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Recommendations

If you've never tried step aerobics before, Step Reebok: the Video with Gin Miller or Kathy Smith's Step Workout are excellent choices. Both teach you the basics of stepping--Step Reebok features Gin Miller, inventor of step aerobics, with an MTV-style set. Kathy Smith's video consists of three segments, allowing you to grow into a longer step workout.

If you already know your way around a step bench, try the following:

Kari Anderson's Fitness Formula: Kari's excellent instruction and moves that take you all around and over the bench will be excellent preparation for more advanced and complex step videos. Part of the cast demonstrates harder variations so you can grow with the workout.

Real Fitness: Ultimate Step: Australian Keli Roberts serves up basic but interesting step routines. Her abdominal segment at the end is a particular favorite of VF readers, too.