Customer Reviews

Reebok Intense Moves [VHS]

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- This is the most aerobically challenging tape I have. When I do this workout, I pretend I'm speedskater Bonnie Blair (hah! maybe in my next life!)
- The cueing is perfect, and the moves have a lot of variety without being complicated.
- The moves are taken more from sports than from dance (basketball, skiing, speedskating). Some of them are really incredible -- jumping up and turning a complete circle in the air (over and over fast), jumping all the way over your step with your feet together (over and over fast), and "plunges," in which you do a deep lunge with one foot on the step and one foot off, then jump way up and switch feet, 64 times in one minute!
- Gin Miller shows three levels -- hard, harder, hardest -- for each interval, then encourages you to decide for how much of the 60-second interval you want to work your hardest. The little clock that shows on the screen during the 60 seconds is a great idea. How can she jump so high and gets her feet so far up off the ground, while talking and explaining the moves? What a powerful, graceful athlete!
- The workout team is great -- a group of athletes in modest gym attire, not a bunch of thong-wearing Barbie and Ken dolls. They look as if they are having a very good, serious workout. They do smile occasionally, but they don't look as if they have been told to plaster on a fake smile for the whole workout.
- The set is pretty silly -- dark, with funny golden pyramids all around -- and the atmosphere is overly serious to the point of being comical, like the "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" show. But that doesn't matter, you feel as if you have really accomplished something when you get through all ten intervals.

I like this video because it has great music and beats (lots of bass). the moves are not hard to follow and the video never gets boring (like most videos i own) because the music is so good and the moves ARE "intense." this is a video that will make you feel at least 10 pounds lighter after one session. also, i live in a apartment and the space i have to workout is limited. the video keeps you close to your step, but has many moves to keep you going and stretches every part of the body from head to toe. i love this video!!

I loathe cardio work...just hate it. But someone told me interval training is very effective, and this is one of the best tapes there is for it. Wow were they right.

The tape consists of a good warm-up and stretch; then 10 intervals (2 minutes of basic/recovery followed by 1 minute of killer intensity training); then a thorough cool-down and stretch. And she provides a VERY motivating short speech at the end.

Things I Love: Gin's cueing is absolutely flawless. The music is motivating but not "in your face" or irritating. The intervals can be unbelievably tough or just a bit of a challenge, or anywhere in between. "It's your choice" as Gin says. Gin offers 2-3 ways to make the intervals more or less challenging, so virtually anyone can do this tape. Gin is extremely supportive and encouraging. She knows how to get you to give more than you think you've got. I end up "HA-ing" along on some of the intervals--definitely not typical behavior for me. But she just makes it fun! In fact, I love this tape so much I've recommended it to others on my fitness forum and promised to buy it from them if they don't like it. THAT's a solid recommendation!

In short, this is one kick-butt workout in 50 minutes. It's easy to catch onto the steps so you get a great workout the first time through. And it offers enough modications/intensifiers that you'll probaby never outgrow it.

Things I Don't Love: NOTHING!

I have over 20 step videos, 6 of which are from the Reebok series. Intense Moves is, without a doubt, the most challenging video I own. Don't even think about trying this video yet if you are just starting out because this workout requires tons of stamina. This workout takes you through 10 intervals that push you to the limit of your current endurance level. Gin Miller (one of the best aerobics instructors in the business) starts each interval by showing you a base move and then demonstrates two or three other ways to complete the move that requires more energy. Here are a few examples: in the first interval, you can do a basic over-the top with a jump or you could add a leap before going over-the-top, or, at maximum effort, you can add a lunge back. In interval 4, you can do a ski jump up on top of the bench or you can do a ski jump behind the bench to each side or (at maximum effort) you can ski jump over the bench. Once you have chosen which level you want to work at, you explode into it for one minute. A timer breaks it down into 15-second chunks so you don't have to work at your maximum effort the entire time. After the minute is up, Gin brings you down with a 2-minute "rest" period. You will not be kicking back during these "rest" periods. While you "rest", you will be doing basic aerobics that will build up to the next interval. I've found that the base moves to these intervals (the minimum effort) require power moves (i.e. airborne moves) that are often used as an advanced alternative on other step videos.

This workout is challenging, but it is also fun. You do not repeat the same intervals, so the workout is always fresh and moves very quickly. Plus, Gin Miller is cool and, unlike with some other workout videos, you feel cool using her workouts. Even though this video wears me out, I find myself wanting to pop it in my VCR. I can do higher levels for longer periods of time each time I use it. The entire workout (including warm-up and cool down) is about 50 minutes. I definitely recommend Intense Moves for any intermediate and advanced stepper who wants to improve his/her endurance.

This is a really great video. It was recommended to me by my step teacher and fitness director. I suggest watching it all the way through the first time and maybe even doing a little without the step. I'm really impressed with the quality of video and recommend it to anyone. She's not a perky supermodel and really motivates you to keep moving. There are 3 options for each move to customize this workout to your own needs and the interval training allows you to take a breather without quiting.

I've been doing Reebok's The Step, Power Workout and Interval Weight training videos for 5 years and needed something different. I was a little scared that this tape may be outdated but I was wrong. The music is great. The step moves are not too easy or too hard. They even add in a few yoga moves for the cool down. I use this video when I'm in the mood to "really workout" but it is also good for a "regular day workout" Don't pass this one up. Definitely leaves you feeling like you had a good workout

I bought the original Step video by Gin Miller and she was great over 10 years ago. I read all of the reviews on this video on videofitness.com and decided to try it. It is definitely one of my favorites! Gin is excellent at cueing and really motivates you to move! When you finish each one minute interval (RPE), you are just worn (this is an advanced tape). A lot of the movements really work your gluteals, so you are getting some toning work in also. I get so sick of the corny pop-type music in a lot of videos, but this one has a more high energy sort of house music that makes you want to really work. The only thing I would wish for is that she had some abdominal work at the end. All in all, if you want an advanced cardio tape, this is the best I've found so far.

I am really active, I love to cycle, mountian bike, run, rollerblade, tae bo, etc. However, when it rains or is nasty out, I get really agitated if I can't workout. I was looking for a challenging step workout and I found it here. I had tried several other videos and they were just too boring and slow. This video is great. If you are feeling lazy, you can just do the basic moves. But, if you want to work really hard you can step up your workout. Although there isn't a huge variety of moves, I don't find it boring. I think this is a great workout and that Gin Miller is not nearly as flakey as many other video instructors. I highly recommend this video. However, if you are not in good shape, it might be a little hard to start with.

This step workout is truly scalable and you won't get bored with the workout. (Well, actually, my wife is looking for a different workout because we've been using this one for about 2 years and she needs something for a change up. I'm still happy though.) I really like the interval training. There are 3 different moves for each intensity training interval so the video grows with your level of fitness (or energy level for the day). Gin's voice, the music, and the moves do not wear on you, which is critical if you plan to workout with tapes. I just won't do Kathy Smith. I find her irritating after a couple of workouts. There is something a bit more hip and palatable about Gin. I also tried Reebok Rhythm and Moves but it's a little too dancy for me and not as scalable.

I don't write many reviews, but I had to write about this video. This is such a great workout--well-deserving of "Staff Favorite" status. It begins with a warm-up, then goes into 10-3 min. intervals of 1 minute of intense and 2 mins. of "active" rest, then ending with a cool-down and stretch. You can choose from 3 intensity levels, hard, harder and hardest. I did this workout yesterday for the first time, using a 6-inch step and doing the "hard" level moves (the easiest of the three). I exercise at a low-advanced level, and I got such a great workout; I was sweating all over the place. This step workout is not dancy, more athletic (which I like), and never boring. In fact, when it was over, I couldn't believe that 50 minutes had gone by; it was so much fun. Gin Miller is informative, encouraging, and she has to be the best cuer ever. I had been looking for a good cardio workout to offset my strength training, and I have found it. It will take a while for me to outgrow this one. My regrets are that I didn't buy this video sooner, and that it's not available on dvd. But, if you're looking for a challenging step workout with simple choreography, great instruction and cueing, good set and music, and even good workout length, buy this one!