Step Aerobics

Gilad has great music and makes the step aerobics easy so you are not tripping over your feet. The used dvd skips at one part but I’m still satisfied and have done the workout 3x in the last 3 weeks!

I originally bought this workout years ago and used it until back surgery stopped me from working out. When I started again, I couldn’t the DVD so I order another one because it’s just that good.

Although I think Gilad is a little goofy, this is the best exercise DVD I have used/own. The reason why is because:- he warns you of a change in step before it happens and he's consistent about this- his counting is never off - or at least I haven't discovered any counting errors- the videographers don't try to get artsy with the cuts, so there is never a cut at the outset of a new step or a transition between steps (I haven't found any other exercise DVD that can boast this and this is important if you want to learn the steps and keep up)- although the steps themselves are realitively simple, the way Gilad combines them is quite challenging cardio-wise- the overall combinations are funThe only thing you need to know about him is that he will say that you're getting ready to do the "last one;" and instead of meaning the very last step, he means the last combination of steps (one to each side, left and right). So for instance, if you are stepping up on the step and kicking with, first the left foot, and then you switch to the right foot (step up and kick). Instead of the final right foot kick being the "last one," Gilad means the last set of left and right kicks. (I hope that made sense. If you get the DVD, I think it will.)

When we moved 4 years ago, we never rejoined a gym and I have really been missing Step Aerobics classes. I tried to find shows to DVR and there just seemed to be so few for Step even on Exercise TV. (We have little kids too so working out is always the first thing to get cut from my daily list.)So, I ordered this Gilad video for $10 figuring it was worth a shot. And,I have to say that I really love it! It is dated (probably mid-90's), but if you can get past that, it is a good work out to do at home. He does start out very basic and builds with each session (there are 4). I do it at 5:00 a.m. prior to work so the slow build is great at waking me up. And I am defintely sweating by the end. He is also very good at cueing what is coming next so it is very easy to follow.I would recommend to old Steppers and new. It is not quite like going to a Step class at the gym, but it fills the bill for now. It is easy enough to follow if you are just starting, but is a good enough work out if you are looking for a Step routine to do at home.

Overall, this is a great step DVD. I am not graceful on my feet to say the least, and I had minimal difficulty performing all the moves. There are 3 sections - beginner, intermediate, and advanced, which helps to break it up into sections based on skill. But if you are an advanced stepper, you will probably find yourself bored with the first 2 sections, and probably not have a great workout from doing only the advanced piece. But all three sections flow into each other nicely, and you never stop moving...he switches segments by having you "step up, step down", and that's how the next segment will start. Gilad works each move off a previous one by adding an extra kick, bend, or lunge...so that helps to keep me coordinated.I agree with other reviewers that say he warns you of a change in step before it happens, and he's consistent about it. You have plenty of notice, and it's not in a distracting way. Also, his counting is never off that I have noticed. And for me, I really need that because otherwise I'll be all messed up. Although the steps themselves are relatively simple, the way Gilad combines them is quite challenging, as you still work a great sweat. There is an ab section at the end which is great. And I think it's only 6 minutes long, but it's definitely a great workout - you WILL feel the burn.If this is the only exercise DVD you own, you will be quite bored. I didn't initially find it boring, as I like that it's set on the beach in Hawaii. But after I started doing this DVD, and only this DVD, 3-4 times a week, it was too repetitive. However, if you change it up with another one, it's great! I recommend this DVD for beginner to intermediate steppers only. It is equally great for both, and it really helps to move the beginners to intermediate status quickly. Advanced steppers may be bored by only doing the advanced section, but if you just want a quick 8-10 routine and add the abs, you may be satisfied when using this as a "switch it up".

I have previous step experience but have not worked out consistently for the last 6 years. I am not overweight just not physically fit. I just started working out again 2 weeks ago and decided to upgrade from my old VHS tapes to DVDs. I bought this DVD based on the great reviews on Amazon. The choreography is easy to learn and the scenery is beautiful but the pace of the workout for the first 20 minutes is slow. When I worked out with the DVD I was so bored that I found myself counting the minutes and daydreaming. By the time the DVD reached the faster paced section, which seemed to take forever, I had barely broken a sweat. I usually workout with Kathy Smith tapes so the pace of this DVD was too slow for me. I recommend this DVD to beginners. If you have step experience and are just above the beginning level, go straight to the faster paced section if you want a good workout.

If you are a beginner, this may be too much for you. If you are a gym rat, this won't give you what you need. But if you are like most, somewhere in the middle, this is a great workout. It's broken into several modules so even if you ARE a beginner, you can work up to the whole workout. We've been doing this one for years - when we lost the original DVD, we absolutely needed to get another. Glad to have one again and working out every day.

Easy to follow and you get a good workout. You can do all the segments or the ones you need.

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I bought both this and Kathy Smith's Timeless, and much preferred this one. The moves are called out clearly and in time, so you don't fumble around trying to catch up (which I did with Kathy Smith). Some bouncing, which is no good for my feet, but easily replaced with walking steps.

Having enjoyed step aerobics in my 30's, at 56 I joined classes again locally but wanted to workout on 'my' schedule so invested in a quality step. Then I searched the net, viewing step workout previews and reading other user's feedback and finally settled on the Gilad workout.I'm very happy with this workout. I don't like to be bored, but at the same time I'm not trying to prove anything anymore either - I just want a decent workout that I can keep pace with, sweat off some fat cells and feel great afterwards. Gilad's workout provides all this.I appreciate the well-rounded warm-up and cool down sections so I'm taking care of myself and the video is progressive so you can stop when you want to or continue on once you've built up your stamina and can incorporate more moves.I've been using it for 2 weeks now, and have noticed a difference in my energy level and the changing shape of my body.I'm small framed, 145 lbs, 57 years old and this workout works me!!!

Gilad is a really good instructor, and this a throwback to the old school safe step workouts.It is divided into a great warm up/stretch, then there are 4 different step routines. They increase in difficulty and intensity, but you won't find any tricky coreography. This is just basic stepping, with some propulsion movement thrown in at the end. If you do all 4 stepping routines you will be sweating like crazy, and I am sure that you have burned off lots of calories. But beginners shouldn't be discouraged. They could do 1 or 2 step segments to begin with, and when they get fitter they could put all the routines together. The workout concludes with a great ab section and a cool down.The dvd is filmed on a fabulous location. I think it is on some beach in Hawaii, and although the parrot is a bit too much, (yes a parrot sits on a pole during the whole workout), you can't go wrong with this workout.It is a fabulous 60 minute fat burner where you as a bonus trim your mid section. Happy stepping.