8 am to 7 pm Mon-Thu
8 am to 6 pm Friday
9 am to 2 pm Saturday

Central time

After hours?

EXERCISE VIDEO
SPECIALISTS SINCE 1987

800-819-7111 hours

WEEKLY SPECIALS

“Collage takes the guesswork out of

workout video

shopping” Shape Mag

View Cart

CUSTOMER SERVICE ABOUT US SUCCESS STORIES MAGAZINE FAVES FORUM COMING SOON GET CATALOG

Free Shipping

ALL DVDS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR FREE SHIPPING OPTION

Does NOT include videos that come
with extra equipment.

(Description will always show eligibility)

BE SURE TO CHOOSE “FREE SHIPPING” DURING CHECKOUT.

If your order includes both eligible and non-eligible items,
you'll only pay shipping on the non-eligible items.

No free shipping to foreign countries.

100% guaranteed

Even opened videos

My Goals

Workout Types

Instructors

Brands

Equipment used

Specialty videos

Step this Way 2 with Kristin Kagen

Backcover description: Kristin Kagen is an ACE certified group fitness instructor and personal trainer. She is a former part-owner and Aerobic/Spinning Coordinator of Gold’s Gym in Waldorf, Maryland.

Full backcover text

Add video to wish list

Step this Way 2 with Kristin Kagen

Want the right videos for YOU? Only Collage has:

Detailed specifications • Minute-by-minute graphs • Descriptions by certified instructors

Level:		Advanced

Aerobics impact:		Mixed

Aerobics choreography:		Complex

Customer rating: No star ratings yet, but has 14 non-star reviews

Time graph for Step this Way 2 with Kristin Kagen

Sorry, this item is sold out.
It is no longer available for sale.

Certified instructor description: Nearly a solid hour of well-cued, fast-paced and very creative choreography. Up, over and around your step — this workout will keep you energized with non-stop directional changes, tempo variations and intensity surges (no leisurely warm-up or basic step patterns here). Kristin Kagen never slows down to preview a move. But that’s OK — her clear, cue-ahead style will keep you motivated and on pace (but you’ve got to pay attention…). From innovative “reverse hop straddles” and “teeter totter cha chas” to just-plain-tough two-minute plyometric sprints, this program is guaranteed to burn some fat. ©2003. (60 min.). DVD has: Narrow screen.

SORT BY STAR RATING
Best first Worst first

14 Customer Reviews Or, Write your own review
Step this Way 2 with Kristin Kagen
*The star rating system began in April 2007. Reviews posted before then do not have stars.
Keep it up Kristin!
What an awesome video!! Kristin does some fresh, new choreography that's a blast and a great workout. The quick interval blasts between combinations are a great heart rate shooter. I have no problem with her not being all smiles, everyone has their own style, that's just hers. I just hope she's already working on her next one! - posted by Karen on 1/27/2005

Very Fun and Intense
I have done this video 3 times and really find it fun. It certainly got my heart rate up. The choreography is tricky but by the 3rd try I got the routine down pretty well. The intervals aren't real tough (not as tough as Cathe), but the workout overall is intense. The time flies because the choreography keeps changing. This is definitely a boredom buster and if you like a lot of choreography, this is a great choice. Kristin's cueing is awesome, but she has names for her moves, so it took a little longer to catch on to. I can't wait to do this video again! - posted by Cam on 9/21/2004

lives up to the first one!
I love Step this Way so much that I was actually nervous ordering Kristen's new one. I figured there would be no way she could match the superiority of the original! Luckily, I couldn't have been more wrong! This video is so fun-- it's one of those workouts that a girl can really get into. The moves and the arrangements are so cool! A truly great video that is challenging, unique and makes the time fly by. - posted by darlene on 7/3/2004

Great workout, great instructor
WOW! People really seem to have a love/hate relationship with this video. I'm one of the ones who loved it. I've only done it once (and previewed it once), and I got most of the steps the first time through. The intensity level is high, but about 6 intervals are mixed in with the regular step sequences so you get a good workout but you're never off the intensity chart. I also loved Kristin's first video, and find this very similar. Her cuing is EXCELLENT, she doesn't waste time with idle chitchat, she's a serious instructor, but that's a nice change from some of the "Sorority Barbie" fluffball instructors. The moves are creative and the workout flies by. Highly recommended. - posted by Diane on 4/19/2004

Step this Way 2
I thought this tape was horrible! I would never recommend this tape to anyone. The choreography was extremely hard to follow and the people in the video especially the guy in the back were not likeable at all. I didn't like Kristin either. I don't think anybody was smiling because they just wanted to get this ridiculous "workout" over with... - posted by Jill Lefavi on 3/21/2004

Like it
I really like this one. I have Kristin's first video and like this one as well. Kristin's cueing is great and the routine's are fun - posted by Tammy on 11/25/2003

This one stinks1
This video is the only one I've ever ordered that I would LOVE to be able to return. Kristin Kagen acts like she dislikes her audience and dislikes step aerobics, period. I would not recommend this tape to anyone looking for a motivating instructor and like one of the reviewers below, I felt motion sick from all the turning - that got old in the first five minutes. Kristin needs to smile - maybe then she can be a better, more motivating instructor. A thorough disappointment. - posted by MKM on 10/13/2003

The Original Was Better
I was a little disappointed with this video. I liked the the first Step This Way better. I didn't think the steps flowed as well as they did in her previous video. I liked it better the second and third time I did the work out, but I still think her first one was better. Her cuing didn't seem to be as well. - posted by Deborah on 8/11/2003

Excellent Workout!!
If you are looking for a high intensity, fun, energizing, advanced step workout look no further! Kristen is an excellent instructor and this is a great workout. Just be prepared for advanced choreography and quick moves-- you won't get bored with this one! - posted by Karen on 7/10/2003

The worst of my life
My first CIA video is still one of my favorites(with Seasun Zieger), but this one is very disappointing. K. Kagen's cuing is hard to follow, her attitude is hard to like. She is everything a real instructor is NOT. - posted by szilvia on 7/5/2003

View Next 4 reviews

To play these clips, your computer needs a Flash player (version 8 or later). You do not seem to have that player for your browser. The player is free. To download a player, go to the Adobe Flash Player Download Center, select "Flash Player" and choose the one for your computer.

PLEASE RATE THIS ITEM

Please rate this item (by clicking a star):

Your first name:

Headline:

Comments:

Your review will appear on this site within 2-3 days as long as it fits our guidelines. We do NOT post reviews that:

Use profanity, obscenities or are just plain mean-spirited.
Are single word critiques -- readers need to know why you liked or didn't like the workout.
Include non-Collage phone numbers, addresses, URLs, or pricing information.
Are written in all-caps -- it just seems like screaming.
Do not appear to be genuine, honest and helpful to others.
Are personal attacks on the instructor or on other video reviewers (i.e. posts that do not primarily discuss the content of this video).

Note: Please do the video a few times before you write a review so you're sure about your long-term opinion. And try to be specific about what you liked, or didn't. For example on a video, "Hard to follow" might mean you thought the video was poorly cued. Or it might just mean that it has complex choreography.

Also, it's helpful to give a little information about yourself (e.g. your fitness level, style preferences, age). It will help others better understand your comments.

Reading a Time Graph

Each workout shows a time graph of the workout sequence, from beginning to end. For example, this workout starts with a 10-minute warm-up and ends with a 10-minute stretch. In between, you'll do aerobics, then toning, then a cooldown.

Segments that include both aerobics & toning
Some workouts combine aerobics and toning. If the aerobics and toning are done at the same time, you'll see a "blended" graph. If the aerobics and toning are done in short, alternating intervals, you'll see an "interval" graph.

Narrow screen

When played on a widescreen TV, this program will show black bars on the left and right sides. On an older 4x3 ratio TV, it will fill the entire screen.

Level

Beginner: Just starting out, very overweight or haven't exercised in over six months.

Intermediate: Active in sports, dance or any regular exercise (2 to 3 times per week).

Advanced: Very active in sports or consistently work out four or more times per week.

Aerobics impact

Lower Impact: Both feet never leave the ground at the same time. This minimizes stress on your knees.

Higher Impact: Includes movements like jumps, hops and skips. Very high-impact is called plyometrics.

Mixed Impact: This alternates or combines the above styles.

Aerobics choreography

Basic: The easiest to follow. It ranges from simple walking-style marches to sports and athletic movements.

Complex: More intricate combinations and patterns. They're ideal for people who like to dance.

Moderate: More interesting than Basic, less dancy than Complex.

Step aerobics

Definition: Stepping up and down on a platform. The moves range from simple stepping to more choreographed exercises. Requires a step bench platform.

Benefits: Burns calories. Strengthens your heart. Increases stamina. The step helps boost cardio intensity.