30 Days to Firmer Abs and Arms

Donna Richardson
Year Released: 2000

Categories: Abs/Core , Floor Aerobics/Hi-Lo/Dance , Upper Body Strength


I think this is a fun beginner/intermediate tape. Donna is really motivating & she just wants you to enjoy yourself. The aerobics is dancey but not so funky that a non-coordinated person can't do it. The moves are hi/lo but there's a background exerciser that does all low impact moves. The toning section for the upper body is short. We do one set of one arm rows on the right side, a set of one arm rows combined with tricep kickbacks with the palms facing forward on the right side, a combo set of front raises, side lateral raises, & 2 shoulder presses. Then we do a set of one arm rows & a set of one arms rows combined with tricep kickbacks on the left side. We then do 2 sets of concentration curls & one arm tricep overhead presses on both sides. Then its down on the floor for abs, chest flys, & chest presses. So the whole upper body is worked but it's just not that intense. I might put this tape on the exchange. I need something more challenging. Currently, I'm combining it with other tapes.

Instructor Comments:
Donna is a fun instructor. She reminds me of Victoria Johnson. They both like to dance & their aerobics-style is a combination athletic & do-able funk. They even give the same comments about looking "Fine", etc.

Helen Stephens

01/08/1999