Her answer to the Zumba craze of the time, but not for me.
935908
Not for me simply because I was looking for a less jumpy alternative to Zumba since I live on the second floor-and this WALKING video had a significant amount of jumping! The colors, some of the music, even a hint of the style in this dvd reminded me of a lesser Zumba. At the time, Zumba was either at the gym or you had to order dvds through tv or online. Now they sell the dvds at walmart and target next to Leslie dvds. If you want Zumba, get Zumba because this isn't it. I was hoping for no jumping so I'll keep looking,
373033
I know Richard Simmons is a workout guru.  I love to exercise at home with DVDs.  I bought this set of Sweatin' to the Oldies thinking it would be a fun set of aerobics videos.  But I had a hard time following a lot of his moves.  He does not give any cues as to what the moves are.  The workouts are kind of fun and infectious, but I found myself making up my own moves frequently.
1244312
I got this for my wife. Her other workout videos were getting a little repetitive, so she wanted me to find something to help her switch things up. Unfortunately she didn't really like Kathy's style of instruction. My wife likes a personal, more concentrated workout experience, but she felt Kathy was a bit too hyper and peppy at time for her taste.

Personally, I don't think she gave it enough of a chance, but no need in working out to a video you can't warm up to.

To compare, she has been using Jin Miller's Kettle-bell workout for a couple of years now.
4638463
I am not much of an excerciser, so you would consider me a beginner.  I bought this video because of the flexibility of doing one of the 20 minute segments at a time.  The first night I fast forwarded to the  cardio-kickboxing segment.  I liked it a lot and found that it really got  my heart beating and me sweating!  The next day I did the dance-aerobic  part.  It was not for me.  The moves were more about looking  "smooth" than actually getting a workout.  Donna also continued  to say "I've got your back", which is kind of weird considering  she isn't in my family room excercising with me.  Last night I did the  toning segment.  It was OK, but I didn't feel like she concentrated on my  arms very much.  Overall, I would recommend this video to someone who has  other videos in their library to choose from as well.
1479108
I purchased the video because I liked the idea of three different twenty minute workouts on one tape.  The cardio segment I didn't like.  It was too hip hoppy with hard to follow dance steps.  The kickboxing segment was ok; I have done a lot better.  The weight trainig workout was the best.  It worked the total body with an extra emphasis on the lower body with  lunges and squats.  This one unfortunately sits on my shelf with a lot of other unused workout videos I bought.
4042053
Even though she said we could do the exercises at slower pace, the music and psce was too fast for me.
3110454
I have to agree with others who have said it's not like the first set of DVDs.  It is fun to do.  I do feel like I was getting a good workout.  I would recommend it for those reasons.  However, I wanted MORE Zumba, and it's just not.
1963690
I got this DVD because I really like DVDs that have lots of short segments you can mix and match. I usually get 10 minute solution DVDs which I love. This one sounded similar so I thought I'd try it.
I tried it once and it's unlikely I will use this DVD again. Denise Austin is soooo annoying! She talks NON STOP, and uses the most sickening cutesy terms. Also she only does maybe four reps at most of most of the excercises so it doesn't seem very effective. I didn't feel anything the next day at all. The excercises themselves did not challenge my body at all, however they still seemed way too complicated. I also didn't like the way a lot of the moves were quite 'dancey'. This DVD is ok for beginners, as long as you can stand the constant annoying talking of Denise. Personally, if I never hear the words 'zip up your abs!' again, I will be happy. I'm going back to 10 minute solution.
1521280
I've had this DVD for years, and each time I come back to it I dislike it more. I'm a runner and like to vary my workout on rest days (yoga, Pilates, choreographed cardio, etc). I thought this would be a nice change except that I don't think it gives me a very good workout. It's okay to get the non-exerciser up and moving, but Denise's lack of helpful instruction concerns me if you aren't normally doing these moves. The dance moves are easy enough to keep up with, but the sculpting segment really ticks me off. For someone who is in pretty good shape and also does a decent amount of body-weight exercises (lunges, squats, etc) the moves seemed way too fast. I went through the motions but couldn't get the full effect because there wasn't enough time to get into the correct form/position. Same with the stretches - it doesn't stretch anything if you aren't holding any position. I wouldn't recommend this if you are looking for a fun and effective workout...
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I own two other of Leslie's videos and have the same issue with all of them.  Positive things first; like the various moves so I don't get bored.  That being said, I do not like the music on any of these videos or listening to her jibber jabber the whole time.  My fix for this is to mute the video and listen to a playlist that I've put together of music that I like and has the pace I want.  I basically use the videos to help me change up the moves.
4707090
This is my first Firm video so I assume most videos are like this one.  I personally find it very hard to follow all the steps.  She goes so fast that by the time I figure out what she's doing, she's on to something else.  I prefer something a little slower that focuses on form rather than coordination.  She doesn't focus much on making sure you're doing it right. I always though I had decent coordination but perhaps not!  I also find the instructor super annoying.  I can't stand the way she talks and doesn't speak in complete sentences. I feel like she's trying to prove something. After doing this 4 times I don't find it any easier to follow.  That being said, the video defenitly makes me sweat and I still feel I'm getting a good workout despite my frusterations.
172433
I don't like the music of done of CDs. Music is very important and the inventors voice is very annoying. I am a super fan of Zumba class but since I got pregnant and now have a baby that feeds every 2 hours all day long I decided to buy the DVD. Not so thrilled. I prefer the classes.
2269142
I bought the DVD's since Jillian seems to be so motivating on television and her workouts on tv seem to really work.  I was not impressed with the workouts, not much of a workout, except for maybe beginners.  She laughed too much and was trying too hard to be tough. There wasn't a smooth transition from one move to another.  Not very impressed.  I had to return it.
2018051
I like her enthusiasm and if it were cued better, I could see this being a very good workout. I am not a beginning exerciser and unfortunately, I couldn't even keep up with her warm-up. Even for the advanced, it is virtually impossible to pop in the DVD and just start working out. The cueing is so delayed that you have to guess what the next move is going to be. I can't get a good workout like that. The cues are too last minute. This is not one of my favorite. I will stick to Jillian Michaels or Bob Harper.
4418713
I have Jackie's book "this is why you're fat"  (I highly recommend the book, packed with good info about the evils of sugar). I bought this DVD because Jackie knows her stuff. but this DVD didn't cut it for me. the pyramid workout is awesome in theory, however, combining large muscles with small muscles using the same weight didn't work. doing wide rows for the back requires a heavier weight than tricep kickbacks.  using a light weight won't work the back just as using a heavy weight compromises tricep kickback form. this is true when working legs and shoulders as well. so I guess this isn't a good DVD for me.
4706120
This wasn't for me.  I felt that she was too simplified and was not giving anything but normal day-to-day garbage.
2893358
It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either. If you are new to her workouts then start here, but if you're doing Crossfit, Insanity, etc. this is not for you.

I wanted a low and slow workout to counter doing Crossfit so I thought I would give her another go.
She doesn't breeze through the workouts, but it is a bit sluggish and too "slow" for me.