Step-N-Stones

Gay Gasper
Year Released: 1997

Categories: Circuit Training (cardio and weights) , Step Aerobics


I've only recently been introduced to Gay Gasper and I've really enjoyed her shorter tapes that I've gotten through the exchange. I was really excited to get this tape and unfortunately I was VERY disappointed. The other reviewers of this tape have mentioned the distracting set and effects but I didn't think that would bother me. Most of the Reebok tapes have distracting sets and Reebok logos everywhere and they really haven't bothered me, but this is a whole other order of magnitude. The huge red/white/black Avia logos are set against a sea green background and there is no distinct line between the floor and the walls, so the exercisers sort of look like they're floating in space. The goofy video toaster effects are not only annoying, they make it very hard to follow a routine that really isn't that tough. The sound levels also fluctuated quite a bit, which added to the problem. I was very frustrated and didn't even finish the tape (I got about 2/3 of the way through and then watched the rest on fast forward). I will not do this tape again.

If you're an intermediate level exerciser looking for a good circuit workout try Keli Roberts Real Fitness Circuit Training or Step Reebok Circuit Challange instead.

Instructor Comments:
Gay Gasper is a very likable instructor. She cues well and shows good form. Most of the routines I've seen have had relatively easy but still interesting choreography. Gay is perky but not offensively so, she kind of reminds me of Dorothy Hamill or Katie Couric.

Paula Lewis

01/17/1998