Burn Fat and Get Fit

Susan Powter
Year Released: 1994

Categories: Step Aerobics


I always feel that this a complete workout. It includes cardio (step) intervals with weight training, followed by ab work and stretches. I started out as a sedentary beginner and I appreciate that the video can "grow with you" as Susan shows modifiers to increase or decrease intensity. The moves are fairly basic and athletic and Susan's cuing can be repetitious ("that's 4 and 3...") but it's mitigated by the fact that the cardio and weight training intervals are fairly short. As a result, I find the time flies by when I do this video.

The set is better than her other videos (her living room) and I find the music is so-so. As other reviewers have commented, the cast members aren't superfit models which is nice to see. The only thing I dislike is the hurky-jerky camera work at times (extreme jittery closeup)...was the cameraman on drugs?!

I'd recommend all beginners view this video (see if you local library has one) if you don't understand the principle of modification. It's something you can take with you to other videos and very helpful.

Instructor Comments:
Susan is very talkative and an excellent motivator (especially for beginners). She has many form pointers (and thinking about the movement) which is important. Best of all, she talks (a lot!) about modifiers and demonstrates how to modify for your fitness level which is important.

Anne MacL

11/29/1999