Step Reebok: Extreme Step

Gin Miller
Year Released: 1998

Categories: Step Aerobics


This tape is a very efficient, advanced workout. It is perfect for days when you want a shorter routine that combines aerobics, strength training, and abs. The workout can be done at several different levels. I am advanced, but could not do two sections -- the jumping jacks with leaps and the 360 degree turn -- at the most advanced level. I also stuck to the easiest version of the one arm pushup because it is a new move for me and I want to build up my strength. Since the pushups are done in sets of six and repeated as part of the step routine, I was able to do many more than if they were done at one time or in supersets. The repetition results in a good workout for the arms without heavy weights. The aerobic section is not as challenging aerobically as Intense Moves, but is definitely tougher than Gin's other step tapes. I also liked the weight work at the end which combined upper body and ab work. The final stretch is an athletic version of yoga sun salutations.

Instructor Comments:
Gin Miller gives excellent cuing, always in advance of the choreography. She also demonstrates the steps and exercises while the viewer does basic steps and can closely watch her movement. The choreography is more interesting than her other tapes. Although the steps are basic and athletic, she builds a routine and goes back to the top throughout the tape.

Fran Schulman

02/09/1999