This DVD is composed of 11-12 minute segments that originally appeared on Sharon Mann's exercise show. There are 4 warm ups (about 4 minutes each), 16 cardio segments, and four cool downs from which to choose.

The cardio sections include hi/lo, kickboxing, boot camp, step,interval, and circuit sections. I would call the sections int/advanced. Lower intensity or lower impact version are always shown, and when Sharon does a step workout two background exercisers perform these routines without steps. This is a very inclusive workout.

The cardio segments have a very short break at the halfway mark-- this is where commericials were inserted. Now ther is just a screen that says something like "Aim High" or similar hokum. they are very brief, and don't relly upset the flow of the workout.

I have not done every cardio segment yet, but have enjoyed allt hat I have tried-- some more than others. The great thing is that no segment is toolong, so if you are getting bored-- you willsoon be on to something new. The choreography is basic to moderate and does not take up a lot of space. I happen to like the music, but many would probably find it "generic". The same songs are used a lot.

The set is nothing special:Sharon and her four buddies are each on thier own raised, circular platform. There is an exposed brick wall, and numerous plants. Sometimes, the show is shot from behind one of these plants in what I like to call "ficus vision". Why they do this, I have no idea.

The DVD itself is not particularly well designed. You can put together your own workout-- but only with two cardio segments. AND the cardio sements are grouped so that you pick form eight, then you pick from the next 8. What if you want to do two or three form the first group. Well, then you will have to get a chapter menu and program it yoursel. I don't mind doing this, but for those who do or can't, the DVD is a little less versatile-- I mean, many of us want workouts longer than a half hour total.

Still, I am enjoying this DVD quite a bit. Surprisingly, I like the step and step circuit segments the best. I say surprisingly, because I already have so many high quality step DVDs, I did not envisionusing Sharon's segments too much. But, the routines have turned out to be quite fun and less basic than I thought they would be.Some of the routines remind me of Kathy Smith's Power Step Workout, and some are more complex.

This DVD is also useful for someone with limited space. Sharon and her crew don't use too much room.

Roz