Product Details

• Actors: Gilad
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Giddyup Films
• DVD Release Date: April 19, 2005
• Run Time: 60 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (84 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00030A5J8
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,449 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Studio: Bayview/widowmaker Release Date: 05/31/2005 Rating: Nr

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

130 of 134 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great! Gilad is still awsome!, April 1, 2005

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Joy N. Mizzoni "joyness flower" (Spokane WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Step Aerobics (DVD)

I used to do Gilad videos in the early 90s when I was in high school and I always liked him. I thought his videos were challenging. I decided to purchase this dvd to see what the deal was with Gilad today, but this DVD is from like 1993. So it's pretty dated as far as their clothes go, but I still love it! If you like Gilad, you'll like this. You either love him or hate him. I love him! I think he's GREAT! Its a very challenging, fun video and it gives you the option to intensify the movements to make it even more challenging. The setting is at a beach resort in Hawaii and although some people might find this a little hokey, I was totally into it. I could almost imagine myself at this beach (yes wishfull thinking..) And even the best excercise dvds are pretty corny, this one is really good. I only gave it 4 stars because I would have like a little more difficult combinations, but they were still pretty challenging none the less. If you need to lose weight, this is the way! The ab workout is great too! Gilad defiantely stands the test of time! Definately purchase this workout if you want to burn calories (which burns fat!!) and also step aerobics certainly tones your legs too. If you don't have a gym membership and work out at home like I do, you can be pretty limited on what your equipment is. But step aerobics really tones up your calves and thighs. This is an excellent DVD and I definately recommend it for all fitness levels. If you are a beginner, don't do the arms and don't jump the movements and walk in place if you need to catch your breathe. If you are advanced then you can definately power it up and get a great workout!

46 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great video, clearly outlined steps, lots of fun, July 7, 2006

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L. Christopherson "ariadne7" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Step Aerobics (DVD)

Although I think Gilad is a little goofy, this is the best exercise DVD I have used/own. The reason why is because:
- he warns you of a change in step before it happens and he's consistent about this
- his counting is never off - or at least I haven't discovered any counting errors
- the videographers don't try to get artsy with the cuts, so there is never a cut at the outset of a new step or a transition between steps (I haven't found any other exercise DVD that can boast this and this is important if you want to learn the steps and keep up)
- although the steps themselves are realitively simple, the way Gilad combines them is quite challenging cardio-wise
- the overall combinations are fun

The only thing you need to know about him is that he will say that you're getting ready to do the "last one;" and instead of meaning the very last step, he means the last combination of steps (one to each side, left and right). So for instance, if you are stepping up on the step and kicking with, first the left foot, and then you switch to the right foot (step up and kick). Instead of the final right foot kick being the "last one," Gilad means the last set of left and right kicks. (I hope that made sense. If you get the DVD, I think it will.)

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Workout, February 2, 2007

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T. Davis (South Bend, IN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Step Aerobics (DVD)

I like routine and consistency (and not just in my step aerobics!) and Step Aerobics by Gilad offers that.

I have made a hobby out of building a collection of step aerobics workouts and resisted Gilad's DVD for awhile. Once I did buy it, the DVD quickly became one of my favorites.

Gilad's warm-up routine is among the best in workout videos and my personal favorite. It's low impact, but gets you moving right away. The step routines are very athletic and very repetitive. Personally, I like repetition because it allows me to focus on getting the most out of each movement (squeezing my muscles, keeping the abs in, standing tall). There's enough variety, though, to keep you interested and enough movement to keep you energized. But my favorite part about the step routines is that every time I do this workout, I feel challenged because of the athleticism required.

In addition to the very relaxing cool down, there's a separate ab workout that's a nice addition.

I like Gilad as an instructor. His cues are excellent and I find him motivating.

Here's a weird thing that creeps me out, though. The two female steppers in the video are wearing some weird support hose that bags up in a strange way. I know it's an incredibly dumb thing to notice, but I have to admit it's something I think about every time I consider doing this workout!