I just had to add my 2 cents about this video. I think that it is THE BEST step video that has ever been made and after 5 years of it, I still incorporate it into my workout routine which includes running on the treadmill and free weights.

5 Years ago I was 90 lbs. overweight (not cute on a 5'1 frame!!). I began my weight loss quest with Weight Watchers and with this video. I used the lowest level step and plodded through the routine - finding it terribly hard to keep up - and often times just stepping up and down or marching in place, while the video people "worked it out."!!! After a couple months or so of doing it religiously 6 days a week, I was able to raise the step a notch, and I also incorporated wrist weights. As my fitness level improved, every couple of weeks the workout would get a little easier and I would "raise the bar," (increased the wrist weights, added free weights, 2 lb, 3 lb, 4 lb, 5 lb, 7 lb, and finally 8 lbs., I would also raise the step until it finally was at the highest height, and I also began doing the routine with the leaps that my video classmates seemed to be doing.

My quest didn't end there though. I also added sauna pants to the workout, which increased the "sweat factor" and I believe took away some of the water weight.

I really hate to hear people make negative comments about this tape. That tape was the ONLY thing I did (+ sit-ups) for 10 - 11 months and not only did I lose the 90 lbs., but I got the most beautiful sculpted arms, shoulders, and back, and legs. The video helped me TOTALLY restructure my body. I was asked several times if I was a dancer. "Little ole me - who had just come from being 90 lbs. overweight."

I truly believe that a video is what you make it. You will get out of it what you put into it. The video itself isn't going to give you results automatically. You have to put forth the effort. Find a video that you like and make it work for you.

What I also liked about Gin and this video (and I think someone here already said it), is that I don't like a bunch of smiley faces and whoooping, etc. Just give me a no-nonsense workout and that's it!!! 'Nuf said. I don't need the encouragement and I definitely don't need to hear the same joke repeated over and over -especially if I am doing this tape every single day!! I love the [as I said] NO - NONSENSE approach of this tape! Like Nike says "JUST DO IT!!"

Instructor Comments:
I absolutely love Gin!!!!! THE BEST!

Bianca