I was given this video when my daughter (now 7) was about 4 because I wanted to work out, possibly with the kids so that they wouldn't keep interrupting the workout. I discovered a small problem when I first tried to do this video: I'm not into playing pretend any more. I felt rather foolish doing some of the moves, like flying like an airplane around the room, and pretending to make myself into a sandwich. Basically, I did it three or four times with the kids watching me (to see if I was really going to do it), and gave up. It is a very cute video (kind of like Romper Room, I guess. It's been a while since I've seen Romper Room for comparison..), and some of the exercises are genuine (I seem to recall straight leg sit-ups), but you'd have to really get into it to get any cardiovascular benefit. All in all, it's a neat concept, but it just doesn't work for some people. If you're self-conscious, I'd try something else. If you still like to put your hands above your head and pretend you're a giraffe eating leaves in the trees, it's a great way to get some quality time in with the kids and get some exercise at the same time.

Suzette Petty