This is another great step workout by Christi Taylor. The workout is divided into 3 sections, two of them being the actual workout (first with the step horitzontal followed by a workout with the step facing vertical), then a "cooldown" section at the end, followed by Movemaster and Choreography 101. There are also some bonus workouts (abs, Pilates, squats) led by some members of Christi's team.

In "Movemaster" Christi, joined by one exerciser, shows all the combinations at a slow speed with their backs to the camera so you can get the correct lead leg. In "Choreography 101" Christi and two others show us some common step moves so anyone not familiar with stepping or Christi's style of chroeography could use this as a workout. Christi is facing us and her team is facing away from us.

What I like most about this workout is that it's complex but not puke in the bucket intense. There are lots of turns and twists, hip shakes, toe touches, hamstring repeaters, keee ups, the works! There are moves on the step and floor, which is nice because sometimes you need a little break. She always seems to know where to place that break in a workout. As usual, her cueing is excellent and she always reminds you to pace yourself.

This workout was just difficult enough to make you sweat, but not so much that you couldn't go on. I won't break down the moves, as that has been done already. I will say that the music was also not loud and pumping, more mellow than her usual stuff. Some days, I like that driving beat, and other days I just like good songs that are more mellow.

My energy levels haven't been that high lately, but I wanted a workout that would challenge me. This kept me steady and entertained :) Plus, Christi's usual complexity was there. Make no mistake though: this is not a beginner workout! It is very intense, but you can get through it.

PROS: Christi cues wonderfully. The music is mellow, and the routines were complex without being impossible. The intensity was up there but there wasn't a dread factor.

CONS: As usual Christi has her modifiers in the back. But you can hardly see them! Maybe if she had or three less people, it would be easier to see the folks in the back.

Instructor Comments:
Christi is awesome! She cues well and has a personality that makes you want to take her out to Starbucks. I wish she lived next door.

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