I get a lot of use out of this particular video. It is divided into 4 15-minute segments, each with emphasis on a different area of the body -- abs, buttocks, hips & thighs, and upper body. By the time you have gone through the whole video, you have worked out the whole body. Hand weights and ankle weights are recommended as needed to keep the workout challenging. There is an individual warm-up and cool down for each section, so you can do just 1 section, or more if you have the time or the desire. I find that with a young infant, I just can't always get in as much of a workout as I would like. This is perfect for those days when I don't have a free moment until the kids are in bed. I can't face a whole hour-long workout (when I could be going to sleep instead), but these 15-minute segments seem less overwhelming. Donna makes it so much fun that I often find myself doing more than 1 section, no matter how tired I feel when I begin. The music has a good, strong beat. Donna and the people working out with her are constantly reminding you of the goal you're working toward (awesome abs, hot hams, etc.). All the moves are low-impact, and done in a slow and controlled manner for maximum safety and effectiveness. I would highly recommend this video also as a tool to fill in weak spots in other video workouts. If I feel I need more abs work, for example, than is in my workout that day, I can go straight the the abs section on this tape. It is probably too easy for advanced exercisers, since there just aren't enough repetitions to challenge them.

Erin Ferragut