Step Reebok: Extreme Step
Gin MillerYear Released: 1998
Categories: Step Aerobics
I've done Extreme Step twice now and like it more each time. A couple other reviewers have described the moves thoroughly so I will just give my impression of the video. I think that to get the most out of it, you need to have a pretty strong upper body to do the one-armed lat pushups the way Gin demonstrates them. I didn't have any problems with my wrists or elbows doing the pushups (and gloves are essential!), but I can see how someone with a weak upper body or wrists would not like this video, since it would be impossible to do them. I consider myself an advanced exerciser, and the althletic turn drills combined with the pushups really brought my heart rate up. The first time I did the video, I could only manage the 3/4 turn; but the second time I could do the 360 degree turn, and that really made it a good workout. I also did the turn on carpet. I think that Gin's caveat about not doing the full turn on carpet is in case your shoes get caught on the carpet, you could get hurt. But if you jump up high while you're turning, there's no problem. The only complaint I have about the video is a couple of times, Gin spends too long (in my opinion) to explain and demonstrate the upcoming moves. I think next time I will do the moves along with Gin to keep my heart rate up.
Instructor Comments:
Gin Miller is my favorite video instructor. Her cuing is absolutely flawless, and she always makes me smile during the workout, no matter how strenous it is. She looks great in the video, and her abs are really defined.