Step Reebok: Extreme Step

Gin Miller
Year Released: 1998

Categories: Step Aerobics


This is Extreme Step. I don't think that it was intended to be Intense Moves II and it is not. However, it is a different type of workout for intermediate/advanced exercisers. It builds on and combines basic athletic plyo-like moves; upper body weight bearing circuits and interval stepping followed by some guided isometric work using light/medium weights for the back and abs and ending with full body stretching. This is a fairly short workout and I think that it looks easier than it really is.

I've done this workout 5 times now and have found that weight lifting gloves are a must for the 1-arm lat push-ups to prevent the step from digging into the hands. It is difficult for me to do the tuck, fly, tuck's as gracefully as Gin but they are doable. The 1st few times I did this workout, I got dizzy from the turn drills and then immediately dropping to the floor for elevated pushups but this has since passed. The push-ups are still hard but at least my head is not spinning.

Quite a bit of space is needed to do this video as it is done on the video. However, the push-ups can be done off the front or back of the step without taking anything away from the workout.

The set is a cool-looking warehouse, literally cool. I like this because I sweat like a pig and it mentally cools me off a bit ;-D

As far as safety goes, if you have weak joints (wrists, elbows, shoulders, knees or ankles) - be careful. The isometrics at the end are certainly safe (if done correctly with the back flat against the step) and some of these are used in physical therapy. There is a lot of room for modifications to this workout to make it easier or harder. You can pretty much make it what you want it to be.

Instructor Comments:
I really like this workout and I like it more each time I do it. Gin is awesome. I have all of her videos and love her style of teaching and always feel very comfy with her technique. She always make me laugh which I feel is a very important part of a good workout. Yep, she's the best. I also think that she looks terrific, and those abs!!! Gin, you look marvelous!

Rebecca Campbell

09/22/1998