Bubbles, I know what you mean--to me, the choreo on those CIA step w/o's is *really* challenging.
I did Firm Strength yesterday and thought of you. The cuing on that, and Firm Cardio, is not the best, but once you've done them a few times, it doesn't matter much. Completely agree on the stretches and the warm-ups; I've always wished that the Firm would just let the workout be a few minutes longer and do more thorough stretching. Pam's ending stretch is not bad, but the stretches need to be held longer.
Today I did CIA 2401 Cardio Crazy, which is one of the few that you and I have in common. You made a great decision, putting it with Tort and Hare. Those two are strength with a bit of movement to break up the routine; CIA 2401 is the reverse, cardio with a bit of toning thrown in between the step and the hi-lo. I almost didn't do it because I wanted straight step, but decided to at the last minute, because I can usually follow Gay Gasper on the first run-through. The abs are OK, nothing much out of the ordinary.
I know I've said it before, but thanks for creating and sharing this fun rotation!
Have a safe trip!
Sandrine
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