I think this is a great video to use as a transition from intermediate to advanced step workouts, and as an introduction to power stepping. The workout is pretty typical of the step workouts that I experienced at fitness clubs: start slow (first section), move to moderate intensity (second section) and then finish with a section of fast lunges from side to side. I do wish the tape had an ab section, and that the workout was a bit longer - I like one hour workouts. Overall, I think it is a good quality workout. By no means innovative, but still very good. A-.

Instructor Comments:
Kathy Smith is not an exciting instructor, but she is clear, professional and likeable. She does play to the camera a bit, which can annoy me a bit, but that is a minor point.

Loleen Youngman