Customer Reviews:
 Strange editing July 15, 2008
sunny (Las Vegas)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I'm a big fan of Susan Powter's, but am very disappointed in this DVD. It consisted of very choppy editing, to the point where you're not really sure what move you're supposed to be following. No real music to speak of, and no class members, so you have to constantly watch her, which gets boring. I hope she comes out with another one with class members, a better set (this one looks like a harem), better lighting, better editing, and some sort of music or at least, a better background rhythm. On the plus side, once you actually can get to the workout, it's easy to follow.
 So annoying April 4, 2008
Oneironaut (Boston, MA)
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
Like most of us, I remember her "Stop the insanity" infomercials. I figured she must be onto something to get so famous, but I realize it was her sloganeering and barking that made her so memorable. This does not translate well in a workout. I just could not take her voice, her vague instructions and forced energy. Very distracting. Also, she says you don't need any extra equipment for the workout, but this is followed by a checklist of other things you'll need in order to do it.
I threw this right in the trash and moved on to the Biggest Loser Cardio workout which is light hears ahead of this irritating DVD.
 Do-able but messy!! March 14, 2008
C. Hayes (stix, MS)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Okay, first off, let me say, "I AM A SUSAN POWTER FAN FROM WAY BACK!" Having said that, I ordered this product because all of the older exercise videos have not been released on DVD, only VHS (all of which I own already). I ordered this DVD because I really like how Susan Powter worked me out in all her other stuff, and hey, its one I don't have. She has changed allot in the last 10 years, but still knows how to be encouraging, and not overly pushy or annoyingly peppy! I gave it 4 stars because its a good work out Susan Powter style! The woman is my all time favorite fitness instructor. BUT.. I took away a star, because she definately needs to fire her cutting room staff. I find myself doing exactly what she is doing, at the exact tempo, and next thing I know, they cut to another scene, and Im off step. Its highly annoying. It happens several times throught the video. There is even a part in the routine where she is telling the viewer how to do a step, and they have a split screen. One half is her top half telling us how to do it, and the other half is supposed to be showing her bottom half doing what she is explaining, but its a completely different step. If you haven't ever done Susan Powter, then Id have to advise you to do some of her other VHS stuff before trying this. I would have been completely put off by this if I hadn't been formerly introduced to her style, and forms through the other videos.
 Susan Powter makes exercise available to anybody any size! October 20, 2007
Dody L. Bush-retherford (Violet Hill, AR)
24 out of 25 found this review helpful
This DVD is so wonderful. I just bought it and tried it out with my kids. It doesn't require any fancy shoes or equipment. It is fun and exciting. It has several levels of modification for ANY fitness level. I am a LARGE lady, and let me tell you I found I could do it. The great thing is I did it with out feeling like I was having a heart attack or was going to pass out! It has so many modifications, for any fitness level, I sincerely believe that anybody, including the incredibly fit and gorgeous can get some thing out of it. I recommend any body and every body try this fitness DVD out. A huge plus is Susan's great personality. She is so positive and non-judgmental in the way she addresses her audience.
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