Step Works

Cathe Friedrich
Year Released: 1998

Categories: Step Aerobics


I have been addicted to Step Works since I received it about three weeks ago. I love each and every combo from the beginning to the end. Her warm-up is like a mini-workout and the first section includes some favorite moves from PowerMax, Step Jam and MIC, in addition to a "figure eight" move (sounds complicated, but really easy). The second section consists of new moves like the rebound and a skip across the step (I had to find my balance the first time). I love the last ten minute section. The step is lowered to 6" and when I first did this part, I thought, "what's going on? My heartrate is plummeting." But was I in for a surprise - before you know it, you are going at supersonic speed with the most fun moves I have ever done. I guess it was like an interval with a slow build-up and then you move so fast and have so much fun, I was actually making "squealing" sounds of joy. The lunge to the side of the step is so intense - I always feared that step (it was in a CIA tape and I was "shocked" that I couldn't do it without breaking my ankles), but in Step Works, I said, if they can do it, so can I. And after a few tries, I finally made it through all the lunges. The music is my favorite - it's from CIA tapes and mostly instrumental which I love. This tape belongs in the Hall of Fame, as do all Cathe's tapes.

Instructor Comments:
Cathe has been my favorite step instructor since her first tape, Step 'N Motion I. She just gets better and better. I would order her videos with my eyes closed, because to me she is a perfect instructor and I know I will get the most intense workout money can buy.

maryann parker

09/04/1998