Right now, this is one of my favorite videos. Others have described the format pretty well, so I won't go into detail about that. What I like is that it is pretty easy to follow, but challenging aerobically. There were times during this workout, where I actually got to failure, i.e., squats on the step and especially during the kickboxing segment. The kickboxing segment, by the way, is awesome. I tried Tao Bo and Stephanie Steel's kickboxing and was totally turned off to it. Dawn's segment is alot of fun and by the end, I could only get my leg a couple feet off the ground. But, at the same time, I was laughing because it was so much fun! Take my word for it, I never laugh when I'm working out, especially when I am totally challenged! At that point, I am more likely to curse. I recommend you try this tape and keep an open mind. When I reviewed it, I thought it would be hard to follow because Dawn kept running back to different class members and encouraging them. Didn't matter, the tape was pretty easy to follow and I got a great workout even the first time I did it. Also, it is filmed in a gym, not one of those pretty CIA sets. But, it is the workout I am most interested in. For your reference, if it helps, I am a real Cathe Friedrich fan and I also like Gin Miller and Charlene Prickett's workouts for variety.I also liked Kathy Smith, until I outgrew her tapes. I also like some of the Firm tapes, especially Strengh, Cardio and Tough Tape.

Instructor Comments:
I really like Dawn's style. Her moves are more athletic than dancy in my opinion, and her workouts are challenging. She seems to really enjoy what she is doing.

Kathy McGarrigle