From: wentzell@ace.acadiau.ca (LEEANN WENTZELL)
Subject: Re: Step Aerobics (Was Re: a question or two.)
Organization: Acadia University
Date: Tue, 12 Jan 1993 17:10:06 GMT

In article <63620133@hpcc01.corp.hp.com> zornow@hpcc01.corp.hp.com (Claudia Zornow) writes:
>From: zornow@hpcc01.corp.hp.com (Claudia Zornow)
>Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1993 17:42:22 GMT
>Subject: Re: Step Aerobics (Was Re: a question or two.)

>mazur@bluefin.camb.inmet.com (Beth Mazur) writes:

>> This month's Shape has a pretty comprehensive review of new videotapes,
>> broken down into strength training, step, aerobics, and stretching 
>> categories.  Considering the number of really bad grades they gave,
>> you may want to check it out before you buy an obscure video.

>By the time I found a bookstore that carried Shape, apparently
>the next issue had come out already; video reviews were nowhere
>to be found.  Beth, would it be possible for you to mention a
>few of their top-rated videos, at least in the step category?

>Thanks,
>Claudia

I just happen to have my Shape here (I was going to photocopy that very 
article for a friend) so I'll take the liberty of posting some titles. 

Muscle Conditioning: Cher Fitness: A new Attitude: A-
                     Karen Voight's Firm Arms and Abs: A-
                     Karen Voight's Lean Legs and Buns: A
                     Kathy Smith's Instant Workout: B+
                     Jodi Cohen's Abs Busters: B+
                     Weight Watchers Series: A-
                     Tony Little's Target Training: Hips...: B
                     Troy DeMond's TNT Workout: B+
                     Cindy Crawford/ Shape Your Body...: F+

Step Aerobics: Candice Copeland's Step Ahead: A-
               Indiana Pacemates: Nouveau Bench Aerobics: A-
               Introduction to Step Training: A-
               Jane Fonda's Step Aerobic...: A-
               Kathy Smith's Step Workout: A
               Len Kravitz's All-New Anybody's Step Workout: A-
               Power Stepping II with Lynne Brick: A-
               Rock the Step: A-

Aerobics: No "A" rated!
          Cindy Gilbert's Moves Fitness Workout: B
          Praise! Aerobics: B+
          Redbook Workout Series: Super Slim Down: B
          Stay Fit with Charles and Donna: B+
          Street Jam with Barry Joyce: B
          Sweatin' to the Oldies 4 with Richard Simmons: B
          Victoria's Technifunk II: The Dance Attack: B

Stretch/Relaxation: Yoga Journal's Yoga Practice Series: Flexibility...: A
                    Tri-Yoga Level I: B-
                    Yogarobics with Larry Lane: B+

This is only a sampling. Please e-mail if you want specific info on these or 
others. I'll keep the magazine at work for awhile. I personally prefer Cher'
s step aerobics (listed under muscle conditioning) because the routines are 
fun, although the warmup is too long and the cool-down too short. I also 
have jane Fonda's and kathy Smith's, which are also good. I hear that Kari 
Anderson's Benchworks is also good, but have never tried it myself.
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