beat.

I also find that at the beginning of the cooldown, it's as if we come to a complete halt. A little bit into the cooldown she starts to use the step some. I just reverse things, and do some light use of the step at the beginning of the cooldown, and move to the floor later in the cooldown.

So, I'd say if you're looking for a moderate intensity, moderate plus complexity, 30 minute step workout; think about this one despite the mixed reviews.

mel VF