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Gilad's Step & Tone Workout [VHS]

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Gilad step & tone workout, 1993 version is very intense. The first time you try it I will bet you will find it difficult to keep up. Just when you are getting the hang of the steps he moves on to a next set. I was discouraged at first as I was only able to complete 30 minutes the first couple of times and had to do my own version of cool down. My face was red and I was sweating like a pig. I had started off with 5 lb. weights (thinking... I'm in pretty good shape) but midway I dropped them and picked up my 2 lb. weights. I will say that after the 4th try, I finished the entire tape and I was elated. As most minds work, after watching and trying this workout numerous times, you will find that you can keep up without a thought. By far the most satisfying step workout I have ever completed. I loved it .

This video left me very disappointed. Gilad is a great instructor, but he tends to spend too much time warming up and cooling down. An 8 minute warm up??? Who has time for that? Not to mention the excessive amount of time spent on cool down, stretching, and floor exercises. This is supposed to be a step tape, but you don't really step for very long. On the plus side, the moves are very easy to pick up, not dancy at all. I'd say this tape is at a beginner's level. Intermediates & Advanced: Don't bother.

This is a great high intensity, low impact workout. It starts out with a step routine performed while simultaneously using weights for different arm toning excercises. The first time I did it, I didn't use the weights so I could focus on learning the steps. I soon realized that the steps were not hard to learn at all. Each segment (Biceps, Shoulders, Forearms, Triceps, and Back) have essentially the same steps. Once you learn them for the first segment, you've got the whole foot routine down. Only the arm movements change in each segment. Once the very intense step segment of the workout is over (and you know you couldn't do one more move!), the toning section begins. He focuses on the legs, butt, and abs. He even includes some excercises that target the calves, which are often neglected. This video works your entire body, well! It is hard to complete at first, but it is very rewarding when you actually do.