Shape magazine organized the Fitness Music series with the intention of providing the perfect music for 60-minute workouts. Each tape is designed for nonstop workouts, so the music is non-stop -- each song is segued together -- and vaguely mirrors a workout, with warm-up and cool-down sections to the music. The liner notes also included a number of fitness tips, as well as a BPM chart. Musically, the tapes each follow a particular style. In the case of Walk 1, the music is all classic soul, R&B and pop-rock from the '50s and '60s. Among the featured songs are the Impressions' "It's All Right," Jackie DeShannon's "Needles & Pins," the Beach Boys' "Do It Again," the Everly Brothers' "When Will I Be Loved," Sam & Dave's "I Thank You," Fontella Bass' "Rescue Me," Dion's "Ruby Baby" and Major Lance's "Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um." It's a solid selection of tunes, and they help make Shape: Walk 1 a successful exercise tape. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide