Reebok: Power Blast

Lisa Gaylord
Year Released: 1997

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


I was expecting this video to be tough, with a lot of kick-boxing moves- a real "blast"- but I was sorely disappointed. Firstly, the Tai Chi-style warm-up was very uninspiring. It was not fast-paced enough to get me prepared for a workout. The workout itself had some good power moves, but they weren't performed long enough to be at all challenging. A couple of the moves I thought were downright dangerous- especially the one where you jump in the air and land in a squat position- this would be a killer for anyone with weak knees (especially with the insufficient warm-up and stretch.) I found the cardio sections way too easy- they didn't come close to getting my heart-rate up. The only parts of this tape I enjoyed were the kicks, punches and the unique push-up section at the end. I am an advanced exerciser (I have been working out for about 12 years and have many exercise videos) and I would rate this video as a low-end intermediate tape. I have done it three times, but find it too boring to do again, so I will probably be giving it away. This is the only Reebok tape I have (I also have Intense Moves and Power Step) that I don't like.

Instructor Comments:
Lisa's personality is very bland in this tape. She is very masculine and far too sreious.

Tracey M.

11/30/-0001