It's true, the sound quality is pretty bad, but I didn't feel like I missed any of the instruction because of it. The production value in general just seams a little out of date. Gaiam really got the production right with other videos, like Ana Caban's Pilates Abs Workout. In fact, this workout is very similar to the Abs Workout video. This one's just a tad easier, and adds in some leg exercises and push ups. I love the Abs workout video, but it's very fast and intense. I think I will get use of this video, but I wouldn't reccommend owning both.. kind of unecessary. I'm hooked on Ana Caban though, and I wish she had more workouts available!