Product Details

• Actors: Kendell Hogan
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Starz / Anchor Bay
• VHS Release Date: October 31, 2000
• Run Time: 35 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00004Y6AD
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #49,524 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun Step Routine, January 1, 2001

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HS (UT, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Crunch Fat Blaster: The Next Step [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This video is for the intermediate to advanced exerciser. I've been doing step aerobics for the past three years and found this video challenging, but not frustrating. The instructor uses good calls which makes it easy to follow. The step routine is mixed with a few interval "power move" sections which really gets your heart pumping. There's a live drummer in the background playing motivating music. The beat really gets you moving. You will need a step for this video. My only complaint is that it's only 30 minutes long. It's a great video when you're crunched for time, but I prefer a longer cardio workout. You will work up a good sweat, however.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Kendell Hogan's Quick, Energetic Workout, December 10, 2003

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mwreview "mwreview" (Northern California, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Crunch Fat Blaster: The Next Step [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I bought this video primarily because it had Kendell Hogan on the cover. Hogan is one of the hosts of Bodyshaping on ESPN and, besides episodes of this show, I also had a full length workout video that came with the Bodyshaping step with Hogan as the instructor which is one of my favorites. I was excited to find this video.

Crunch Fat Blaster: the Next Step is a 30 minute workout that is not too difficult to learn. It is fast paced without the careful cueing of beginner's tapes, so I would recommend this one to Intermediate level steppers. It starts with an energetic 5 minute warm-up and then goes into the 5 minute first segment featuring an over-the-top of the step "Z" combination and knee lifts. The second segment is 6 minutes long and includes an L step, across-the-top, mambo and lunge combination. This segment ends with a "challenge" of repeaters that are not very challenging. They are just about 8 reps or so which would not be too difficult for even the beginner.

The final segments, which on most tapes are the most difficult, are actually very slow on this video. The third segment has a Latin theme with turn step cha-cha moves with some lunges that Hogan teaches in slow motion. I'm not sure why the half time moves are in the final segment. I would think they were more appropriate for the first section or warm-up. The third section ends with a couple more "challenges" which are, in fact, pretty easy: power squats and lunges. Another combination follows. I am not sure if this is a fourth segment or a prelude to the cool down. The moves are all off the step with a "salsa" step reminiscent of the warm-up. It lasts about 4 minutes. Finally, there is a 3 minute cool down.

This video is fun and energetic and is nice for those days one just wants a quick workout. Kendell Hogan is very motivating which is a plus, but the final sections of the workout are almost too easy. I can feel my heart rate plunging. Still, if you want something different to add to your step collection for a reasonable price, I recommend this one.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Jam with The Man, February 2, 2001

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"melbuck" (Kent, WA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Crunch Fat Blaster: The Next Step [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Ok,ok, so besides the fact that females viewers get to gaze at this gorgeous, graceful man for 30 minutes;this video is definitely worth your money. It departs from your run-of-the-mill step workout in that the moves are fresh,the live drumming infectious,and the latin twist towards the end keeps your energy level peaked.Two big toes up Kendell!