This video has 2 aerobic workouts. The first is hi-low, and the second is step, each is 30 minutes including the warm up and cooldown. Charlene does a simple warm up, short stretch, the aerobic section and then a longer, deeper stretch. Both workouts are very basic, non-dancy, low-impact routines at a fairly moderate intensity level.

I'm not really thrilled with the hi-low section because I'm at a high-intermediate fitness level and the intensity isn't quite high enough for me. I mostly only do it if I have another workout planned or worked hard the day before. It's got some really challenging balance moves though, that are surprisingly tough.

I like the step section better, as the intensity is a smidge higher and the choreography is interesting without being hard to follow or dancy. She definately uses every side of the step here, so sometimes your back is to the TV, but she cues well enough that I had little problem following.

All in all this is a pretty good tape. Not too challenging, but perfect to get moving in the morning.

Instructor Comments:
I found Charlene to be very likeable. I've never been able to face a typical aerobics instructor first thing in the morning... but her friendly, down-to-earth attitude gets me moving when I'd rather be back under the covers.

Jennifer