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Great music, fun
What I really love about this video is the music -- it's Motown oldies and not a synthesized bland track, like most of the other exercise tapes.It is a little challenging to learnSOME of the moves, but you can reverse and try again! Also consider that you will have this tape a long time and you can keep practicing. Or just move to the music your own way, until the next song.
Donna-Mite is truly a pick me upper!
I give this five stars because when I first used the tape, even though it was challenging to learn the moves at first (but got it after the 2nd or 3rd time), I was having so much fun I found myself surpised when she said they were going to do a cooldown and I had actually sweated (wearing a sweat shirt)! This is intermediate because she moves fast even though it's low impact. I consider this to be at a steady and consistent space not an up and down (interval) heart rate like in the Firm (which I love).It's a great non-impact, "no equipment needed" and fun workout to do on non-strenous days or in conjunction with strength training!You'll learn some great dance steps in the process too!

Very disappointed!!
I didn't like the workout, Donna's teaching style and some of the music that was played in the background. She talks way too much. It only got my heart rate up very little. The workout was not fun at all!Save your money and invest in Tamilee's Tighter Assets or her "I want that" series. It is a much better investment. ... Read more

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An upgrade - in more ways than one
As a long-time fan of Tamilee Webb and her body, PLATINUM SERIES BUNS OF STEEL 2000 is not the first of her exercise videos I have viewed.But compared to all the others, it is equal to or better than the finest aspects of those other ABS OF STEEL and BUNS OF STEEL Tamilee Webb tapes.
Platinum Editions Are All Time Favorites
In reading the previous reviews on the Buns of Steel 2000 workout, I HAD to post my own review.All of the Buns of Steel (Buns of Steel 2000 Step Workout, Thighs of Steel 2000, and this Buns of Steel 2000 version) are truly AMAZING.I have been using the 3 of these (in addition to a couple other tapes) for about 10 years now (about 4 times a week) and it STILL makes me sore, at least while I'm doing the exercises.After 10 years I still feel that the exercises are working.And I can also see in how my body looks that they definitely are working.I honestly can't believe anyone would have anything negative to say about any of the Platinum edition Buns of Steel workouts.I find myself sweating and out of breath (signs that I'm getting a good workout) every single time I use them.I can't say that about most other workout tapes.If you don't have these and are looking for a good workout, get them while you can.They really need to get them all on DVD.I know my tapes won't last forever...

Great workout
Buns of Steel 2000 is a challenging, effective glute and leg workout that combines cardio, stretching, and toning.The music and clothes are good for a laugh--very 80s, high socks and thong leotards--but the moves hold true even in 2005.
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You get three different workouts in this video. Each is 20 exercise-packed minutes long, so if you're short on time, do just one of them. They all come complete with warm-up, workout, and cool-down, but are very different. "Circuit Toning" is a muscle-endurance workout using light weights while continuing to move quickly enough to keep your heart rate up for aerobic conditioning and calorie burning. Sometimes you're doing two moves at once--squats and triceps, for example; other times you concentrate on one muscle group. (You use only one set of weights, so your large muscles won't feel these as much as the small muscles.) Instructor Donna Richardson also includes some innovative standing lower-body exercises. "Kick and Jab" gives you a taste of the popular kickbox aerobics with high-energy rounds of kickboxing alternating with punching and kicking. It's helpful if you've already taken some box-aerobics classes, because Richardson moves quickly into complicated combinations. The "Dance Party" segment is a low-impact, funk-aerobics workout, with a Latin flair and plenty of dance moves, attitude, and what Richardson calls "flavor." Donna Richardson is an energetic, motivating instructor who cues well, moves well, looks great, and knows her stuff. Read more

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Great Cardio Workout
Great cardio workout, but not for beginners who have no coordination.This DVD is good, but it does not offer a lot of introduction to knew moves.Also, the moves are executed too quickly and are not done for a long period of time.But I love the intensity.It really worked me through which is my goal.If I didn't get a move, I just kept moving.Overall, with more introduction and training of techniques prior to workout, this would be an excellent workout DVD.

No workout here
This one was a huge disappointment.The cardio was funky but not fun, and won't do anything for your heartrate.The cuing is poor, especially with the kickboxing, where she just goes right into a move.The weight portion wasn't bad, but there are better tapes out there.I really regret buying this one.

donna rocks
I really enjoy Donna Richardson's workout routines. She's fun, energetic and informative in her workouts. While I love this video, I'm not a huge advocate of the 3 section workouts being so brief and would prefer longer cardio sections. To get maximum benefits, I need to do two sections and fast-forward past the next warmup to get enough cardio in. The pros of this video is that these are no nonsense, 'get results' types of moves, which are executed in proper form. For a beginner this is an excellent video that is well rounded. By incorporating her 'dance aerobics', a nice cardio section that seems less like exercise and thereby makes it seems effortless, she makes this segment a fun fat burner. ... Read more

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Easy, fun step video...
This is a good video for those new to step aerobics, or those more experienced who like simple choreography. It is filmed at the Monte Alban archaeological site in Oaxaca, Mexico, very neat scenery.Donna is joined by 2 fellow exercisers, she leads you through a brief warmup then a simple step routine broken down into 6 sequences/combinations.The routine is easy to follow, you will see basic moves such as basic steps, knee lifts,repeaters, straddles, over the tops etc.The name of some of these steps will appear at the bottom of the screen. After the step work you will cool down and go into some ab work.There you will see visuals on how not to do some of the ab work, which is helpful.
Annoying
I honestly tried to like this one but I ended up hating this one too.I'm just not a fan of her videos.She's too perky for me. I felt like throwing a shoe at the TV screen every time she said "Pump it up, Pump it up!" or "Wooooooooo!"Nonetheless, I still find her fitness tips informative because she a respected fitness professional.

Donna Richardson Fan, VA
This is the best step workout I have ever owned.I am trying to get another that compares, but I still haven't found it.Donna has a great way of keeping you motivated by using cool moves on the step.My favorite aspect of this tape is that you use the step both horizontally and vertically.Donna's ab workout is also the most effective I have ever seen.This workout makes me feel so happy when I complete it.Thanks Donna, I want to see more just like this one! ... Read more

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Don't Bother
I went through 15 minutes of this exercise and just turned it off. The intructors work at such a pace that you end up just standing there wondering what they are talking about. It is just choppy and doesn't flow very well. Perhaps if I were a step-aerobic master I would appreciate it more, but probably not.There are many beter work outs than this one. I recommend those.

Its okay.
Tamilee is great but I did not get the feel from the other two instructors.Its a good workout. Not the best. Its a little confusing with the cardio/step then muscle toning then cardio then muscle. You have to workout, stop pick up weights and back and forth.I do not have strong feelings about this one but I have only tried it once so far.

Do they think women are afraid of weights?
I had this video, and got rid of it. I counted the reps, and many times there were only 6! This video would have been a keeper for me, if the arms were challenging. Not even using my 10 pound weights challenged me withthis video. This would be good, if you didn't want to tone your upper body,but wanted a good step workout with abs. If you want tighter arms, anddefinition, you won't get it with this video! ... Read more

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Pretty good video
This was a pretty effective exercise video.The routines on this video are realistic to follow.

Efficient workouts despite the negatives
I agree with the reviewer who wished to edit out the comments of the workout partners.Donna is upbeat enough -- she doesn't need two annoying personalities cheering behind her (I swear, sometimes Donna seems annoyed too, but maybe I'm projecting). fun and effective
I've been a fan of the Donna Richardson step and awesome abs video and was very pleased with the 4-day rotation video.I work full time plus have 2-young kids so the 15-minute work-outs are great for me.The only thing negative I have to say is that at times Donna and the two friends seemed to be talking simultaneously which was irritating and made it hard to understand Donna.Also, participants in the video should be aware that users will have to hear what they say over and over again--So I really find it irritating when one of the friend says, 'Now we're cooking' in a particulary annoying voice--I'd give anything to delete that!! However, all in all, a great video. ... Read more

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NewMomInDC
I absolutely love this tape.The aerobic segment is fantastic.It took a couple of days to get the arms and steps correctly.I loved the fact that the steps were broken down and easy to follow.The instructors, Tamilee, Donna Richardson and Traci York are encouraging and enthusiastic. you have to stay with it!
This tape is very good... after you try it a few times, and then you will 'get it'.I did just the leg movements at first and then after a few times I add some of the arm movements. TammyLee does a great job of teaching you something as you work out. She has alot of fun on this video.She does not 'turn around' as she does on some of her other videos- and that is a good thing!(gets me dizzy!) The tape I got was a bit fuzzy, as if there was a mess on the camera lens.

Best Tamilee tape--my favorite workout
This is one of the earlier tapes done by Tamilee.It's low-budget, but it's still better than the more recent, higher-budget Thighs of Steel workouts.Read more

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Couldn't get the routines down
I spent most of my time trying to follow the combination of exercises and most times I did not get them.And the routintes change very fast.Unless you are really quick at picking up routines, this video will most likely frustrate you.The ab workout at the end was pretty decent.

A WONDERFUL VIDEO!
I'm a big fan of Donna Richardson and this video was the first video from her collection that I bought. I actually firmed my arms and abs within 30 days! I use the video every chance I get. Donna Richardson is a great motivator and I would really love to follow in her steps one day.

Great Video by great instructor!
Donna Richardson is one of the greatest instructors out there.Her videos are motivating and fun!This starts out with 20 minutes of aerobics and then goes on to weights with the arms and the she works the abs.It's agreat video for an beginner or intermediate exerciser.It's probably toeasy for an advanced. ... Read more

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Great Video
This video gives you a great workout. The moves are easy to follow and you have fun working out. Donna helps you forget about the time. I enjoy all of Donna's videos. Keep up the good work. P.S. the foot movements are great.

MAKES YOU SWEAT!!!!!!!
Wow! This video is great! It was a great change of pace.I had been doing the "of steel 2000 platinum series videos" and the aerobics just weren't making me feel it anymore.I tried this because I liked Donna as an instructor.I'm glad I did! I am seeing more results now and it's only been a week.I just needed that little kick to get my heart pumping again. The steps are easy to follow and the toning is different from the norm and it's great!I like the kicks and balancing work.FUN!

MAKES YOU SWEAT!!!!!!!
Wow! This video is great! It was a great change of pace.I had been doing the "of steel 2000 platinum series videos" and the aerobics just weren't making me feel it anymore.I tried this because I liked Donna as an instructor.I'm glad I did! I am seeing more results now and it's only been a week.I just needed that little kick to get my heart pumping again. The steps are easy to follow and the toning is different from the norm and it's great!I like the kicks and balancing work.FUN! ... Read more

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Motivating, hard-body instructor Donna Richardson promises a "spicy and challenging workout" that gives you thinner, firmer hips and thighs if you follow her program three to four days a week.Read more

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Really fun!!
I love this workout - it's so much fun, and Donna stays energetic, and keeps the pace up the whole time, without being condescending, like so many instructors are. She's friendly, and her two helpers really seem like they are enjoying themselves. This is one of my favorites in my video library, and I must have 100 videos!! I'm not that coordinated, but I didn't find the moves to be too difficult at all, a couple of times through and then I had them down pat. I recommend this video to anyone who's been getting bored with their regular routine!

A Diamond in the Rough
I actually purchased this tape while I was still "in shape", but on a full-time student budget and too broke to maintain a gym membership.I started using it again after gaining 60 lbs during my pregnancy, but I remembered what a great time I had and the great results I saw, albeit more than 30 days.What woke me up instantly with Donna's workout was that the morning after, I actually felt the familiar "effective workout" burn that comes from a gym aerobics class!That was my first clue.The second clue was that I wasn't watching the clock on the VCR wondering when all of this would be over...I was having a lot of fun figuring out the steps, and Donna's conversation throughout the tape is friendly, encouraging and above all, sincere.Unlike that breathy, fake voice we usually hear...Anyway, the toning part is great!On mornings when I don't have time to bounce around for the cardio, I combine the toning from this video with her toning from "30 Days to Firmer Abs & Arms" and I feel like I'm on my way to looking like I did in my college days.Donna is truly a best-kept secret in the Aerobics market -- buy this tape and spread the word!She's GREAT!

exhaustion
I have been searching for a workout for so long now that would help me tone my legs without adding so much mass...well this video definitly toned my legs, adding 2 inches to my thighs..I cant fit in my jeans now! The aerobic part of it is a lot of confusing jumping around.I tried it twice, and now I just do the toning part...I combine this video with quick callanetics hips/behind....I must say the toning part is actually 'fun', and I enjoyed it...but i want a leaner look.I have been dieting also, so its not like ive been pigging out and wandering why the hell i got bigger thighs....If you are serious about losing weight, and creating a leaner look, TRY Body Flex by Greer Childs...I lost 40 lbs over the course of 3 -4 months doing this...Now im down to a weight that my body enjoys...but i do not...I still want to lose. ... Read more

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lose the weight and feel great
i began this tape 9 weeks ago and within this time span i have lost 17 pounds.doing the tape at a gradual pace from seqeunce 1-2 and 3-4 and concentrating on toning.i work out with the tape every other daysometimes more and eat a balanced diet and drink 6-8 glasses of water. pick up the tape, it's perfect! ... Read more

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"Add some spice--let me see those hips!" invites peppy instructor DonnaRichardson. Burn calories with her 20-minute cardio workout, including aerobic- dance moves like step-touch, rocking horse, grapevine, and kick-ball-change,with some choreographed arm work to challenge your coordination. The aerobicroutine is a combination of fast-paced, high, and low impact, with oneparticipant demonstrating low impact at all times. It's refreshing to see a"normal" body among Richardson's two participants, rather than just impossiblyperfect physiques like Richardson's own bare-navel hard body.Read more

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Way Complicated!
I don't consider myself to be uncoordinated and I actually taught aerobics (admittedly it was 15 yrs ago) so I thought I would be able to follow along without much problem.I was just lost!The steps and moves are complicated and she does them for such a short period of time that you never really get the hang of them before she's adding something else to it.I was very disappointed because Donna is fun and energetic and I really wanted to be able to do it with her.The arm and ab work is good and I enjoyed that - but I'd say you need to be very familiar with aerobics moves if you're going to be able to follow along in that segment.

Amen!It works!
February 2003 I Agree!It works!
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The Ultimate Fat Burner
Sweating in the Spirit has brought new meaning to what an inspirational exercise routine is.It is spiritually uplifting and motivating and you do sweat in the spirit! ... Read more

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Great moves, but too short!!
I bought this video because I love Donna Richardson's other videos andthought I would give this one a try. Although the moves are funky and fun,each segment is only about 7 to 8 minutes long making her segment onlyabout twenty minutes long. I barely break out a sweat! I wish her segmentwas a bit longer. The taichi warm-up and yoga cooldown are very slow movingand quite boring, they also don't seem to match with Donna's style. For agreat workout try Donna Richardson's three-day rotation which includescircuit toning, kick boxing and a dance workout.

This video is hard to follow and the music is dated
This video is hard to follow because she moves very quickly and the camera is not always at a good position for someone viewing the video to follow.The music is dated.

This video is fun, funky and energetic.
This video starts with a martial arts warm up, then there are 3 levels of funky aerobics that get you pumping and dancing.The moves are somewhat challenging to follow for the first time and the background is a littleoutdated but her energy is catchy and you have a great time dancing.Theyoga cool down is somewhat lame and the transition is abrupt. ... Read more

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disappointed
I'm glad I only borrowed this one from the library! The aerobics segment lasted less than 20 minutes, not even long enough to get breathless and break a sweat.

Not a full workout
I found the warm up to be horrible, I wasn't sure exactly what I was watching or what I should be doing, and it made no sense.There was no cool down session after jumping around and performing "Attitude Aerobics".You certainly have to have some form of an attitude to do this tape.I found the music dated, and it did not motivate me to want to continue execerising.The moves are done at a quick speed and are repetitive, also you are not sure what exercise is supposed to work which body part.I own other tapes by Donna Richardson that I truly enjoy, however this tape was not quite the workout I was hoping for.

Great Aerobics, Poor warmup & cooldown
When you start playing this tape, you're going to wonder if you got the wrong tape. The warm up is by someone other than Donna, and is just wierd. There's no talking -- no instructing on the correct way to do anything, and it's the same moves over and over. And I certainly wasn't warmed up by it. Then Donna comes on and leads you through some high energy, interesting aerobics. And when she's through, you simply stop. No cool down. You go right into a yoga stretch with another woman who talks for a while before it even starts. The exercise just ends too abrubtly, with no chance to truly cool down. ... Read more

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