Step Reebok: Intense Moves

Gin Miller
Year Released: 1997

Categories: Step Aerobics


After Energy Sprint, I was looking for a step interval video since I prefer step aerobics to floor (unless it's dancy). This is a tough, challenging video. As the other reviewers said, there is plenty of room to grow. There are 10 one-minute sprints with two-minute rest periods. Gin demonstrates three levels, hard, harder & hardest. A graph appears at the bottom of the screen during each interval with 15, 30, 45, and 60 second choices. A beginner can use a 4 inch step and do 15 seconds, then the base move or go all out for the whole minute. There is a move that involves jumping the width of the bench. I have a Reebok Step and a Reebok Beginner's 4 inch platform that I use when learning tricky and intense moves. So if you aren't sure about jumping over the step, use a low platform (or follow Pierre in the video who simulates the move). There are two heart rate checks (you'll need 'em) and a nice cooldown. Those who do yoga will recognize variations of the triangle pose and downward facing dog. Gin has a well-deserved reputation and this video is worth a go.

Instructor Comments:
I enjoy Gin's funky cuing ("go there"). She coes across like a true video coach telling you to push yourself...you choose..."A Step...AAAA..." she does the hardest levels and doesn't seem to pant. Whew! I have Step Reebok and Power Step Reebok, despite the post-apocalypse look, her enthusiasm and cuing brings the view into her step class

JEAN WAKEFIELD

05/24/1998