Having read all the positive reviews about this video, I'm afraid I must be the dissenter. It's not that I didn't like the workout or Donna's excellent teaching style; she really shines in this tape! What completely got on my nerves was the noisy background exercisers and the "party" type atmosphere. I would have felt like a total moron had I actually gotten off the couch to do this workout! While I don't mind a couple of "attitude" moves interspersed here and there, I absolutely DO NOT shimmy my shoulders or shake my hips, which is prevalent throughout the workout. And when the camera zooms in several of the cast members who appear to be in aerobic heaven, I want to kick in the tv screen!

Don't get me wrong; this is a great video if you need a lot of whooping, hollering and friendly bantering to motivate you to exercise. The choreography is easy enough to follow, and Donna repeats each routine "from the top" a number of times to reinforce the steps and make catching up a breeze. She has an infectious, caring nature and easygoing approach - qualities sure to lure in even the most reluctant beginner. But for me, an advanced exerciser who's used to the no-nonsense type of workouts provided by instructors like Cathe Friedrich and Kari Anderson, Donna-Mite was like taking a step backward. I will be placing this tape on the exchange if anyone is interested.

Donna's energy and enthusiasm is contagious, and she provides very thorough instruction and form pointers throughout the workout. She is also in terrific shape!

Roberta Kagno