This workout to me is a party in a box, to seasoned Christi fans that might sound totally lame but I have a ball with this workout. Christi Taylor is known for her dancy, spinny and twirly choreography which is not for clutzes like me. She has quite a variety of step and hi-lo aerobics videos for those who crave complex moves, but this is her first video directed to those new to her work or beginner/intermediate steppers in general. There is a 20 minute step segment and 20 minute hi-lo segment. Both are a lot of fun, and somedays when I am only up to 20 minutes of cardio, I will pop this in my player and end up doing all of it because it's so much fun.
You begin with a warmup consisting of grapevines, step taps, heel digs and plenty of squats & calf lifts to warm up your legs. Then it's on to the step section, Christi teaches 4 combinations, one at a time and will run through them several times. This may not appeal to all as some may think it's repetitive, and maybe it is but it doesn't bother me. The moves in this segment are simple but not too basic, keeping things interesting. You will see basic steps, arabesques, rocking horses, lunges, scoops on and off the step, knee lifts, up-tap side, mambos or pivots, L-steps, V-steps, corner knees, repeaters, turn steps and turn shuffles. There are also simple assorted arm movements that go with each step.
If you feel like more the hi-lo segment is next which is as just as fun. Again there are four combinations which Christi will teach one at a time, then run through them all several times. The moves that are seen here are step touches, single & double hamstring curls, hip shakes, grapevines, scoops, mambos, side taps, walk up knee ups, pony snaps, double knees, more mambos, step taps, tap down/back, shuffle ball change, and heel taps again all with assorted arm movements for each.
After all that fun, it's time for the cooldown. Pretty simple, just some step touches, marches and grapevines along with some stretches.
I am really glad that Christi made this video, it is one of my favorite aerobic videos, Christi is a great instructor, she cues very well and is a great choreographer. Unfortunately most of her other videos are too complex for me but I have this one to enjoy and I do. Christi also selects great music, the music in this video is among the best that I have heard in any of my workout videos. She also includes a feature called MoveMaster, which goes over all the steps, some may find this handy.
Overall, I give this one 5 stars. Highly recommended for beginner/intermediates looking for a fun step/hi-lo workout. Christi Taylor: Mission Possible Step & Aerobic Workout
I really like this DVD.
It starts with a 8 minute warm-up on the floor. Next is a 20 minute step routine with not too difficult choreography. It's not easy and I did sweat after 3 or 4 minutes. After this is a Hi/Lo 20 session on the floor. Again, the choreography is not difficult, but you will sweat. The cuing is fantastic and the music is interesing (not crazy about the Shut-Up song, but that's at the end). You'll end with a fun on the floor cool down.
As always, I appreciate Christi's cueing, routines, and length of aerobic session. A+
Once again - another great Christi workout. This one was extremely easy to master. I went through the entire workout the first time and was pretty much able to follow all of Christi's instruction. The choreography is pretty simple, but the workout is as intense as you want it to be. For those of you who have been discouraged by her more complicated workouts - give this one a try. I think you will be happy with it.
Teedums wrote a great description of the whole workout, so I'm just going to say that this is so much fun(!), and that the Move Master helped me get the hang of all the steps at a slow pace so that I never felt lost once I moved on to the workout.
I have this and Jane Fonda's Complete Workout. I think Mission possible is the perfect next step up in intensity, while still keeping a few of the same steps and the great cueing. I'm so glad I bought this one.
(I watched a clip first on collagevideo.com before buying. Great way to see for yourself.)
I got this DVD for the step workout when I outgrew beginner workouts and wanted something a bit more challenging. It was perfect for that intermediate level, gets the heart rate up, a lot of fun, great music to sing along with, but not too twirly in choreography. I did the hi/lo floor workout for the first time recently and it was a LOT of fun (but I don't know why she calls it multi impact, there were no modifications, they were all doing the same impact). But I really liked it, in any case. The floor workout was easier to learn, but that's probably because I have much more experience with floor than step, but it was faced paced and my heart rate was really up the whole time, she just kept moving and moving, it was a blast!!
The workout was ok. This is the first Christi Taylor workout I have done so I am not used to her particular style. I would not recommend this dvd for beginners since they do not explain the moves during the workout, it gets a bit confusing. They do have a separate segment that explains each move, which is good but it would be helpful to have some more explanation during the workout.
Being over 50 and trying to lose weight is hard. I got this video as the next step after the beginners one of Debra Mazda and find that I have managed to keep up, although I am finding the it a little harder to concentrate on the arms as well but I guess once my fitness improves I will be right. I recommend this DVD to anyone who wants to start out it is fun and very easy to follow.
First, let me say that I'm 43 & can finish the workout... after having quit smoking just 5 mos ago (a 10+ year habit) & not working out AT ALL during my thirties. So, if I can do it, anyone can. Let me just say this: If you're looking for quick fix, this is not it, and don't invest in this DVD if you don't have the time to commit to learn & get good at the workouts.
That said, once I was finally convinced that someone had not actually set out to create a method of slow torture specifically designed to make my life miserable, I really got into the exercises. This DVD will make you WORK & you will feel it - but IT WON'T BE OVERWHELMING.
So, here's what I did.
I knew immediately that I wouldn't get any of the routines the first time around. So, I continued w/ my regular workout so that I was still on schedule. Then I sat through the entire Christi DVD once. After that, I actually walked the workouts - nothing strenuous, just a light walk-through to get used to the steps so that I could get used to the routine. I continued my regular workout for a couple more nights while doing the light walk-through's w/ Christi in between so that I could move between both workouts seamlessly. Again, it does take a little time to get all the moves - & trust me, it WILL take time to fully get the routines because they are both continuous 20-minute routines. But I found her cuing to be very good &, even better, she's FUN. I found myself smiling a lot throughout the routines. And it helps that she's got a little instructional section to explain some of the moves. - Fitness - Aerobics - Dvd - Step Aerobics'
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