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Crunch Fat Blaster: The Next Step [VHS]

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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.

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.

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!

I'm an intermediate-advanced exerciser, and I was rather unimpressed with this video's athletic content. It focuses too much on doing "dancy" footwork and not enough on athletic moves, therefore it does not keep my heartrate high enough. Good for a beginner or someone who wants to exercise moderately, but if you want a vigorous workout, this one isn't for you!

This is a good video when time is short. The cuing isn't great, and the background exercisers whoop and holler a lot, but the workout is solid. You get out what you put in with these fairly simple steps. Kendall is motivating and energetic, and the live drumming is great fun. I recommend it for beginner to intermediate exercisers who are familiar with step.

I love this video! Although it is WAY too short and the last segment is actually a cooldown (although he has a cooldown after that), the moves are fun. He's got a real Latin flavor to this video that I was not expecting, but it makes it easy to get into. He explains each move very well and the steps he introduces go together wonderfully. While I can not count this video as a full workout, it's great for days where you need a little cardio and then do some lifting afterwards. The best compliment that I can give this video is that it made me smile non-stop: I was seriously having fun throughout the entire video!

This is a fun workout tape with a lot of energy. It took me a while to get past all the posing for the camera, but once you're beyond that, the workout is good for a short step routine (30 minutes).
This is good for an intermediate stepper, or an advanced one with limited time.

I love "The Crunch" videos! This one is really great for people new to the step. It is easy to follow, well instructed, and you can always see their feet! I was able to keep up without rewinding. If you are interested in an advanced step workout, this may not be for you. But, it would be a good video to have on hand for a day that you don't feel like doing a long, tough workout!

I have had this tape for a while. It doesn't seem to get boring (to me at least!) I can take it low or make it high impact. Working out at home, I switch out cardio videos. I always seem to workout to this tape over and over, happily!

Love Kendal, love the energy of the tape and the workout is not boring, and getting the moves is challenging. I am a dancer, but K needs to work on his queuing. There are many steps to a single routine and I just need help remembering what foot should step first at the start of each run. Still glad I bought it.