Step Reebok: Step Rhythm and Moves

Petra Kolber
Year Released: 1998

Categories: Step Aerobics


I really wanted to like this video. I bought it because I liked the idea of having a dancy step video that wouldn't wipe me out like Cathe's. The combos were interesting and well-taught, and they flowed together nicely. I liked the music, and didn't mind the disco nightclub set. The problem I had was, not only did the workout not wipe me out, but I had a difficult time keeping my heartrate in my target zone. I even added power moves where feasible, and I still felt like the workout wasn't effective. Usually I find that I can modify less intense workouts by using power, but with the combinations in this video, there wasn't much opportunity to do so. Petra slows down a lot to teach the combinations, and that's when my heartrate dropped. The problem was that my heartrate wasn't high enough during the combinations to keep it high during the teaching. This would be a good workout for an advanced beginner or intermediate who likes complex choreography, because the moves are fun.

Instructor Comments:
I love watching and listening to Petra. I love her British accent, and she is graceful and fluid in her movements. She is friendly, yet professional. Her cuing is adequate.

Kristin Aziz

01/04/1999