Reebok: Power Blast

Lisa Gaylord
Year Released: 1997

Categories: Circuit Training (cardio and weights) , Floor Aerobics/Hi-Lo/Dance


I loved this video! It's a circuit style workout with upbeat, fast-paced cardio and toning intervals. Each toning interval ends with a tough plyometric segment. The toning uses the resistance of your own body weight. I typically use pretty heavy weights with FIRM tapes, so I was surprised at how challenged I was by the toning segments. Here's a more detailed breakdown:

WarmUp: The warm up was a tai-chi/yoga inspired stretch with deep breathing.

Aerobic 1: JumpRopes, Double-Touch JumpRopes and Twisting Jacks

Toning 1: Squats (lots of hover sqauts, too!)

Plyometric 1: Plyometric Squats

Aerobic 2: Jump Ropes, Skiers Lunges, These Jumps with lead foot changes (don't know what to call them!)

Toning 2: Lunges (very tough with no breaks!!!)

Plyometric 2: Plyometric Lunges

I won't breakdown the entire tapes but there is a couple more aerobic, toning and plyo segments, followed by a kickboxing segment.

I had a great time doing this tape. I felt it gave me a good aerobic challenge and it wasn't dancy at all! It made me feel really athletic. I also really liked the plyometric segments.

I will use this tape to alternate with my FIRM tapes (after a heavy weight day). Also, I think this is a great tape to travel with because it doesn't use a lot of space, and you don't need extra equipment.

Instructor Comments:
I find Lisa Gaylord to be extremely motivating. She has a very powerful, lean physique but still moves very gracefully. She's very serious about the workout, but still seems to enjoy it. The way she moves, looks and acts epitomizes female athleticism. Her cues could be better, but the choregraphy is very basic and easy to follow, so it doesn't really matter too much.

Christine Letsky

12/02/1997