First Time Doing Step Aerobics

clasparm · 03-05-04, 12:08 PM

Hello Everyone,
Well, I just bought a step and went checked out Jane Fonda's Step Aerobic and Abdominal Workout from the library. I have a lot of weight to loose. I have been walking and doing Tae Bo, but wanted a change. Also, I wanted something that kept me constantly in motion and really raised my heart rate that I can do at home,every morning.

For you veterans, I was wondering how often would you recommend doing the tape a week (I would like to work up to working out 60 minutes a day),what other tapes would be great to start my collection and what tapes are great for someone who's first goal is just to loose weight (and then eventually tone). This site is a great find, I am really looking forward to working out this week end and this site has given me a lot of encouragement

Thanks!

Clasparm

ziggy2306 · 03-05-04, 05:01 PM

While I cannot give you step recommendations, per se, I can tell you you've come to the right place and I am sure there will be loads of help for you. I think what would help us the most is if you tell us things like your fitness level, kinds of music and activities you like, and how long of a workout you can handle right now.

Do you only want Step suggestions, or would you like some other cardio suggestions too? Let us know and I'm sure we'll be able to suggest loads for you!

Oh ya - and welcome to VF!

Seabush · 03-05-04, 05:13 PM

I'm not a huge step fan. My collection is limited to the following workouts.

Reebok: The Video - Gin Miller
Charlene Prickett - Get the Fat Off Crosstrainer

*pet*art*girl* · 03-05-04, 05:23 PM

For First-time Step, try Kathy Smith's Step Workout and Donna Richardson Step and Awesome Abs.

*pet*art*girl* · 03-05-04, 05:25 PM

Clasparm, the forums will be down for maybe a week starting tonight so that WWWendy (The VF Caretaker) can upgrade the forum tools. Just letting you know - we'll be back!

And thank you Wendy!!

ARTYGIRL · 03-05-04, 05:50 PM

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Originally posted by clasparm
For you veterans, I was wondering how often would you recommend doing the tape a week (I would like to work up to working out 60 minutes a day),what other tapes would be great to start my collection and what tapes are great for someone who's first goal is just to loose weight (and then eventually tone).

Hi Clasparm!

Welcome to step! I've been doing it a long time and it's still my favorite form of cardio. The Jane Fonda tape you got from the library was my very first step tape, too. I actually did it every day for about 3 months. It definitely helped with weight loss.

The point isn't, of course, to have you do the same tape every day, but just to say for that particular one, you can do it every day without any worries. I would suggest giving yourself at least one rest day per week, though!

Other step workouts you might enjoy:

Step Reebok: The Video (Gin Miller)
Ultimate Step (Keli Roberts)
Best of Step TV (Gin Miller)
Cher Fitness: New Attitude (led by Keli Roberts)

Have fun!

Marie

doskymom · 03-05-04, 06:43 PM

If you like Jane Fonda's Step and Abs, then you will probably like her Step & Stretch workout, also. And I second the recommendations for Reebok Step - The Video and the Kathy Smith step tapes. I'm a big fan of stepping.

Conni · 03-22-04, 01:24 PM

I second all the suggestions above. All the tapes mentioned above are fantastic for the new stepper, I can only echo their choices!

Suzette · 03-23-04, 02:46 PM

Gilad has a good step tape. . lots of arm motions but I left them out as I was learning . .
Step Reebok - the Video (Gin's original tape)
Leslie Sansone has a basic step tape with walking
Reebok AeroStep - step and floor combos

Ctfitnut · 03-23-04, 03:45 PM

My recommendation and it is a non step recommendation is the Slim in 6 by Beachbody.com.

My step suggestions are for Keli Roberts in the Cher video, Kathy Koehler in her step workout (cannot remember the name), Victoria Johnson, Susan Powter, Gilad and Gin Miller step videos (but do not get Extreme Intensity!).

Once you have figured out if you like step, Cathe Friedrich is the best IMO for step and strength.

Sheila

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03-05-04, 12:08 PM
clasparm Join Date: Mar 2004	First Time Doing Step Aerobics Hello Everyone, Well, I just bought a step and went checked out Jane Fonda's Step Aerobic and Abdominal Workout from the library. I have a lot of weight to loose. I have been walking and doing Tae Bo, but wanted a change. Also, I wanted something that kept me constantly in motion and really raised my heart rate that I can do at home,every morning. For you veterans, I was wondering how often would you recommend doing the tape a week (I would like to work up to working out 60 minutes a day),what other tapes would be great to start my collection and what tapes are great for someone who's first goal is just to loose weight (and then eventually tone). This site is a great find, I am really looking forward to working out this week end and this site has given me a lot of encouragement Thanks! Clasparm

03-05-04, 05:01 PM
ziggy2306 VF Supporter Join Date: May 2002	Oh boy..are you ready for this? While I cannot give you step recommendations, per se, I can tell you you've come to the right place and I am sure there will be loads of help for you. I think what would help us the most is if you tell us things like your fitness level, kinds of music and activities you like, and how long of a workout you can handle right now. Do you only want Step suggestions, or would you like some other cardio suggestions too? Let us know and I'm sure we'll be able to suggest loads for you! Oh ya - and welcome to VF! __________________ **************************** Cori Starting over is never easy... That's Abner, my crazy Bassador (Bassett/Lab) in my avatar**

03-05-04, 05:13 PM
Seabush Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Maryland	I'm not a huge step fan. My collection is limited to the following workouts. Reebok: The Video - Gin Miller Charlene Prickett - Get the Fat Off Crosstrainer

03-05-04, 05:23 PM
petartgirl VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Earth	For First-time Step, try Kathy Smith's Step Workout and Donna Richardson Step and Awesome Abs. __________________ Kathy “Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion; you must first set yourself on fire.” - Reggie Leach “A big shot is a little shot that kept shooting” - Unknown "I caught myself cheating! Shame on me!" - Cathe

03-05-04, 05:25 PM
petartgirl VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Earth	Clasparm, the forums will be down for maybe a week starting tonight so that WWWendy (The VF Caretaker) can upgrade the forum tools. Just letting you know - we'll be back! And thank you Wendy!! __________________ Kathy “Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion; you must first set yourself on fire.” - Reggie Leach “A big shot is a little shot that kept shooting” - Unknown "I caught myself cheating! Shame on me!" - Cathe

03-05-04, 06:43 PM
doskymom Join Date: Oct 2002	If you like Jane Fonda's Step and Abs, then you will probably like her Step & Stretch workout, also. And I second the recommendations for Reebok Step - The Video and the Kathy Smith step tapes. I'm a big fan of stepping.

03-22-04, 01:24 PM
Conni Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: ohio	I second all the suggestions above. All the tapes mentioned above are fantastic for the new stepper, I can only echo their choices! __________________ Conni

03-23-04, 02:46 PM
Suzette VF Supporter Join Date: Apr 2002	Gilad has a good step tape. . lots of arm motions but I left them out as I was learning . . Step Reebok - the Video (Gin's original tape) Leslie Sansone has a basic step tape with walking Reebok AeroStep - step and floor combos

03-23-04, 03:45 PM
Ctfitnut VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Connecticut	My recommendation and it is a non step recommendation is the Slim in 6 by Beachbody.com. My step suggestions are for Keli Roberts in the Cher video, Kathy Koehler in her step workout (cannot remember the name), Victoria Johnson, Susan Powter, Gilad and Gin Miller step videos (but do not get Extreme Intensity!). Once you have figured out if you like step, Cathe Friedrich is the best IMO for step and strength. Sheila __________________ [SIZE=1]Sheila C. Ctfitnut