Step Reebok: The Video
Gin MillerYear Released: 1992
Categories: Step Aerobics
I tell myself not to say "love" in reference
to things, but I do love this workout. It is high
intensity but not hard to learn (although I still haven't
mastered all the moves).
I have been using it once or twice a week for about six
months and like it more each time. As an older person, I
had initial reservations about the industrial MTV-type
setting but I have grown to appreciate it. I like the
no-nonsense tone of this video, and the band gets better
every time I do it!
The workout runs 46 minutes and makes me sweat (like a
pig!) every time I do it. The warm up is great, and I
like the isolation moves at the end in the cool down.
There are 3 short sets of pushups, 3 short sets of tricep
dips, and several short sets of varied crunces (all using
the step bench), followed by final stretches.
The cast is inspiring. What muscle tone! They are all
young and in tip-top shape, and I know I'll never look
like they look. But still...the view is sensational.
The impact level is low which is what I like, but the
intensity is high. The music is hypnotic; the African
drums pulsate and feel good. It is a totally safe
workout, and the choreography is basic and perfect. The
cuing is right on target. I always know what to do, even
if I can't quite do it!
I never thought a workout like this would work for me, a
50+ gal, but it really does. I have to tell you, there
isn't one thing about it I don't like, and I'm pretty
critical. (If I write a review of another Step Reebok
video, The Best of Step TV, it will be a different
review. Tons of criticisms. Only workable. Not really
fun. Silly.)
This is a keeper. Easy enough for a klutz beginning
stepper like me, yet with a never ending intensity level.
I know it will be a continual favorite for me. As I
branch out in fitness training, this is one video that
won't wind up at Salvation Army!
07/11/1997