G-Force Step Challenge

Rob Glick, Patrick Goudeau, Darrin Grove
Year Released: 1998

Categories: Step Aerobics


Of the two new G-Force tapes, this is my second favorite. I think the Hi/Lo Challenge workout is a lot more fun and more intense, but this one is very, very good, too.

The format is the same as all the other G-Force tapes: each instructor teaches 1/3 (more or less) of the combos, and they are all put together into one big one.

Patrick teaches first, and he takes a long time to teach his combo. I'm glad that was at the beginning, because your heart rate doesn't really get up enough until he finally puts it all together. Once he's done, though, it's a lot of fun.

There is one part of this workout that left me blubbering in frustration the first time I did it. Darrin teaches a move where you cross over the step pretty quickly and turn at the same time -- you're crossing from floor to floor, it's not like an over the top. Anyway, I was really uncomfortable with it because I'm too short. But he said, if you don't like it, just do the previous variation that he had already shown. So, fine, I'm busy having a blast doing the previous variation, and then he starts teaching the next move. Lo and behold, you have to do "the leap" to be in the right spot to do the next move. I know my reaction sounds funny, but I was so mad!!! I felt like I had been cheated! I just stood there sputtering at the TV. So now I do "the leap" even though I'm certain I'm going to break my neck one of these days. If anyone comes up with a good variation for this move that leaves you in the right position for the next step, I'd appreciate hearing about it!

Despite my moment of anger, I still have a lot of fun doing this tape. The music is excellent -- even better than the hi/lo tape, I think. The stepping is a full 45-50 minutes, and it goes by quickly. Grade A.

Instructor Comments:
Is it my imagination, or is Darrin getting better and better? He may be giving Patrick a run for his money one of these days!

Annie S.

10/12/1998