 "Best of the Rest" | 2009-02-08 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3C2YPNLG4TTVE |
| What a blast working out with this exercise video!! I started out falling off the step and glaring at the men and women who were leading the aeorbic exercise (because I wasn't good at steps at all) and ended up enjoying their smiling faces and requests, as I became more familiar (and in better shape). I bought an extra tape, so I wouldn't be without. I highly recommend this video!!!! |
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| "Step Aerobics" | 2009-02-06 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2PGC2MIEKW39U |
| This video arrived right away and in good condition. I used to do this workout years ago. I have tried other ways to keep in shape but none has worked as well as this. So, I've returned to the step aerobics. Great Workout! |
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 "coordination needed" | 2009-01-08 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1AC1ZXX9IBCTT |
| I agree with some of the other reviewers in that this video is a good workout and the time goes quickly. However, I am both a beginner and not very coordinated... I find that by the time I figure out what the instructors are doing they have gone on to a different step. In those times, I just make up my own steps. The complicated (for me) steps keep me from rating this video higher. |
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| "It Works Because It's Fun" | 2008-11-02 |
| - Reviewed By User: A19AAZH1RV5EB6 |
I bought this video along with a step video by Kathy Smith. Kathy Smith's moves were much too complex for me and I stopped using it. However after a day's work and doing home chores, I look forward to doing Jane Fonda's video. I have never done the whole step section at one time, but find it easy to choose 2 or 3 segments (the instructors take turns) and I often find myself saying "just one more segment." The moves are simple, but interesting, and the music is fun. All 3 instructors are good and upbeat. It really gives me a workout and leaves me feeling positive because I have enjoyed myself and exercised at the same time.
I've only done the ab section (by Jane Fonda) once, but will do it again because it's easy to follow while giving my abs a good workout. |
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| "Love It!" | 2008-04-06 |
| - Reviewed By hirampalone |
| I love this work out! The step aerobics are great for any level, for you can adjust difficulty by arm movements, or higher step. I have been stepping for years and found this in a thrift store for only $1. Well yes it was well worth it. The moves are fun, and the ab routine at the end is really great! |
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 "Better instructions would have been helpful" | 2008-01-11 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1AUN13MCKY7PF |
I am totally new to aerobics and was looking forward to this video tape as a refreshing change from Pilates. But after having done the exercises several times, I would not recommend this tape to a beginner like myself.
Positives first: Jane Fonda's instructions to the abdominal workout are terrific. She has a natural talent for this and is therefore very easy to follow and listen to. I will continue to do these exercises, as I can feel and see them working. If only I could say the same about the aerobic workout....The aerobic workout simply doesn't work for me, due to lack of proper instructions. I wish the instructors would spend less time exclaiming "Give it to me!" and "All right!" and more time explaining the actual moves. Like another reviewer mentions, it is sometimes hard to follow the moves as you see the instructors almost exclusively from the front. It would have made a big difference if they would have stood in front of mirrors. Again, I am new to this, and I am sure the video works well for more experienced people. I, on the other hand, find myself just following the moves the best I can, and I am sure glad there is no one to video-tape me -- especially since my three-year-old daughter, upon seeing me doing the aerobic steps in a rather uncordinated manner and swinging my arms at random, said: "Mommy, you're no good at this!"
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| "Intermediate Level Stepper" | 2007-12-14 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1BSLKN1QQ8PX5 |
| You can get an excellent workout and have fun doing it. The level of difficulty can be adjusted for your fitnesss level. Good music and easy to follow steps. Even though this is an old tape, it still gets the job done. |
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 "Looking for more instruction" | 2007-11-13 |
| - Reviewed By mhickey66 |
| I had a hard time following steps because instructors are facing you. I would love it if you could see the steps from behind. Several times over many years I have taken out the stepper, try to follow the tape, then put it back in the attic again. If I could find a tape or cd where the instructor is not facing you but are turned around to were you are looking at their back, I would buy it. |
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| "My Favorite Workout Tape" | 2007-10-26 |
| - Reviewed By dinie |
| I have been using this workout tape for many years and I just love it! I know it so well that I can increase the cardio as much as I can do. It has such a simple premise and after all these years I still am surprised at how quickly the time goes! You can do it in a small space in front of your television. I just love it! I wish that they would put it on DVD though! |
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| "Excellent Clasic!! In the Family for years." | 2007-10-18 |
| - Reviewed By User: A22RNSRS302CBB |
This is my favorite Jane fonda workout. I would do this workout with my mother when I was only 10 and really enjoyed it. The work out includes 45 minutes of step aerobics that are conducted by the most vibrant instructors. They really motivate you and provide what it takes not to bore you with the routines. They give you the options of what excersise level you wish to work with, and provide clear instructions.
The workout is followed by an abdominal routine in which Jane fonda goes through several types of abdominal crunches and leg lifts. The video ends with a nice stretch and the sensation of a good workout.
Personally it is one of those workout that I always go back to. Even now at 25. |
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