This is a great way to burn calories and gain muscle tone. It's broken down into cardio and strength sections, so you never get tired of repetitions. It's over before you know it and is more fun than work.
January 5, 2007 |  | Keli Roberts Total Body Circuit Training |  |
This is my favorite video right now- I love running outside in the summer but I needed something other than the boring treadmill for the winter. Of the eight or so videos I now own, this is the best all around work-out. The time flies by and I finish feeling like I worked my entire body. It's broken up into segments so you step for a while, use the resistance band for a while, more step, more resistence, followed by the most intense step segment. My arms and thighs look much more toned. Keli is an excellent instructor because she knows what to say to keep you motivated and she doesn't have any fancy footwork- its all very easy to follow. I also enjoy her other step tape and I wish she had more videos!!
February 3, 2005| | | Keli Roberts: Fun and Challenging Fitness! | |
I tried this tape last night for the first time. It was awesome. The step segments were broken up with resistance training. I used bands that I had on hand. Otherwise, there are modifications for hand held weights. The tape was challenging and interesting without any joint compromise (such as my knees). The ab section uses the bench at an angle. My bench lacks this ability so I laid flat on the floor. This was still an exceptional ab workout just the same. The tape consists of Keli with a group behind her showing the modifications. They are professional and without any of the goofy hooting and hollering that are on some fitness tapes. In my opinion this is far more interesting than her Ultimate Step which I found very monotonous (after only one workout).
April 22, 2003| | | Awesome! Much Better Than Keli Roberts Ultimate Step! | |
If you like Keli Roberts Ultimate Step, you'll love this video. Even if you don't like Keli Roberts Ultimate Step, you'll love this one, because it is 10 times better! Like Reebok Circuit Challenge, this video offers a circuit training workout that combines step aerobics with resistance training in between. The Reebok Circuit Challenge is made up of short intervals: a minute of step, a minute of resistance, and so on. It's very fast-paced as a result. Keli Roberts Real Fitness--Circuit Training Workout has longer intervals. There are three sections of step that lasts from 6-10 minutes. The first and second segments are followed by resistance training for about the same amount of time. It's therefore not as fast-paced as the Reebok video but it is still very effective and doesn't drag. Keli's cueing is perfect and I was able to follow the workout almost without a stumble the first time I tried it. The step segments use the step in a vertical position which is a great change from most other step videos. The second segment of resistance offers some of the most effective exercises for the shoulders I've used! Keli uses a stretch band for these exercises. I have dumbbells and had no problems completing all the exercises. One of the background steppers was using hand-held weights, so the elastic band is not required. Following the workout, you get about ten minutes of abdominal crunches using the step in a slanted position. I find this ab workout more effective than the one used in Keli Roberts Ultimate Step. It also does not have the silly meditative final cool down at the end that Ultimate has. Keli Roberts Real Fitness is one of the best videos I've tried. I also recommend Cherfitness: A New Attitude. Keli is the instructor of this workout and, albeit it is very long at an hour and twenty minutes, it is a very thorough and enjoyable workout.
February 28, 2003Keli Roberts is one of my favorite instructors. And in this video, every muscle in your body is challenged to one degree or another, which to me is what's really important. Not to mention that it's so much fun! I like the way Keli is always making sure you're doing each and every move correctly. I will definitely be doing this one on a regular basis, right along with other videos that maybe put more emphasis on abs, for a complete and well-rounded workout. Good job, Keli!
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