I have read some posts that consider this the worst video purchase of 2005, of all time, etc. I personally don't think it's that bad...but I have also done all 10 workouts of the "10 Best (Worst...)" so I know bad workouts!!!

What I liked about this video: I did like the choreography of the step section. It was no more complex than most "dancey" step videos. It kept me challenged enough to stay on my toes, but was not so fast and furious that I had to lower my step height from eight inches to six inches. I liked the music of both sections.

What I did not like: First, the quality of my video sound was poor. I'm not sure if it was the tape or the recording, but this was annoying. Second, many people mentioned how much they dislike the "arty" black and white photography from weird angles and stop motion, keeping you from seeing the footwork when you need it the most. I tend to agree that that hurt the video more than helped. Third, Janis' cueing was not up to par in this one. More than once, I was shuffling around trying to keep up with her because there was not enough advanced warning of new moves. Fourth, the background exercisers were frequently messing up and out of sync with Janis to the point where it was distracting. Fifth, the hi-lo section was tedious.

Obviously, I have more complaints than praise about this video. But I suspect that I many keep it for days when I am simply not up to Cathe intensity. But I would not give it the worst award. That goes to Crunch Cardio Fat Blasting Party which is just a waste of time.

Instructor Comments:
Janis is sadly not at her best in this video. She tries hard, but she is just not as much in her element in this one as she is with her kickboxing videos.

Lady D