This is an older video (I think 1993 or '95), so at that time the combinations probablly were considered advanced, but not by today's standards. The combos are very creative and unique which was the best thing about the video. There were many downfalls though. The cueing is horrible. You almost have to be a mind reader for some of them. She doesn't tell you (except once near the 8th time doing it) that a move is a "hamstring staddle...". She just says either "hamstring or knee". Yes she cues a move as "knee" which is a hamcurlat another point too. This happens on other commonly named moves as well. It's like you need to know HER step lingo. The music was inappropriate for the type of workout and at times didn't even have the right beat. She ignores this and just keeps going. At times she is looking off to the left for information from the producers or someone. It was doable, but confusing, and I believe it could be frustrating for anyone with sub par step experience. Maybe I'll do it again to see if I remember all the mess-ups and what she means. Then perhaps it would even be good. I think the combos are very good for picking apart for instructors, but even here she doesn't have a consistant patterning for them. Some moves are balanced Right and Left after 4 moves (16 cts), and some are the normal balance of 64ct phrasing. I just think that they needed to practice the cueing before making this one.

Instructor Comments:
Patti is obviously a past aerobics champion as it states on the box. She has that way of moving like she is in a competition. Her movements are exagerated and huge and done elloquently, however besides some good combinations, there isn't much else to brag about with this video.

Nicole Gunning