This is a good video for those looking for a long floor aerobics workout that's not complicated and dancy, and doesn't follow the CIA-style "take it from the top" format. It has enough high impact to get your heart rate up there, but is easily modifiable for low impact. It also takes up very little floor space.

Charlene's pattern is to introduce a series of maybe four different steps, run through it a few times, then change the routine one step at a time. She never goes back to earlier routines, just keeps changing it as she goes along. The most complicated step is a knee up and crossover, and a knee up and back. Charlene cues all the changes well in advance.

The stretch section of the cooldown is excellent. Charlene holds the stretches an extra long time.

I personally prefer complex routines and the take it from the top format, so I found this tape to be rather boring. But for those who want moderate intensity with simple choreography I would recommend this tape.

Instructor Comments:
Charlene seems a little less chatty than usual in this video. She does a good job of cuing during the workout. She saves the lectures for the cooldown.

Pam Larson