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Cathe Friedrich's Basic Step & Body Fusion |
 LOVE THIS ONE!!! |
| I absolutely love this workout. The basic step is exactly that....basic. For me it was about a 30 minute warm up. But if you're not familiar with Cathe it's a good lesson in her style of step. I probably should have done this one first before I got her other DVD's. She goes through some of her more common steps which aren't always easy to follow if you're not used to it. For more intensity I simply adjusted the step to a higher position. The body fusion was a great intermediate workout! She goes through 3 step/cardio routines and 3 weight routines. The cardio is good and again I used a higher step. It definitely made me sweat. The weight routines are solid, feeling the work, without being too rough. It's a really good workout all by itself. Then she has "chapters"- 20 min of upper body uses weights and tubing. I like the different body positions for the upper body instead of just always standing. It wasn't easy and you can feel the muscle working. The 20 minute lower body was good too. Of course you have squats and lunges but you're also holding weights and then the hamstring/butt part when you're on your back on the floor using the step was good. She seems to know how to reach those hard spots! And finally a 10 minute ab workout with the stability ball. My abs are pretty strong BUT....she kind of starts out slow, then you feel the burn. I'm between an intermediate and advanced exerciser and this workout MADE ME SWEAT. I admit I was bored one day and did the WHOLE thing. It took almost 2 hours but it was worth it!! Awesome! Hey...you want your workouts to count right?!?! - posted by Peg on 2/4/2012 |
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| Will make you work up a sweat:)lol |
| I have never done a step video, and I haven't had a chance to do all of the video because it does take awhile to learn the steps, but over all Cathe does a good job at explaining the steps in away that you can understand and follow along. Be patient in learning the steps especially if this is your first step video because it will take some rewinding and repeating the video over and over again to learn them, but in the process you will work up a sweat. I really like the video so far:) - posted by Monica on 10/17/2011 |
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 Its perfect for my needs |
| When I want to mix up my routine, this fits the bill. Easy to follow along, transitions are smooth. Work out is just right level. The only part I am not too crazy about is all the turns in the one routine, but hey its only one routine and I can live with that! - posted by Jane on 9/24/2011 |
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| Great for Beginners |
| I love step but have a difficult time doing the mirror image of multi directional step combos on a DVD as opposed to being physically behind an instructor in a class. My time is limited for exercise and its usually very early in the morning so I don't want to think too hard figuring out what I am meant to be doing. This DVD really helps, the steps are basic so it is easy to follow and you can really get a good workout if you put your 100% in to it. Pro steppers who like the challenge of intricate dancey step work would find this too rudimentary and possibly boring. - posted by Diane on 8/23/2011 |
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| Excellent workout |
| I love step aerobics and have been doing it for years. I love this video. - posted by Wendy on 8/7/2011 |
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| Awesome Total Body Workout |
| Missing my step workouts, I decided to order Cathe's basic step & body fusion to add to my DVD workouts. I LOVE it!!!! I love how it's broken down into the various step combos, the upper & lower body sculpting & the stability ball ab workout. You can pick & choose the workouts, levels & time. I love a workout were I can "get it all in" on one DVD! Cathe's excellent cueing makes this workout easy to follow but is also very challenging. Especially if you do both basic step & body fusion not to mention the add ons. I taught step aerobics for years & I didn't realize how much I missed it. - posted by Karen on 7/7/2011 |
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| good starter workout |
| this is a great starter workout- I have gotten back into exercising over a year ago & started with this one- I still go back to it from time to time- basic step works when you are not feeling up to par & want to get some cardio in & body fusion is just a good workout no matter how advanced you might be- this is just one of my favorites & will never let this workout go- its a keeper. - posted by donna on 6/23/2011 |
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| Fun and Easy workout |
| Years ago, I used to go to the gym and take Step class 4-5 times a week until my favorite instructor stopped teaching and relocated. After having my second baby, I wanted to try Stepping at home since that's how I dropped weight with my first child. I chose this dvd bc it has the 30 minute, 55 minute, and extra optional workouts for targeted areas. This dvd was so easy to pick up and Cathe's rhythm and expertise reminded me of my old trainer. If you're new to stepping the basic step on this dvd is really simple, fun, and you will sweat!!! - posted by Chriss on 4/15/2011 |
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| Great Workout! |
| I really enjoy both of the workouts on this DVD. The first one is very basic and Cathe explains everything so well. It's a good workout, too!
The Body Fusion is an excellent 50 minute full-body workout. It's really good! When I have the time, I do this one regularly and really feel the muscles in my arms, back, thighs, and buttocks, plus I get a great aerobic workout. - posted by Lara on 3/24/2011 |
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| Another Great Cathe Video |
| As an aging Baby Boomer, I have to go easy on my knees, so most of my old Cathe videos are too high impact for me. This one is great! If you're just starting out or like me, wanting to take it a little easier, you'll like these exercise routines. She makes suggestions for easier or more challenging variations and you can always increase the weights. Plus you can choose the length of your workout by how many sections you do, including some great add-ons. Of all the videos I've tried, I believe Cathe's are the best -- they're challenging but easy to follow or modify, and she's always encouraging. - posted by Nan on 2/27/2011 |
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