Rating: - I hated this video
I did not have a step but i thought it would be ok, its not. Without a step this video is useless. I used it once when i first got it and haven't touched it since. I do not even remember sweating when doing it.

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Rating: - This is a hard one! Intermediate/Advanced exercisers
I bought this video because after trying Kathy Kaehler Basics - Workout Class I became a fan of step workouts.
I needed some variety to add more options to my cardio and strenght training, in order not to get bored, and this workout has both.

This is a good one for your collection if you look for some variety like me and you already have some experience working out.

I think this DVD is aimed for an intermediate/advanced exerciser who is familiar with step to be able to do the cardio circuit, otherwise you might be disappointed 'cause it is really hard to follow, at least in the beginning when you are not familiar with the moves.

It took me some time to be able to follow it, cause it's fast and Karen doesn't cue very much! Or she does it when she is already in the next move which is a little bit confusing for me. I think this is a very fun workout once you learn the moves, and Oh my! I sweat like crazy!

The strength training is very complete, but I don't like that you have to use a step mat which I don't have.
I wasn't too crazy about the stretch part, which in my opinion was hard to do and too short. I prefer something more traditional that allows you to relax more.

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Rating: - Pffffffft
This is more about building muscle than getting a good cardio workout. You also need a lot more room than I have to do some of the moves she's showing here. Found her really annoying.

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Rating: - Watch your step!
Overall, this is another great workout by Karen Voight. I'd be in better shape if I had been doing the workout regularly.

One thing I don't like about this workout is that it asks for 2 different sets of hand weights: a light set and a heavy set. A light pair of dumbells was sufficient for me.

Although the themed sections provide variety, some of the moves required too many reps, causing me to lose interest at some points. Perhaps it's just my cheap equipment or lack of coordination, but I also felt as though some of the moves were dangerous. I have almost slipped off of, or missed the platform many times.

Other than suggesting less equipment, making some of the moves safer, and including more stretches in the cool down, there is nothing I would really change about this complete cardio/toning workout.

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Rating: - Not for beginners!
I got this after I finished taking an aerobics class to keep with it, and I thought it was okay after several tries, but it's definitely more advanced than I was ready for. I've used it a few times, but often get frustrated and just turn on some music for my cardio circuit instead. I read all the great reviews, but nothing (at the time) was mentioned about it being for a more advanced stepper. My issues with it (as a beginning-intermediate stepper) were that she switched to new choreography too quickly and often without a good explanation of what she was doing (mostly during cardio circuit, she's better at describing during the strength circuit). I also felt like I had to keep my eye on the TV the whole time because there weren't enough audio cues, which is really difficult when you're constantly switching directions. By the time I figured out one step, she'd moved on to something else, so I wasn't getting a complete workout. I'm sure it's fine for advanced steppers or maybe just more coordinated people, but I'm going to try a different video for now.