Customer Reviews

Absolute Body Power: Advanced Step Workout

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(9)

 

 

This instructor is rhythmically-challenged and unbearably obnoxious. His steps managed to be both boring and off beat. The production quality is laughable and clearly the work of amateurs. I've been a step instructor for 10 years and this is absolutely, hands-down, the worst video/DVD I have ever viewed. I actually thought it was a joke. His demeanor is so annoying and inappropriate, it's like viewing a satire of a fitness instructor. Although I've made numerous purchases, I have never commented on any video/DVD before. This was so BAD I had to. In fact, I intend to write Mr. Harris a letter.

Don't buy this workout DVD! It is not advanced. Basically it consists of basic stepping all cued backwards. Amazon really should pull this product, it is very poor.

I read the previous consumer reviews, but unfortunately it was only after I had purchased the DVD. I think this was an ABSOLUTE rip off! What in the world is so advanced about this work out? I feel that this was totally false advertising. The instructor was obnoxious. I would not recommend this video to a beginner they would be totally confused. The worse part is I just received the DVD today and watched it and I'll be damned if I dont get my money back.

I wish I had read the reviews before I opened this DVD. At the beginning of the workout I was laughing... I thought it was a joke. But by the end I wanted to cry because I wasted my money. The moves are repetetive and boring. The filming is awful. Camera zooms in on participants faces or other body parts that should not be shown! While Alan is upbeat and energetic, it is sometimes difficult to understand what he is shouting. There is a brief segment at the end of the workout where he turns up the intensity. But just as I started breaking a sweat, the workout was done...without a cooldown segment! Do not buy this DVD...I'll give you mine!

This is my first review ever, i felt that it would be important to let everyone know how bad this DVD is. I wish i knew before i bought it! When i played it it was so demotivating that i just stood there starring at the screen and realizing that this is the worse workout video i've seen in my life! he is so annoying and the video looks very unprofessional. the only thing that looks good is the cover! PLEASE DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY ON THIS! I would give it no stars if I could.

Absolutely the worst...I wouldn't even give this one star. TOTALLY ALL BASIC MOVES. I got so sick of the basic step...HELLO? Can we have another move please??

Save your $18.00 and get a gym membership you will get a much better class with better moves.

I also reviewed Vol 3. of this series and sadly the same BAD points apply. What's worse is Vol. 4 is almost identical to Vol. 3! Exact same 'how to step' 14 min intro and same 40 min workout - even the majority of the moves are the same so I am at a loss to know why it is titled 'Advanced Step'?
Again, for the price you would expect a programmable dvd with professional camera work and participants - this looks like a back-yard effort done on the cheap.
If I could return these I would, but sadly I opened and played them - don't waste your money!

Overall I did get a decent sweat out of this video, but I have to say I really just wanted to tell Alan to shut up! Some of the camera angles made it difficult to see which foot and which step were coming up next. You see one cameraperson more than I would like and it is distracting. Pretty good step workout, more basic steps than advanced, but the pace is quicker.

This was the WORST dvd purchase I have ever made. The guy is so IRRITATING that I could not even get through the entire workout. He over does it and his voice is just awful to have to listen to.

This instructor was terrible. He laughed at the women in the video and continually stated how he was going to hurt them with the work out. THis might be okay for men in wrestling training, but I found it unmotivating and insulting.
The sound quality was poor and he barely provided any guidance. I wish I hadn't wasted my money!!