Crunch Step & Sweat

Michelle Dozois
Year Released: 1996

Categories: Step Aerobics


The first time I did this video, I was really frustrated! The cuing is sparse and next to nothing many times. Michelle does a lot of moves that require you to switch legs, go from step touches to basic steps, do pivots and wind up on the other leg, and other changes. Sometimes she seems to assume that you'll eventually turn out on the right leg. NOT! The camera angles also adds to the confusion. The camera frequently focuses on the smiling faces of the exercisers instead of doing a wide angle shot so you can see what the heck is going on. On the really complicated moves, the camera, for no rhyme or reason, does close ups on the exercisers' ankles and feet. Why I have no earthly idea. You're left to depend on Michelle's cuing in such instances--which leaves you completely lost and clueless. After my first attempt, I decided to watch the entire video once through. Doing this helped *so* much. The second time I did the video, I listened very carefully and concentrated. I hardly missed a step. At the end, I really enjoyed this tape. It packs a ton of really fun moves into 24 minutes. You do like 5 five minute combos and then move on. It's a great routine for quick days or to add onto a strength tape. This tape will require some concentration on the first try, and even then, you probably won't pick everything up the first time. In order to master this tape, you have to be willing to invest about two sessions getting the moves down. If you're willing to put the time in, it's a blast.

Eulonda Skyles

01/29/1998