I'm surprised others didn't review this tape better. I love it! Yes, she doesn't have a warm-up, but that just gives me the opportunity to do my own. I turn on some music to dance to and then do my own stretches. At that point, I'm ready to go. It's not that big a deal to me.

I've been doing aerobics for quite awhile, but am now a bit overweight. I'm exercising at a high-beginner to middle-intermediate stage. This video REALLY works me. I still can't do both together. The moves are funky and upbeat. The music is the most interesting of Kathy's I've ever worked out to. It had a great beat, almost as if you're at a club. The camera shots were interesting, going between a sort of slow-mo, distorted shot to a realistic shot at times. The other people in the video are in great shape and look like they're having a really good time. I like that Kathy has "friends" work out with her - although they didn't have too much of a part in the instruction. Just some light banter.

She does v-step, charleston, jacks, leg kicks and some great combo moves -- the arms are very fun, also.

I've done the first 20-minute session more than the second, but they're both fun and quite a workout for me. In the second session, there are always a couple people demonstrating the higher impact moves for variation. The stretching segment at the end is very relaxing.

I'd highly recommend this tape for someone who wants an upbeat, fun, dancy workout that won't kill them. Kathy is great at cueing, as always.

I'd give this video an A.

Instructor Comments:
Kathy is usually pretty mild, but in this one, it seemed as though she was trying to be a lot more upbeat and energetic. I love Kathy, and her attitude in this video was very fun and inspiring. She's good at cueing and motivation.

Colleen L.