CIA 9905: Non-Stop Workouts: Two Workouts in One

Franny Benedetto
Year Released: 1999

Categories: Step Aerobics


I haven't been this excited about a workout since CIA 9801. Franny's hi/lo begins with an invigorating 8-minute warm-up and stretch. Then for 40 minutes you will be having one of the greatest hi/lo experiences of your life. Some moves: kicks, jogs, jacks, arabesque, rock steps, Roger Rabbit (back kicks), great kickboxing, including jabbing eight times across the room, squatting back four times, squat kick right and left, walk forward then front/side/front kicks really high, with power squats (1-2-3 jump). Loved it.

After the heartrate check, she starts new moves, including mambo, pivot, jog, knee ups, lunges back and side; cross kicks, jog and jab around four counts. Then there are triple steps/pivot/turn/grapevines and ham curls. She does "from the top" but the moves are so much fun, you will want to do them over and over. There is a nine minute cooldown and stretch.

Next comes Step: when I did it the first time, I was a little confused, but the body remembers, and the second time, I got it 95%. I was having a ball with the 'nightmare' and 'whirlybird.' There are pogo repeaters/quick move over the step/pivot on the floor. She does the 360 move but calls it "lunge leg around" - when you can't believe all the choreography you are learning, there is more to come. There are knee ups in between the moves, but you will love that to give your mind a rest. I clocked the step at 42 minutes.

There was a 4-minute cooldown, followed by only 2 minutes of abs, and no stretch. But that's such a small flaw, it's not worth mentioning. Franny looks great with lighter hair. Such a great cuer and choreographer, this tape is a classic and should be in the Hall of Fame in no time at all.

Instructor Comments:
Franny is one of the best instructors for both hi/lo and step. I was really impressed with her on CIA 3004 and have bought all her videos never being disappointed. She is a star.

maryann parker

02/13/1999