this is a basic workout, suitable for a beginner. i was a bit disappointed that it was so easy, but the workout does have good music, an energetic cast and donna is so sweet and nice that i was able to appreciate this workout's high fun factor.

i recognized some of the people with donna -- a few of the girls are from some of leslie sansone's walking workouts and one woman was also in the cast of crunch's cardio salsa workout. some of them, including donna, were obviously dancers and i am just not as funky as they are so donna was smart to include some other kinds of people in the class to give the workout a wide range of appeal.

also, i like that donna doesnt even bother trying to cue left/right but instead cues to use 'the leg closest to me', etc... therefore avoiding the mirroring issue that so many video instructors seem to have a problem with.

anyway, the workout starts out with some floor aerobics, followed by some toning moves, then a bit of pilates and ends with a stretch.

none of the segments were long enough or intense enough to do much for me fitness-wise, but the workout certainly was better than sitting on the couch doing nothing. and it really is a fun workout which i think would be good to do on a laid-back sunday morning.

Instructor Comments:

Carolyn Visser