CIA 2202: All-Out Hi/Low & Step

Franny Benedetto
Year Released: 2002

Categories: Floor Aerobics/Hi-Lo/Dance , Step Aerobics


WU: 10 min (thorough stretch)
Step: 45 min.
CD: Don't remember!
Level: int/adv, lots of dance choreography

Lots of fun new choreography here. Franny teaches you fresh combos until halfway through, and then starts fresh for the second half - no taking from the way top. Some great moves I enjoyed were Quick step around the world, followed by a funky repeater, a 5-knee off the front of your step diagonally traveling and back, and a double whammy (knees across step with hamstring curls). Some favourites are back, like her repeater pogo and moves I've always enjoyed like the revolving door and reverse turns - something about all the turning... :) Franny cues all the moves well, but she doesn't preview all the new moves. Once I've done the workout a few times, this won't be a problem - I'll know what to do, but it can be frustrating to hear a cue for an unknown move the first time.
I had trouble getting the cool down routine (tricky, or tired perhps?). She stretches you thoroughly for the calves, Shoulders, hamstrings and quads.

I only recognized one of the music tunes - Sweet Dreams. The rest of the songs seemed unknown, but were upbeat and fun. I enjoyed this workout more than Franny's All Out Hi/Lo. I will definitely do this workout often! Grade: A+

Instructor Comments:
Franny is a favourite instructor of mine, and I usually prefer her step videos. She instructs alone, which is okay, but there isn't another person to show you the modified moves.If you like dancy workouts, you've got to try her!

Jennifer V

05/05/2002