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5 Step Fat Attack with Claire Richards from Steps [DVD]

5 star:		(52)
4 star:		(25)
3 star:		(17)
2 star:		(12)
1 star:		(8)

 

 

As a regular home exerciser, I buy at least one new fitness DVD every year. This time, it came down to a choice of three - Coleen Noleen, Jayne Torvill and this one.
I chose 5 Steps, expecting a good aerobic dance based workout and was not disappointed. The DVD is split into sections - warm up, aerobic fat burner, combat moves, toning and cool down and you're able to do either the whole lot or put together the parts that you want.
The music makes you want to dance, the moves are easy to follow (although the combat moves take a bit of practice!)and I felt that I got a really thorough workout. This one won't be hitting the charity shop any time soon! Highly recommended.

I own a lot of exercise dvd's and exercise to them 3/4 times a week so I am quite fit. I buy most of the new ones that come out, always looking for routines that work, but are FUN at the same time - that is crucial for me, as it means that I will be more motivated to do the work out time and again... and this one IS hard work but it's also a lot of FUN.

It's fast moving, and definitely gets your heart rate up, although you may have to work up to doing the whole thing if you are not very fit or new to exercise. I loved the music, it really made me want to move with it. Oh and there is no denying the men at the back are an added attraction too! hehe..

There isn't too much talking on the dvd, and personally I prefer that as if you use the dvd regularly, it can get really boring listening to the same chatter time after time. Claire is there doing the exercises with me, and that was enough for me.

This dvd is quite hard work, but I really loved it.

At much the same size as Claire when she started, in January I made a decision to turn my life around. The first time i did this it was faaar too difficult - it was really intense and I thought the instructions/queing was poor. So, I spent my first few months doing Natalie Cassidy.

Now 2 stone lighter, with my weight loss plateauing I decided to give it another go. With my improved fitness level I found this do-able. Dont get me wrong, it works you really hard but I can get through it. Ive found doing this every other day has got my weight loss going again at a good pace.

It is quite cheesy with the men stripping off more in each section, but I find myself laughing at all the "c'mon troops" and cheesiness - and the smile helps me get through it. I have to say, it looks as though the guys have just turned up on the day, they dont have a clue!

Although I dont doubt that doing this workout can help you lose weight, after watching the Claire Richards wedding documentary I dont believe this is how she lost her weight. she went through various trainers and many clips showed her doing exercises which are not in this. The trainer in the video only came in at the last stage and he didnt even choreograph the routine - so it wasnt jut doing this that made claire lose her weight.

Having said all that I love doing this workout.
The warmup is a bit of a workout in itself and gets you pumped up and motivated.
The first song in the aerobic section really gets you knackered! but the songs keep you going.
The combat section is simple enough once you get the hang of it.
The toning section is great - one song for arms, one for abs and one for bum.
two song cool down is really relaxing.

stick with this, do it with a smile on your face and you will get results!

UPDATE - now a further stone and a half lighter =)

After deciding it was going to be easier to work out at home rather than get to the gym I went on the hunt for a new dvd and this one does not disappoint.

A great exercise dvd that has you working up a sweat to cheesy Steps tunes which seem to make the time go alot faster! The routines are pretty easy to pick up after two or three sessions (parts of the combat routine were a bit tricky the first session). The instructor is great, very motivational and it also helps you have a bunch of fit guys working out too!

Claire does really well and is very much a participant than an instructor - she also provides lower impact options for anyone starting out or building up their fitness levels.

Probably one of the best exercise dvd's i've used. I'd definately recommend it for anyone wanting a fun and effective workout.

Since being at uni ive put on weight and decided to do something about it, having a heart condition I can not do jogging/running etc (and because its boring!) so a dvd was a perfect answer!

The instructions are not always clear and some of the moves are hard to pick up but instead I just carry on the previous move or do Claire's easier option. Same with the jumping moves, me jumping in my bedroom might scare the housemates so instead I carry on one of the stepping moves.

The songs are great and make you want to get up and follow the routines and the fitness instructor is encouraging which I find helps (not to mention the lovely military blokes behind - who get topless as you work your way through).

All the sessions are good and you can feel them working on our body as you do them, even the warm up and downs are useful for a lazy day.

All in all this is a great dvd if like me you are not the fitess person but would like to control it in a fun way

I'm not exactly a Steps fan, and every year go through the 'must buy a new keep fit DVD and stick to it' and never do, but i watched the brief clip on here and thought that it looks good, and if i can transform myself the way Claire did then this should be good......and it is, no joke, it is brilliant, 5 steps through the whole routine, or choose the sections you want and reduce the time spent excercising, if you have only 30 mins to spare, you can select a routine and do the warm up and warm down and it works. i use it 3-4 times aweek at the minute on just a 30 minute workout and already i can see and feel the difference. I would definately recommend it!!!!

This truly is an excellent workout DVD!
I was 15 st 12 when I started the DVD and after 3 weeks (mon-fri) plus the weight watchers plan I am now 15st 1.
I chose Claire's, although not a Steps fan, because I knew that the music would be great for workout purposes, unlike some of the mundane average music in other DVD's, and it really is! There is nothing like a good bit of cheesy music and jumping about to start your day!
The thing that I was most surprised about is the Coach. He is excellent! I find him really motivating and clear. Yes it will take you a little time to get the routines, but he makes you want to get there. Plus you can't beat the eye candy hoping about in the back!
For me this DVD gets me going, sets me challenges that I know a couple of stone lighter I will be able to and inspires me to achieve what Claire has - she looks great!

5 Step Fat Attack with Claire Richards from Steps [2008]
I am a regular user of fitness dvds, my most recommended is Natalie Cassidy's (apart from Claire Richards' now)
I have only done the dvd once but found it fun and hard work. I don't think it is aimed at beginners but anyone already fit will enjoy it and still find it hard work, and you really do feel how hard you have worked afterwards.
The dvd is longer than other fitness dvds i have done, but you do have the option of only doing 3 sections if you don't have time to complete the whole workout at once.
Claire rarely speaks throughout the dvd which I personally like (I sometimes found Natalie Cassidy a tad annoying) and i also liked that the background dancers were men (he he he)
The reason I didn't give this dvd 5 stars is because I sometimes felt they didn't explain the moves, although after a few times I did pick it up. A great varied dvd and I am actually looking forward to doing it again!

I bought a selection of fitness DVD's in my bid to fulfill my new years resolution and Claire's was the 1st to arrive. I was not disappointed. I loved the music and the dancey feel to a lot of the moves. It has a lot of variety which stops you getting bored (which I found with some of the others I bought). Yes, it is very active and yes, you do sweat a lot. But surely if you're not sweating, it's doing nothing for you. I am about the same size as Claire was before and I found it okay working at my own pace. Loved it! Now I feel that the other ones I bought don't match up to the pace though and I find them easier! Lol!

Ignore the other review, the fact that OFS isn't on the DVD isn't a valid reason whether or not to buy the DVD.

The DVD istself is full of great fun routines that are also hard and will get the blood pumping.
Theres an interview with Claire and a behind the scenes section too.
There is also a section where you can choose 3 of the 5 sections to do a workout too, so you can tailor it to your needs.