This is a 30 minute cardio hi/lo routine. The cardio is split up into threee easy-to-learn blocks of choreography, which include step-touches, mambos and chachas, grapevines, and other basic moves, all given some 'flava' with some hip movement and arm and shoulder shimmy patterns, and other dancy cardio intensifying moves, woven in. There are some choreography moves that are easier and lighter, and a few that require more movement and real estate, but on the whole, even though this is an easy workout, you *can* get your heart rate up if you really put your all into the moves, really shake the hips and shimmy those shoulders. The workout exudes a fun, carefree, dance-party vibe that is helped along by Tamilee's goofy quips and occasional singing along with the soundtrack. She also features an outfit that is just - well, let's just say it brings a smile to my face. The outfit is bright peach, the pants are plastic and patterned is nome reptilian way, and the top - the first time I've ever seen this in a fitness video, is furry. Tamilee is a total kick in this video, which I find refreshing because I am so used to her 'getting down to business' attitude (I have all DVD series of IWTB, Stretching ,Tighter Assets). The set is bright, the background exercisers are wearing fun, bright ensembles and are having a good time (but not as good a time as Tamilee ;) ), and the music is great. I've heard complaints about the fact that Tamilee sings along with the soundtrack a lot (and, with all due respect, she's no Aretha), but what a BLAST this workout is. It's fun, it's cheesy (I like/appreciate cheese) and it is a high-quality production on all fronts. This workout reminded me that #1 in working out is to have a good time! I got a lot of hip-shaking and shimmying in this workout, and I had a great time, too. If I'd had the time, I might have done it twice.
This one is sticking around.

Instructor Comments:
Usually no-nonsense, Tamilee is a total goofball in this workout, and it works!

Kathy Weller