Step Reebok: Intense Moves

Gin Miller
Year Released: 1997

Categories: Step Aerobics


This really is the hardest cardio workout on video. There are 10 1-minute ultra-high-intensity intervals alternated with 2-minute rest periods. Before this is over, you'll start wondering how 1 measley minute can be so long! I *love* this tape and the way I feel afterward, but I have to admit that sometimes during the workout, I start wishing it was over. It's definitely challenging, and not one you want to undertake on a day you don't feel too great.

Gin says you can do this every 3rd day (2 rest days in between), but I think just once a week would be enough to see significant gains in cardio capacity. Another benefit of the program, which I don't recall Gin mentioning, is that you will build some *serious* power in your legs.

The video is nicely-produced, and I like the set a hundred times better than the first two Reebok tapes. I did notice, though, that after the 4th or 5th interval, Gin says there are 2 hard ones left. I wonder if she really thinks only 2 of the rest are hard (I think they're all tough!), or if this is an editing error. Maybe this was originally closer to the end of the tape.

I recommend this tape to any intermediate/ advanced exerciser. There is lots of room to grow with it, even if you're advanced, because it's so tough. Intermediate exercisers will be able to start with the base moves and work up. I don't think this is a good choice for beginners, though -- I think you need to have already built up a fair amount of leg strength and cardio strength. My grade: A+!

Instructor Comments:
Kudos to Gin Miller and Reebok for having the guts to put a really hard video on the retail market. I hope this is just the first of many!

Annie S.

01/25/1998