This was the second step tape I ever purchased, after only having the Jane Fonda Step and Abdominal workout. Since the Jane Fonda tape uses such basic choreography, I considered this tape very tricky. I'd never even done an open turn step at that point, and thought this was hopelessly hard. So, it went into the drawer for years and years. I've since pulled it out, and can get through it without a problem. (Even though the FIRM tapes aren't as aerobic as other videos, I think they helped condition me for doing this tape). Now, I agree that this tape has pretty basic stepping technique. But, it still gives me 35 minutes in my training zone, which is okay for me. This tape has 3 stepping segments for beginner, intermediate and advanced. The step segments are followed by lower body toning, upper body toning, and abdominal toning. I never do any of these segments. All the toning segments use the STEP in some form or another, even making the step slant for the sit-ups. I guess the idea was to show that your step could be your "home gym". Since I didn't have the STEP that she was using, I couldn't do that. Besides, I don't like lying on a step to do sit-ups. Overall, I think this is a good tape for those new to stepping or who like simple steps.

Lucy Loftin