Customer Reviews

Gilad Step Aerobics - On the Beach at Waikiki [VHS]

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3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

i am not a big fan of home exercise tapes. the instructors tend to be a bit cheesy. at times gilad makes me laugh but he keeps me motivated throughout the entire video. this is a great workout. the abs are a huge bonus. the beat of the music makes it really easy to keep in step, although some of the jingles can stay with you for a few days and keep you up at night sometimes. the moves used on the step really get your heart going, are pretty easy to get down, and makes you feel like you are really working. i can really tell a difference in my calves, stomach, and arms. there are no weights involved but i think the constant involvement and extra movements of your arms throughout the workout help to build muscle and tone them. i enjoy working out with this video, and dare i say, actually have fun doing it. i was even able to tell a difference within the first week and i really need that immediate gratifaction to keep motivated. i am now a huge gilad fan and just placed an order for another one of his tapes. i think he is the one i will stick with.

This video is an excellent introduction to step aerobics. If, however, you are hoping to supplement an established exercise schedule with this video, keep shopping! This is not a challenging workout for the experienced stepper. There really is no choreography; the routine consists mainly of repeating the same step 4-8x and the pace is not fast at all. Gilad also doesn't offer any suggestions for "power" alternatives and if you're used to aerobic instructor jargon, you may find Gilad confusing since he doesn't cue steps by their typical names. He tends to describe the step rather than just say "Knee lift" or "V-step", etc. Also, Gilad is on TV Sat. and Sun. mornings.

I have five workout tapes and this is my favorite. First, I've been working out for years, yet it left me soaking wet in sweat. (Beginners can lower the step or reduce the movements.) Second, it's got a warmup, 40 minutes of aerobics, abs and a stretch and cool down. Third, the music is not intrusive...just enough to keep a beat. Finally, Gilad is a great leader, easy to follow, and his voice is not irritating. I always get a big smile when he yells out, "You got da moves!"

Gilad is a master! He makes it enjoyable to exercise. This step workout has do-able choreography and keeps your heart rate up for 40 minutes. The location is beautiful and Gilad and his crew aren't hard to look at either! They look like they're having fun so it makes you want to enjoy your workout as well. It has a tight and compact 6 minute ab workout that is effective and the cool down and warm up are just the right amount of time - not too long. Overall Gilad does an excellent job!

If you are: 1) relatively new to step aerobics; 2) are a guy who feels clumsy about attempting step aerobics but secretly want to give it a try without feeling like a sissy; or 3) are seeking a decent step aerobics workout without challenging choregraphy ... then this is your tape. Gilad is a great instructor. Hawaiian beach ... peppy steel guitar music ... great mix of men and women exercisers. Highly recommended - but not if you are seeking Dance Fever on step. You won't find it here. It's a respectable low to mixed impact workout, though. Have fun!

I recently purchased this step tape and did it after not doing step for a few years - it is GREAT! Great warm up, then Gilad shows three different combinations and then puts all the combinations together (at the end). The first combo is fairly easy and I thought, for just a minute, that the tape would not be fast and fun. I was wrong! The second combo was more complex and increased my heart rate. The third combo was great -even more complex and invigorating. Gilad really explains the moves well before the move and when he combines all the combos, he remembers to tell what the next sequence will be.

The scenery is beautiful and the music is invigorating and motivating without being irritating. You can still hear Gilad over the music. It's an awesome tape! When I got done, I was DRIPPING with sweat and can't wait to do it again!

I bought this from Amazon because I needed variety from my other step aerobics video, and this fit the bill wonderfully! I am really enjoying it. Gilad is very motivating. I feel like I just had an hour at the beach because of the background scenery of Waikiki beach. The music is invigorating, and the moves provide a great balance between being accessible and being challenging. It is a great workout, and I know I will continue to enjoy it for a long time. I couldn't believe that a tape this affordable would be this enjoyable. Thanks Gilad!

I am just now trying to get back into shape after years of not working out. I have bought numerous videos in the past couple of months trying to find one that was not boring after 20 minutes and hard to follow. This video keeps my attention and works it's way up to a really good workout. It is very easy to follow! I look forward to buying more of his videos.

A little boring, but definately works up a sweat. Plus it's an hour long, so it's a good alternative to other 30min tapes when you need an extended workout. The choreography is easy and repeats, but you can focus on really working hard. Not for every day use but couple times a week is great.

I bought this video mainly because of the great customer reviews. I am somewhat disappointed in this video. Okay I gave it two stars because the video is filmed in Waikiki. But the actual exercise is pretty boring. If your like me and you enjoy variety in an exercise than this is not for you. Gilad repeats the same things over and over again changing the routine about a few times during the entire workout. It had me wondering when is it gonna finish? And the ab workout wasn't all that great either. You know I should actually have given this 1 star. Because I bought and did it once and don't plan to do it again.