This video is broken into two 1/2-hour workouts; the first being low-impact aerobics, and the second weight training.

The low impact is a very good workout cardio-wise, but since I am a high impact person, I really didn't care for it much. But I can definitely see that a person who is looking for a good intense, low-impact workout would like this. Charlene uses a full range of motion to keep your heart pumping. The choreography is basic, and you don't learn a "routine" -- you just do one thing and then move on to the next. And the outdoor setting is a very nice change of pace. The second workout, weights, is also good, but not a "complete" workout like Cathe F's MIS or some of the FIRM tapes. It's mostly upper body work, but there are a few exercises for lower body and abs. The number one thing I love about her style is that she goes slow and does a small number of reps (10 in this tape). That allows me to challenge myself by using my very heaviest weights without fear that I'm going to drop them on my head or otherwise kill myself.

Grade A.

Annie S.