Rating: - Step It Up With Cher....Keli Roberts Instructs...
There are 77 reviews here already for "Cherfitness: A New Attitude" and the average rating is 5 stars. That is about right, and I'd like to add my 5 star rating as well. But I would say this is not for those who are just getting into workouts, or have been out of it for a while. For those I would suggest Jane Fonda's startup program for very beginners or "The Fix - A Dance workout" for coming back after being away for a while, which has 3 programs, to help you burn calories and firm up. However, if you have been doing aerobics for a while and want to step up the intensity of your work out, you will love the step work out here. You will burn more calories then with regular floor aerobics, and the instructor is one of the best. Keli Roberts.

The Step Work out is the first of a 3-part class. Before the program begins, Cher will give a little pep-talk, and show a picture of three different levels you could do according to your level. For very beginning level step, you may not want to use a step at all. There is one girl in the class that does the entire routine without the steps. This will help in getting the moves down,and later you can add 6 inches to ten inches as you get stronger. Cher does an intermediate level at about 6 inches. You can always modify to your physical limitatins or even step up the intenseness of the workout by adding arms and then weights. Of course, you should probably check with your Doctor if you have any physical limitations. But the step is a very good low impact way to burn those calories baby. Of Course..you will need a step for this, and this is one of the only pieces of equipment that I will not improvise. it is important to have a properly made sturdy step that adjusts to different levels, and has a no slip top to it. The step workout is 38 minutes, which includes a dynamite warm-up,then moves you in all directions, and has some good abductions, then about 1/2 way through there is a heart rate check and a chart with your age group to make sure you are doing okay, and a nice cool down stretch at the end.

Next up a short but intense ab work out. it is only 10 minutes, but highly effective. Keli will continually remind you of proper positioning for best results and no injury. She works upper and lower abs, and sides as well. There is also a little work for your back, which is excellent for strengthening.You may want to use a Yoga mat for the ab workout. Not just for comfort, but you'll be on your tummy for the back-work, and a mat will keep carpet fibers and dust away from your face.

Last but not least a really tough leg workout. The hard stuff..Hips Buns and Thighs! Yeow...I could not get through it all at first. And Cher will remind you not to do more then you can. Build up to it. So Beginners, do what you can, intermediates, this should step up your workout. And Advanced...let's see those weights! This last workout is 32 minutes.

The entire tape runs around, 90 minutes, but that includes, Cher's pep talks, warm ups and cool downs.But most of the time you will be working. Also if you feel you need more of a cool down or stretch, just pause it and go for it. I am splitting this tape into two sessions. The entire length is too much for me and my hip replacement. I also like to get a little more ab workout and I have another great workout with Keli Roberts called Quick-Fix Pilates Abs, that has 3 10 minute sessions, do 1 or all 3.(see my review).

Cher has picked some music that is highly motivating and fun. You know when you warm up to "Born To Be Wild", your in for a good time. Cher cracks jokes, and yes in true form changes her outfit for each session.
This workout has been around a long time, maybe 15 years, but if it ain't broken....well you know!

Go for it. Remember to breathe, eat healthy, and enjoy....Laurie