Customer Reviews

Steppin' Out [VHS]

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4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(0)
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1 star:		(1)

 

 

This video recently won a Gold Aurora Award. It also earned 4 stars from Video Rating Guide for Libraries who said "Public libraries will find this an excellent purchase for their exercise audience... Patrons will probably check it out over and over again." Booklist said, "Personable instructor Carrie Weiland conducts a solid exercise program combining step aerobics with interval weight-training routines that target shoulders, arms, chest, buttocks and calves. A brief abdominal workout and final stretches conclude this polished program." And all I can say is "I LIKE IT, TOO!" After using this video for the last few months, I am really proud of my body. My men friends all seem to appreciate my "assets!" It's a fun and rewarding work-out.

I've purchased a number of step videos (Carrie Weiland, Jane Fonda, Weight Watchers, Gilad, & Keli Roberts - in preferential order), and this is by far my favorite! The workout really gets my heart pumping, and Carrie's attitude helps me keep my energy up. The routine provides a vigorous step workout with intervals of weight training, and is designed for both beginners and advanced steppers. She calls out the steps very well, allowing me to keep on track. I'm hoping Carrie will create another step video so I can keep a variety in my routine.

I've been borrowing aerobics videos from the library and I've been having trouble finding any that really give me a good workout. This one was really challenging, and yet I think a beginner could do it too. The steps in the aerobic part are pretty basic but intense. And I really liked the interval concept. I have now purchased this one for my workout library. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that I'm still waiting for a great workout with REAL music! I understand why they all have to use the elevator-grade crap that they do (to maintain a consistent tempo), but it would be so great if they could find a way to do it to recognizable songs. It makes a big difference.

I have been exercising to step videos for more than 10 years. This is by far the worst video I have ever used. The routines are extremely boring and the music is horrible. Furthermore, there is no ambiance -- the video set is dull. Exercising to this tape was so painful, I could not finish it. I will give this tape away. This tape can not compare to my Reebok Step Videos by Gin Miller. I have every one (that I know about). Gin Miller arranges energetic step routines with lots of non-stop movement. Besides that, her team is fit and ready, the music is great, and the video sets look like exercise studios! I give Carrie Weiland's Steppin' Out video 1 star for wasted effort.

Really enjoyed the combination of step aerobic along with exercises with weights.....Felt I was able to combine two things with one work out. Not overly advanced, so it was great for myself...trying to start anew with working out again.

I love interval training, and this video does this well. She varies light and heavy weights, uses the step, and then does an abdominal workout. It is a great workout rolled into one tape. I own 8 tapes now, and I use this one 3-4 times a week. I have highly recommended this one to my friends!

I've never had more fun with a steppin' video. I used to check this video out from the library every week until I finally bought it. I used it so often and got sick of borrowing it. I just love Carrie. She is great at explaining the step moves before she makes them so you know what's next. Keeps you from tripping over your feet. Plus, she's very friendly and outgoing-not a fake overdone "good job" like some instructors gush-like they can actually see how you're doing. She's cute without being stuck-up or "Hollywood". I would consider this a beginning to intermediate workout, if you use a low step. I can increase the intensity by raising the height on my step. Plus, usually I have done a weight workout on my own and don't need the interval weight training that she includes, (which is designed for the beginner) so I just keep going with the step routine while she does the weights. This is my absolute favorite step video, and I hope she makes another one that has a longer routine for the more advanced stepper. I would buy it in a minute!

This workout is a perfect combination of easy to follow step aerobics and strength training. Carrie Weiland is very fun and motivating without being annoying, and there are parts that always make me laugh. It isn't a high-budget video, and the music seems a bit outdated now (she wrote and performed it herself in 1994), but if you can get past that, it's a great workout. You can customize the workout with different weights and a different setting on your step. I recommend the video and am very disappointed I can't find another one she has done; she has moved on to a singing career.

This is a great interval tape; I use it over and over again. Highly recommended if you love step and weights.