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Summary: Solid, fun step routine...
Comment: This is the only video I have by Gilad, but it's a good one! It is set of Waikiki Beach in Hawaii, overlooking the ocean. Gilad is joined by 2 male and 2 female exercisers. First you will warm up and stretch then proceed into 40 minutes of step aerobics. There are 4 step segments, 3 of them with simple combinations with basic step moves such as step taps, knee lifts, repeaters, V steps, turn steps, over the tops, all while incorporating simple arm movements. Each of the segments gradually becomes a little more intense, plus Gilad reminds you to add power moves if you want to bump things up a little. The final segment you will go through all the combinations in the previous three segments four or five times, by the time you are done you have definitely worked and will be feeling great. The steps and routines are easy to catch on to, those who are looking for complex routines and choreography will not find this video challenging. After the aerobics, you will cool down and move into a short abs segment, then it's on to the final stretch.
Gilad is a likeable instructor, he is motivating and encourages you to keep going, and he seems to be having a good time along with his fellow exercisers. This video is best for beginner/intermediate level exercisers. I am an intermediate exerciser and always get a good workout with this video. Plus living in MN, this is a nice one to pull out on those cold and snowy days and I can imagine I am in a warmer climate. Recommended for those who like simple, basic step routines.
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Summary: What a Blast!
Comment: I have always loved Gilad's aerobic tapes....but have never tried step aerobics...until now. This tape is a blast. I tried a few other steps tapes but put them away for now. Being new to step I wanted to get a good workout wthout fumbling through the steps. I have compared three step tapes and Gilad's method(if you haven't done step before) just makes tons more sense. It is hard to explain here, but the progression of the movements to take you to the next movement is fluid. Whereas others aren't as fluid and are better when you already know the moves. This tape is a lot of fun and not being in the best shape of my life I find it very motivating!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Annoying!
Comment: Gilad has a decent enough step work out, but his inane comments and the relentless polka music on Waikiki Beach is aggravating. If you want a serious step workout, try something by Gin Miller or Keli Roberts instead.
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Summary: One of the best step tapes I own!!!
Comment: As most of the other reviewers mentioned, this tape starts off a little slow, but by the end, you're dripping in sweat!!...the pace picks up quite evenly so you don't even realize till the last 10 minute segment how intense you're actually working...and for those very advanced steppers, it's very easy to add intensity to this workout and not miss a beat...I certainly agree that this tape is a bit dated, but hey, so what!...the workout worked in the last century and it works for me in this one too
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Summary: Excellent workout!
Comment: This is an excellent workout for any fitness level. He divides the workout into 4 different sections, so you only do what you can handle. I am dragging hiney by the end of the 4th section--and then there is an abs section yet too. Gilad is an excellent instructor and explains things well. The only down side is that you need 60 minutes to complete the entire workout--not always easy with an 8-month old!
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