CIA 2206: Step 2BFit

Philip Gray
Year Released: 2002

Categories: Step Aerobics


What a great workout Video / DVD!
I am an instructor in Europe teaching step for many years and always looking for inspiration for my advanced step classes. I did not know Philip Gray until I became aware of him through this CIA Video / DVD. I thought that Step 2Bfit was so good, that I needed to add a comment about it in these pages. I use Video Fitness as a guide before I invest in new videos.
Philip puts up a wonderful tap less choreography, the way you would expect every good instructor to do nowadays. It is a fun and save, intermediate to advanced step workout. He begins with a very innovative warm up for the lower body (a nice routine of 32 counts) and then, while keeping you moving, adds up a section for the upper body which is fun and was new to me. After that Philip will give you a great ”before-the-workout-stretch” while you keep on moving and your heart rate going. The step workout consists of 4 32 blocks. My favourite is block number 3 which he teaches very well (as the rest of the other combos), with a very original set of mambos from the top that will take you around the bench mixed with a reverse turn that gives you the feeling to be turning and flying. He develops each part from basic moves which he gradually changes to introduce some new moves that just wonderfully flow and fit together. His cueing is excellent and fun so you can just easily follow him throughout the video. At the end you will get a descent stretch and a fabulous abs section. Philip has a group of good looking back-up babes that interact very well with him and are a good contribution to the fun factor in this workout.
If you are into step I would definitely recommend this Video or DVD. I give it an A+

Instructor Comments:
Philip Gray is a fantastic instructor. He is very professional, his cueing is excellent, easy to follow, and repeats the moves just enough for everyone to get them. I had lots of fun while viewing and doing this video. As I mentioned, I became aware of him through this CIA Video / DVD and have started to look for more videos with him. I got his Video Cardio Cut FX through Collage Videos. It is an excellent total body workout which I can only recommend to the serious exerciser. I hope CIA makes more productions with him soon.

Oscar S.

06/01/2003