Step aerobics help?

[lpcannon]

I'm loving some step aerobics, wondering if anyone here has any recommendations? I have a pretty good library (I won't list them out here) but I'm always looking for a new step workout.

 

[flaps]

I tend to prefer creating my own tapes/CDs to suit my personal musical and routine tastes, but I recall enjoying these to varying degrees (they're "old," and purchased a number of years ago now, so I don't know if you'd be interested in any of them or not, or if you already have them):

Karen Voight Energy Sprint: A Total Body Workout
Step Reebok: The Power Workout (led by Gin Miller)
The Step Company Presents: Challenge Champions
Kathy Smith Step Workout (Haven't checked out her Power Workout, but recall I was interested in doing so)
Kari Anderson Bench Works

I personally found these two rather boring in some ways:

Buns of Steel 7 Step Workout Intermediate/Advanced (Tamilee Webb)
Cory Everson's Step Training Video


I'd highly suggest (if you haven't) browsing Collage Video. You may get some good ideas there. I used to get their catalogs in the mail and would "drool" over the videos I wanted to try.


Don't know if my post has been any help or not, but good luck finding some new step workouts to enjoy!


*Incidentally, if anyone out there has any comments/recommendations regarding the various CIA workouts, I'd like to hear 'em, as I've been interested in checking some of those out for some time. Thx.

 

[flaps]

Another thought. If you bid on eBay, you could probably find some videos/dvds fairly cheap. Even if you don't, it's another place to browse for ideas.

 

[lpcannon]

Thanks for the help! I love the Kathy Smith Step Workout. I always look on half.com or ebay but I've gotten a few duds that way.

 

[flaps]

You're welcome.

When you say you got "duds" when bidding on eBay or half.com, do you mean that the tapes/DVDs didn't work/play well, or that you didn't care for the workouts?

The Kathy Smith Step Workout was the first step tape I'd ever tried. I had a bench for several months prior to purchasing some tapes and bought tapes mainly to get ideas, but found I liked alternating between doing my "own thing(s)" and others' workouts.

 

[luvmydogs]

Hi Leah! Have you ever checked out www.videofitness.com ? Those people there know A LOT about exercise videos! I found the site through Collage. They have reader forums, video reviews, trade/exchange boards--just tons of stuff! On the recommendations of VF forum posters, I'm going to order some Cathe Friedrich videos--consensus there is that she's one of the best. Good luck Leah, and if you find anything that you really like, please post--I'm always looking to add to my rotation and would love to your hear opinions and comments!

 

[Beastlover]

I agree with collage video--Kathy Smith's step workout...although I am VERY pro-Kathy Smith--I think she is awesome!!!

 

[lpcannon]

By duds I mean the workout itself was not my thing...one glaring one is Jane Fonda's Lower Body Solution. I liked JF's STep and Abdominal workout and thought I'd like Lower Body Solution since it's the same instructors but no.

Thanks for the links, those reviews help a LOT!

some of my favorites:

Keli Roberts Ultimate Step Workout-my favorite part is the relaxation part at the very end.
Cher Fitness-A New Attitude-it's also led by Keli R, plus I'm a Cher fan.
Crunch Fitness's Fat Blaster: The Next Step-it's very light and easy, this is the video I do when I don't want to work out. Plus Kendal Hogan is fantastic.

 

[flaps]

Originally posted by lpcannon
By duds I mean the workout itself was not my thing

Thanks for answering.

 

[evansmom]

this is not a source for videos...well they may have some, but got to: turnstep.com. they feature all kinds of workouts. they have step choreography and lots of toning exercises. i go there often for new ideas.
it may help!

 

[nativetxn]

I wish I could do step aerobics but it hurts my old knees