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Summary: Order of the moves are too complicated. Miss the point.
Review: I have bought four Jane Fonda and then decided to try something new. This VHS is nice but I like Jane Fonda's more. The moves in this VHS are not difficult. However, the "orders" of these moves are complicated so you need to put certain efforts in order to memorize them. For instance, usually a move includes two part. One starts with the left leg and the other with the right leg. Kathy sometimes teaches you both parts first but then takes only one part when combining it with other moves. So when your instinct tells you to do the second part, she already moves to the next move. She often creates a complicate set with a lot of moves and she does not allow the beginners to have enough practices of each move before actually combines them altogether. (In contrast, Jane Fonda usually does.) I feel the design of this kind of order is mainly for "fancy," not for "work-out" so it is kind of missing the point.
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Summary: Really keeps you moving
Review: I have enjoyed doing Kathy Smith workouts for a long time. I started stepping with her first step video and after a while I needed more of a challenge. This tape really keeps your heart rate up! It didn't take long to learn and I like how she breaks it up into 3 segments so I can do just part of it if I don't have much time. I just bought a gin miller tape to try and I hated it!! Talk about wierd, at least the people in Kathy's tape are average everyday people!! Stick to this one you'll love it!!
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Summary: Excellent workout!
Review: I have three of Kathy's step videos and this is my favorite. The music is easy to listen to, and the moves aren't difficult. They do a GREAT job of toning the lower body while making the heart pound! I lost about 30 lbs doing this video along with her other videos.. she really delivers. If you're serious about weight loss, Kathy Smith will definitely help you. Anyone serious about losing weight and getting healthy won't be bothered by her voice, the music, the outfits, etc. The exercise is what is important.
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Summary: Not for beginners
Review: I like doing this workout for the challenge. It is definitely not for beginners to stepping, however. It's a great cardio workout, and not something most people can breeze through. You definitely feel it in your muscles after each and every time!
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Summary: Good workout
Review: I like Kathy Smith and this is a good workout. Maybe its just me but I found it really confusing when she was doing the segment where the step was vertical and she was facing in the opposite direction from me. I know that is probably necessary, but in that case she needs to explain what she is doing and actually cue the moves. Its hard to just catch on. There was one particular series that I still do not understand what she's doingOther than that, the moves were easy to follow. I particularly like that you could modify it by adding more or less power moves.
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Summary: All Kathy Smith tapes are fantastic
Review: i think this video would be great if i could manage to play it on an English video player
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Summary: Awesome Step Workout!
Review: I work out every day religiously, and I use a step aerobics video 4-7 days a week. I have 13 videos in my current rotation and, when I want a kick-butt step workout, I pop Kathy Smith Power Step in my VCR. The video includes an 8:30 warmup, 3 12-minute segments of step aerobics from beginner to advanced (one can fast-forward to the cool down after any segment if they are a beginner or hard-pressed for time), and a 5-minute cool down. The video combines air-borne moves (getting both feet off the step in little jumps) with traditional step aerobics to give you a more intense workout and burn more calories. I do not have the spring-board step that Smith uses. I use the Original Step and have no problems at all. Each segment is high-energy and a lot of fun. The final step segment uses the step turned vertically which gives variety to the workout. Kathy Smith is also one of the best aerobics instructors. Her directions are so good that, after using this tape a few times, one can actually complete the moves without having to watch the screen (which makes it easier to maintain proper body alignment). She also mirrors her instructions (when she says "left" she means YOUR "left") which is always a plus. I consider myself at a high intermediate level, and enjoy this workout very much!
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Summary: A great workout!
Review: I'm a total klutz when it comes to exercise videos, but Kathy Smith is my favorite instructor. She doesn't do fancy steps that take multiple viewings to "catch on" to, she doesn't do anything unsafe, and always gives low and higher impact exercise options. This step workout still makes me sweat and my heart beat fast enough for a good aerobic workout, even after working out six times a week for months. The music is innocuous enough that it's not annoying, even though I do the workout about twice a week (I rotate four workout videos). Kathy has a few annoying whoops, but not enough to irritate me. I like that she has you take your pulse twice during the workout, to make sure you're working at your target heartrate. The workout is about 45 minutes long without the cooldown (I confess that I skip it and just walk around for a few minutes instead)
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Summary: A great workout!
Review: I'm a total klutz when it comes to exercise videos, but Kathy Smith is my favorite instructor. She doesn't do fancy steps that take multiple viewings to "catch on" to, she doesn't do anything unsafe, and always gives low and higher impact exercise options. This step workout still makes me sweat and my heart beat fast enough for a good aerobic workout, even after working out six times a week for months. The music is innocuous enough that it's not annoying, even though I do the workout about twice a week (I rotate four workout videos). Kathy has a few annoying whoops, but not enough to irritate me. I like that she has you take your pulse twice during the workout, to make sure you're working at your target heartrate. The workout is about 45 minutes long without the cooldown (I confess that I skip it and just walk around for a few minutes instead)
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Summary: Pleasantly suprised!
Review: I'm an advanced exerciser who mainly uses Cathe Friedrich. I was worried I wouldn't be in my target heart rate zone. Surprisingly I was in my target heart rate zone most of the time! I did all the power moves and used an 8 inch platform, and it had the same intensity as a Cathe workout. For Cathe workouts, I use a 6 inch just because of the faster BPMs. The steps BPM are fewer than Cathe, however I really think with the slower BPM, you work and tone your leg mucsles better. This was a great workout and will go into my workout rotations.
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