Katina Hunter's Step Party

World Wind......

2011-06-27T21:06:00.003-04:00

My schedule has been super crazy. I have been throwing in workouts here and there. My work schedule is crazy, but I am committed to make a video happen. It may not happen until the very end of the year or possibly the beginning of next year, but I promise it will happen. Please have patience with me through this crazy time. But I will make it worth the wait. In the in between time I am working on choreo, running, and doing videos. I plan to do the Rock n Roll marathon in November here is Savannah. Will post my workouts and keep you posted on my progress.

Thanks

Katina Hunter

Out of Town

2011-06-07T21:21:00.003-04:00

I will be out of town x2 this week. My daughter has a softball tournament on Wednesday and Thursday in Augusta, Georgia and then we come back home for one day and we are off the Atlanta for another tournament. It is going to be very challenging to get my workouts in. However, on down time I plan to do a lot of walking around the park. I will check in next week when I will be home for a whole 4 days.

Katina Hunter

Cardio Core

2011-05-30T21:58:00.006-04:00

I have named my workout for Memorial Day Cardio Core. The devil was busy today and did not want me to do my workout, but I showed him. First, I was going to do Vertical Step Party 2 and my dvd player would not work. So then I decide I will get on the treadmill and I must have music to do that piece of equipment. Well, my headphones broke in the process. It was too hot to go outside, so I went in my room and got in the bed. I could have stayed there, but I said, "I will not be defeated!" I grab my remote and found on demand Exercise TV and did what I call a "Cardio Core" workout. If you want to get some good cardio and core work, put these 2 dvds together and you got it. I did the core workout of Jackie's dvd.

It's Hard

2011-05-25T21:53:00.005-04:00

OK... It's been hard this week to try to get this in, but I'm committed to getting in 4 workouts this week. Since it is so late in the week, I feeling a double up day coming on. I will wake up early in the morning and do the cardio portion of LIC by Cathe Friedrich and my Upper Body section to Fit Party. I figure if I say it, I have to do it. That's how I roll....

Katina Hunter

Is 4 Workouts Enough?

2011-05-24T10:19:00.003-04:00

Last week, I was able to get in 4 workouts with my busy schedule. So my test for the next couple of weeks is to find out whether 4 workouts will be enough to get in the best shape ever. I love cardio, but I know that you must have strength training in order to see the best results. So my challenge for this week is to incorporate more strength into my 4 workouts for the week. I will post my workouts daily and I'm also going to reveal my awesome culinary skills. (joke)

Katina

I'm Back for the Best Shape Ever Fitness Journey!

2011-05-17T13:57:00.003-04:00

I am back blogging. I have been super busy with "Life." My days mostly consists of work and driving the kids to their destinations in the afternoon. Exercise, if it happens, is usually late at night because I hate getting up early in the morning. So I plan to get the in "Best Shape Ever" with my busy schedule. Can this be done being a full-time worker, wife, and mother? Come along and see. I will post my challenges, dietary research, best exercises, and mental status along this journey. If I am able to reach my goals, I will plan to film my 10th video, "Kick Party" later this year. I want to be in the "Best Shape Ever" when I film this video. Join me on this journey......

Katina Hunter

Happy New Year!!

2010-12-30T18:48:00.001-05:00

I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year!!!

Katina Hunter

Sale on Selected DVDs!!!!

2010-10-21T21:14:00.002-04:00

Starting November 1 until..... 7.99 sale on selected dvds:

Interval Party

Interval Party 2

Circuit Party

Keep your workouts in check for the holiday season,

Katina Hunter

Kick Party DVD

2010-09-15T20:49:00.002-04:00

Unfortunately, Kick Party DVD has not been filmed. I'm currently having some difficulty with music and production. I will try to keep you updated on the status of this dvd.

Sorry for the delay,

Katina Hunter

Back from Vacation and getting my Music

2010-07-23T22:45:00.003-04:00

Back from vacation, Kelsea hit a home run, a triple, and some singles. I'm so proud of her. She has really developed into a great softball player. It was great to get away from everyday life and work. But I really had a hard time this week trying to get back into work and training. But I did ordered my music for the new dvd.... I pray and hope I like it in its entirety. Have five, good , simple, and effective combos. I'm hoping the music will help me with some more combos. Another busy weekend at the softball field, but it is on starting on Monday!!!!

Have a great weekend,

Katina Hunter

Will check in next week.

Out of Town

2010-07-08T22:24:00.002-04:00

Hi guys,

I will be out of town for a week on vacation with my family. We will be going to Panama City to the World Series playing 12U softball with my daughter Kelsea. I will answer all emails and orders on my return. I'll be back on July 18th.

Katina Hunter

Almost done with choreography!!!

2010-06-28T18:39:00.001-04:00

I'm still working on my choreography for Kick Party and believe it or not ..... I'm almost done. Right now I have 5 combos and power parties. I just need to come up with 1-2 more and I'll be done with the meat of the workout. I can't believe how all of the this comes to me. It's got to be GOD.

Katina

Working on my own!

2010-06-22T13:13:00.001-04:00

o.k, I popped in another kickboxing dvd and got pass the warm up and something told me to start working on my own workout. So I put in some kickboxing music and I came alive. When I get started, I never really know what to do or where to start. So I just let the music and my mind take me. I had a great hour workout. I have 2 combos and 4-5 power parties to incorporate in Kick Party. I will continue to work on Kick Party throughout this week. I also want to do a couple more kickbox workouts and I will post my thoughts and learning.

Holla,

Katina

Kimberly Spreen: Absolute Kickboxing Workout

2010-06-18T11:24:00.003-04:00

Had a stomach bug the last 48 hours. I am just now feeling up to par to exercise, so I decided to do Kimberly Spreen- Absolute Kickboxing Workout. I did not do the combat interval segments with the weighted bar, I only did the kickboxing segments.

Katina's 7 F's:

Format:

Warm Up

Combo 1 & 2: The first combos are kickboxing and the second is kickboxing but with a focus on the lower body

Combo 3 & 4: Follows the same format as combos 1 & 2

Combo 5 & 6: Combo 5 consists on kickboxing and combo 6 is kickboxing with a focus on the core.

Cool- Down: Focus on Balance

Functionality:

Cardio with strength moves for lower body and core.

Flow:

All moves flowed well together

Fun:

Kimberly once again is fierce and I love the music on this dvd.

Fat- Burning:

45 minutes I burned 280 calories.

Frugal Find:

8.99 @ www.jr.com

From: There are lots of ways to construct a kickboxing workout. How will I format my workout? The sky is the limit.

Out of town this weekend. Will be back on Sunday and will try to do another kickbox workout. See ya Sunday,

Katina Hunter

Oldie But Goodie

2010-06-15T20:20:00.002-04:00

Kathy Smith Kickboxing Workout filmed in 1999.

This was workout from yesterday. This was my first time doing this workout and I enjoyed it. I was surprised to see Keli Roberts featured in the video. She had short red hair. Anyhoo, here is my 7 F's breakdown.

Format:

Warm up

Several combos that incorporate punches and kicks.

Standing lowerbody kick segment (with a chair for balance)

Cool-Down/ Core segment

Functionality:

This workout worked the entire upper and lowerbody with a standing lower body sculpting and core workout.

Flow:

All of the moves flowed well together throughout the whole workout

Fun:

Kathy had pretty good energy and music was o.k.

Fat-burning: 250 calories in 45 minutes

Frugal Find: Hard to find this dvd in print. It must have almost sold out. But I did find it @ www.alibris.com for 7.93.

From: What I learned from this workout was to definitely include breakdown moves and variations to the combos when teaching it. They did this very effectively throughout the workout. But I also need to make sure not to compromise the intensity while doing so.

On to do my second workout for the week,

Katina

Kimberly Spreen Kickbox Bootcamp

2010-06-11T15:41:00.001-04:00

Today's workout was Kimberly Spreen's Kickbox Bootcamp. I have not done this workout in quite a while. And I was surprised to see that I needed my step. This workout format was a little different and here is the breakdown of my 7 F's:

Format:

Warm-up

Combo 1-- Simple step moves that vary in intensity (she calls them power ups)

Kickboxing Combo on the floor

Back to the Power Ups and Kickboxing combo

Strength segment (with the weights or body bar)

Combo 2-- Follows the same format as combo 1 but with different moves

Combo 3-- Focuses on strength that works your back and chest

Core Workout

Yoga inspired Stretch

Functionality: Cardio/Strength/and Flexibility throughout this workout. This was a total body workout.

Flow: All of the moves flowed well together.

Fun: Kimberly is a great motivator and I think she is made to be a kickboxing instructor. She just looks right when she does all of the moves. The music was o.k. I really enjoyed one of the songs on the video.

Fat Burning: 310 calories in 53 minutes.

Frugal Find: The cheapest I could find this video was at www.amazon.com for 11.34.

From: While doing this video, I thought and prayed that I look like a fierce kickboxing instructor like Kimberly while filming Kick Party.

Will check in next week with some more kickboxing vids. I'm running and going to a softball tournament this weekend.

Have a great weekend,

Katina Hunter

The King of Kickboxing...............

2010-06-10T00:05:00.003-04:00

My kickboxing workout for today featured the King of Kickboxing Mr. Billy Blanks in the Ultimate Bootcamp.

Katina's 7 F's:

Format:
Starts with a warm-up and then I believe that Billy has lots of moves/combos and just does them on the fly. So it was hard for me to determine his format. This workout ends with a sort of tai chi cool-down.

Functionality:
I would have to say about 1/2 cardiovascular and 1/2 strength with the Billy Bands. This workout was definitely a full body workout.

Flow:
Moves flowed very well. But I didn't get the roll on the floor between push-ups??

Fun:
I love Billy Blanks energy and motivation throughout the workout. The music was good.

Fat-Burning:
340 calories in 53 minutes.

Frugal Find: 3.50 @ http://www.glyde.com/

From: What I got from this workout to come up with a different type of cool-down for this kickboxing workout. I'm not sure what, but I am going to focus on putting together a different kind of cool down for Kick Party.

Stay Tune for my next workout,

Katina Hunter

Monday's Kickboxing Workouts

2010-06-08T00:04:00.005-04:00

PLUS

Short on time today due to work/home schedule. I needed a quick fix for today's workout so here is what I came up with Turbo Jam 20 minute workout and my 15 minute Kick Party workout from Fit Party. Burned 235 calories in 35 minutes--- pretty good combination. I will only review Turbo Jam because I think I might be a little bias on Fit Party.

Katina's 7 F's:

Format:

Warm-up

3 Combos (cardio with basic kickboxing moves and dance moves)

1 Turbo (interval)

Cool Down Stretch

Flow:

Moves flowed well-- one tricky move at the end. But I got it here and there.

Functionality:

Mainly cardiovascular with a lot of upper body kickboxing moves and some lower body moves.

Fun:

Chalene is very high energy and kept me motivated throughout the workout. Music was o.k.

Fat Burning:

Burned 125 calories in 20 minutes.

Frugal Find:
16.24 @ www.amazon.com for 5 dvd set

From:

After doing this workout, I may consider adding premixes on Kick Party DVD to include a 20-25 minute workout if you run short on time like I did today.

Going night- night.

Katina Hunter

Jeanette Jenkins Hollywood Trainer-- Kickboxing Bootcamp

2010-06-05T12:28:00.004-04:00

My kickbox workout from yesterday: The Hollywood Trainer Kickboxing Bootcamp with Jeanette Jenkins. Katina's 7 F's

Format:

Warm Up

Kickboxing combos with compound sculpting moves intersperse throughout the workout.

Cool-Down with short ab workout

Functionality:

Cardio workout with total body sculpting

Flow:

All combos and moves flowed very well throughout this workout.

Fun:

Jeanette had high energy throughout and music was good with a good tempo and loud enough for me to really get into the workout.

Fat-burning:

280 calories in 45 minutes

Frugal Find: I believe that Jeanette is the only supplier for this workout. She sells it at her website http://www.thehollywoodtrainer.com/ for 12.95.

From:

My thoughts after this workout was I have to find really good music to make this workout great. I need the right tempo and beat throughout the workout. Wish me good luck,

Katina

Day 3- Jeanette Jenkins Super Charged Kickbox Party

2010-06-03T12:30:00.003-04:00

Jeanette Jenkins Super Charged Kickbox Party

Format

Warm-up

Combos 1-5

Cool Down

Each combo consist of 1/2 kickbox moves and 1/2 dance moves.

Functionality

Mainly a cardio routine with a few variations of squats for lower body sculpting. Includes basic kickbox moves along with dances moves.

Flow

Considering that there is a mix of dance moves and kickbox moves most of the combos flowed. However, there was one combo that I felt very uncoordinated.

Fun

Jeanette had great energy throughout this workout. There were times that I laughed at some of the things that she said while doing the workout. She did not hold anything back at all and I like that. Music was pretty good but not loud enough.

Fat Burning

200 calories in 42 minutes

Frugal Find

$7.61 with free shipping @ http://www.deepdiscount.com/

From

What I learned from this workout is not to hold back because you are on camera. Be yourself and have fun!!!

Got to get ready for work,

Katina Hunter

Day 2- Another 10 minute solution video

2010-06-02T23:35:00.004-04:00

Jessica Smith Knockout Body! This was my kickbox workout for today. It almost didn't happen. My bed was calling me along with Kamden's leftover birthday cake. Well I gave in to the birthday cake, but not the bed. After eating one slice, I decided that I would have to a least burn it off. Here is Katina's 7 F's:

Format
5 Ten Minute Segments

1. Knockout Body Blast
2. Fat Attack
3. Fierce & Fabulous Abs
4. Ultimate Upper Body
5. Kickbox Cross Train

Functionality--Basic kickbox moves incorporated throughout the workout. Sculpting moves to include upper and lower body and the abdominals creating a total body workout.

Flow-- One or two of the combos made me feel a little uncoordinated but for the most part flowed well.

Fun-- Instructor Jessica Smith is somewhat serious and seems all about getting the job done. Music was o.k.

Fat Burning-- Clock in 300 calories in 53 minutes (wonder was that enough to cancel out the cake?)

Frugal Find-- Cheapest I could find was @ http://www.walmart.com/ for 18.32. I guess this dvd costs more because of the weighted gloves that comes along with the dvd.

From: What I got from this workout was to definitely include some kickbox inspired plyometric moves to keep the heartrate pumping.

I glad I done it and now off to the shower and answering the call to my bed.....

Goodnight friends,

Katina Hunter

The Beginning

2010-06-01T23:13:00.004-04:00

Keli Robert's 10 Minute Solution Kickbox Bootcamp

Today was the beginning of my training/research for my upcoming Kick Party DVD and my quest to run a half marathon in October. So since Keli was the one to start me on my journey in exercise dvds, I decided I would start with her 10 minute solution kickbox bootcamp dvd for my a.m. workout.

Katina's 7 F's:

Format (program design)
5-10 minute segments
1. Basic training
2. Ultimate Buns & Thighs
3. Arm & Shoulders Sculptor
4. Fat Burning Blast
5. Washboard Abs

Functionality (does the segments work as a whole?)
Includes all basic kickbox moves, includes sculpting moves for lower/upper body/and abs giving the user a full body workout.

Flow (how well the moves flow)
All of the moves flow well together. Didn't feel uncoordinated at any point of the workout.

Fun (overall vibe of the workout)
Keli very motivating throughout the workout. Music o.k.

Fat-burning (calories burn)
250 calories in 54 minutes

Frugal Find: You can purchase this dvd @ http://www.amazon.com/ for $5.49.

From
What I got From the workout to help in my quest to deliver an awesome kickbox dvd:
1. Try to include special emphasis throughout the workout to work all body parts.
2. Try to maintain a moderate to high level of intensity throughout the workout.
3. Like the concept of double time moves (I felt very empowered during this part of the workout-- I could take on the world.)

P.M. Workout- Walk/Ran on the treadmill and watched Jillian's new show. (250cal.)

Happy 9th Birthday to my son Kamden!!! So glad I didn't eat any of his cake.

Good night,

Katina Hunter

Dear Katina, Vertical Step Party 2 Reviews

2010-05-25T09:50:00.004-04:00

Review #1 VSP 2

Dear Katina,

I want to say I am really enjoying VSP 2. I love the longer length and I like that the choreography is simple enough for me to not have to preview it everytime I do it, if I haven't done it for a while, yet interesting enough for me to want to do it. Also, I get to face the t.v. The music is great, too, & it is loud enough for me-- as usual with your dvds! I have a lot of exercise dvds that play on my dvd player with low music, that I can hardly hear. Also, I thought Riley did an excellent job doing the workout. I am so glad you included her. I know it's kind of soon after you finished this workout, but I wanted to request a full length kickboxing workout from you. I really like the Fit Party Kick Party workout, & I think a full length version would be great-- maybe you could include some power parties & perhaps an abs section at the end. Of course, I would love more hi/lo & strength training too. In any case, keep those workouts coming, and thanks for all your efforts!

Jennifer

Response #1

Dear Jennifer,

You have your wish, Jennifer. I will be filming "Kick Party"-- a full length version in August 2010. I am working on the format now. All I know it that it will be an interval type of kickboxing workout. Currently, I am doing every kickboxing workout known to man right now to see what is missing in the industry. As a fitness instructor, I plan to review these kickboxing workouts on my blog this summer and plan my workout based upon my experencies. My goal with every workout is Simple Sweaty Fun. Thanks , Jennifer!

Review #2 VSP 2

Dear Katina,

Nice solid steady state step workout. Honest 60 minutes of workout time. Had a few tricky moves that I nailed it second time around. Nicely constructed. Had a wee smile at the 'wee lassie' (girl). Brave move including her good on you for rewarding her for her commitment.

Sylvia

Response #2

Dear Sylvia,

Riley was awesome! I had to include her in the workout. I hope that she will take this experience with her and help others lead a healthy lifestyle.

Review #3 VSP 2

Dear Katina,

Just got this today and had to do at least a part of it. I was short on time so I only did the warm up, first 3 combos and the cool down. What a blast! I had a crappy day at work and your infectious good attitude had me smiling within minutes. Thanks so much for a great workout. I can't wait to try the rest.

Hugs,
Joanne

Response #3

Dear Joanne,

Thanks so much for the complement. You never really realize the impact that you can have on a person. This is truly what my this is about. You have made my day!

Katina

Review #4 VSP2

Dear Katina,

I just had to send you this comment about your new dvd Vertical Step Party 2... I LOVE IT!!! Best one yet of all your dvds... I just love that you have different body styles and ages on your dvd!! Easy to follow but yet challenging!!!!! Great Job Katina!!!!

Veronica

Response #4

Dear Veronica,

Thanks so much! I believe in variety and I want to relate to everyone. Again, my motto is Simple Sweaty Fun!!

Katina Hunter
http://www.steppparty.com/

I'm BACK!!!

2010-05-16T21:21:00.002-04:00

I'm back. Took some well deserve time off! Super busy with the kids, work, school, baseball/softball, and the list goes on and on. I have finally decided that my life has been overbooked and some of the above activities would have to be deleted. I love exercise, fitness, and stepparty (my baby), so I could not delete that but I could take some time away from it. So what could I delete????? 1. School -- taking a class in health technology and 2. work--working one less day a week. So life is less complicated and more time to work on my baby.

Current Plans for Step Party:

1. This week I plan to post some of the reviews I received on Vertical Step Party 2. .

2. Will have a new Website by the end of the summer.

3. Change some things on my Blog.

4. Will research, train, and plan for next workout.

5. Brainstorming on something a little different for Step Party. ( I don't have a clue of what this my be but we will see what pops up in my crazy mind........

So I'm back!!!!

Katina Hunter

Vertical Step Party 2 Shipping!!!

2010-03-23T17:01:00.002-04:00

Finally shipping out VSP2 tomorrow-- March 24, 2010. Everyone should receive their dvd by the weekend. Enjoy and have a great workout! Look forward to your reviews!

Katina Hunter

VSP 2 Almost in my hands!!!

2010-03-19T11:52:00.003-04:00

Just received notification that Vertical Step Party 2 is being shipped from the replicator today 3/19/10. The replicator is located in New York so I should have them in my hands by Tuesday March 23, 2010. So everyone should receive their dvds by the end of next week. Again, I will send out email notifications when your order is shipped.

Thanks for your patience,

Katina Hunter

VSP 2 Clips Up!

2010-03-15T17:48:00.001-04:00

Vertical Step Party 2 clips are up on the home page and under video clips. The presale has ended and I hope to ship out VSP 2 at the end of this week.

Katina Hunter

One week delay in shipping VSP2

2010-03-11T12:53:00.002-05:00

VSP2 will be shipping the end of next week. Sorry for the delay but you will have it in your dvd player soon. The presale will end within a couple of days and clips should be up soon. Thanks for your patience,

Katina Hunter

Vertical Step Party 2 Off to Replicator

2010-02-28T15:16:00.004-05:00

VSP2 Disk art work

VSP2 is 60 minutes and off to the replicator. I expect to be shipping them out the week of March 7- 14. Everyone that ordered will receive an email shipping notification. I will also extend the presale until the end of this week due to a few people having problems ordering from the website. My website guy and I have been working hard to correct the problem. I apologize for the inconvenience. I will also try to have the clips up sometime this week. Thanks again,

Katina Hunter

VSP 2 Cover

2010-02-15T23:42:00.004-05:00

Here is VSP 2 Full and Front Cover-- Please be my proofreader and let me know if there is any mistakes and email me @ tina@stepparty.com .

Working hard on editing... Should be done by next week and off to the duplicators. Presale will end February 26, 2010.

Katina Hunter

http://www.stepparty.com/

Vertical Step Party 2 Update

2010-02-07T14:13:00.002-05:00

I will have VSP 2 rough copy this week. I will also have the rough copy of the cover. I will try to have all reviewed by the end of the week and have finals the week after. So I anticipate shipping will occur late February. I will also try to post the cover and some clips on the blog in a week or two.

Stay tuned....... it's coming VSP2!

Katina Hunter

Vertical Step Party 2 Presale is Here!!

2010-01-24T23:19:00.001-05:00

Hello Everyone,

Vertical Step Party 2 is here. The presale price is 9.99 with 5.00 flat fee for shipping and handling. If you are ready to party, order today @ www.stepparty.com

Katina Hunter

My Little Surprise Revealed

2010-01-17T16:35:00.003-05:00

Me and Cassandra (modifier)

Me, Cassandra, and Lisa in the back

Sondra and Riley (My little surprise)

Found my camera in the middle console of our truck. So here are some personal pics from Vertical Step Party 2. And in those pics you will see my little surprise--- Riley Lytle. She is one of our newest member of the "Step Party" girls. Riley is Lisa's daughter. Lisa has been in all of my videos except Fit Party (I am solo in Fit Party). Riley was coming to all of our practices with Lisa and doing the workout. She was awesome in picking up the choreography. So Lisa told me at one practice that Riley said she did not want to go to her school's carnival because she did not want to miss practice. So I had to put her in the video. Riley is 11 years old and in the 5th grade.

Step Party also welcome Cassandra Andrews, my long time friend, as one of the new "Step Party" girls. Cassandra will be the modifier in the video.

Lisa and Sondra returned to party with me some more. I had such a great crew and they worked so hard. Shots out to the "Step Party" girls.

Katina Hunter

VSP 2 Vid coming soon--still in editing phase.

Steppers Get Ready...............

2010-01-10T19:59:00.003-05:00

Vertical Step Party 2 is coming soon! Just looked at the footage from our filming last month and it's looking good! We filmed right before X-mas and I didn't want to start working on it until the New Year. So I'm working on it now with a million other things. It has been so crazy since 2010 has started. I want to post some pics of me and the crew, but I can not find my camera. That is how crazy it has been. VSP 2 is around 50-55 minutes long. It has 6 combos with 6 power parties and we end it with all of the combos put together in the VSP2 Power Party. The combos are intermediate/advance and rocking. The music is rocking too. I decided not to put the abs at the end of the video because not really feeling the routine, so I strapped it. But don't worry the stepping will take you to Step Heaven. Off the find the camera, pics coming soon.............

Katina Hunter

Merry Christmas!!!!

2009-12-20T21:31:00.003-05:00

Sorry about my blah..... Blog the past couple of weeks. I have been a busy little bee these last couple of weeks with work, practice, x-mas shopping, and all of the other daily things we have to do. But I will definitely make this blah blog a booming blog at the beginning of the year. Have some great things that I've been working on behind the scenes that I will release at the beginning of the year. So until then, I would love to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!!

See ya in 2010!

Katina Hunter

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

2009-11-22T18:11:00.002-05:00

I'm grateful for lots of things......... I'm grateful that we have learned all of the choreography for VSP 2 (Step plus abs). Now the crew and I are fine tuning everything. I also have a "little" surprise in VSP 2, but I will reveal it when we do the shoot. So right now we are just practicing, practicing, and practicing. The good news is that all of this is schedule around the holidays so we must keep ourselves in check with our holiday indulgences. I encourage everyone else to do the same. The best thing to do is to decide what you want to splurge on and what you are willing to give up to get it. I'm eating sweet potato pie but not cake! No cake for me--- be it red velvet or Italian cream cheese ( my favorites)--- I will not eat you this Thanksgiving, holla at you on X-mas.

Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy your family, food, and don't forget fitness!

Katina Hunter

Last to Go x2 --- ABS!

2009-11-08T20:18:00.003-05:00

I'm finish with all of the step choreography for VSP 2. Only thing left is my 10 minute ab workout. I put x2 because my abs are my problem area. Whenever I lose weight, my abs are the last to go. But ironically, when I gain weight they are the first to come. I think first to come should be first to go. Fat abs you have had enough time at the party. It is time to go!
Well, I decided to do some research on how to get rid of the spare tire. Here is what they had to say:

3 Steps:

1. 90% of getting rid of the spare-- Diet. Low % body fat can reveal the six pack. High protein, low carb/ low fat. No refined carbs--- cakes, cookies, etc..... (Ugh....My favorite-- I think this is my problem)

2. 9% of getting rid of the spare--- Cardio/Resistance Training.
Cardio-- Interval training is the best. If you need quick results like me-- double up cardio workouts for 30 days is another good way to lose the spare.
Resistance training-- weights, bands, etc... on alt. days

3. 1% -- Training the abs-- Crunches. Don't kill yourself doing 100 or more crunches and expect a six pack. Not going to happen if you don't have the diet, cardio, and resistance training.

So I'm off now to develop 1% of six pack routine. Already have 9% of cardio intervals. The rest is up to THE DIET................. Wish me good Luck!

Katina Hunter

VSP 2 Coming Along

2009-10-27T16:03:00.002-04:00

Quick check-in on our progress:

We had an awesome practice this weekend. We have all on the combos and power parties down! I'm still working on the warm-up and abs. I really want a good fun warmup. I just feel like to warm up sets the tone for the whole workout. So it's taking me sometime to come up with this portion of the workout. But my goal is to have it done by our practice on Friday. Holla!

Katina

Cold No! Hot Yes!!!

2009-10-18T22:48:00.003-04:00

Training went great this week! Yes! The girls and I have done all of the combos and the power parties. We were sweating like hogs. Necey's butt was wet and I was drenched from head to toe. When I left the gym, I was wet and so cold! I hate cold weather! It was 45 degrees this weekend in Georgia. That is weird and unusual. It usually does not get that cold here until January. But on the flip side of that Vertical Step Party 2 is HOT! You will be sweating up a storm. My plan this week is to work on the warm up , cool down, and abs. And we will have the whole workout done. So stay tuned, I will let you know how my week goes. Everyone have a great week.

Katina Hunter

Vertical Step Party 2

2009-10-11T19:45:00.002-04:00

This week we have all of the combos done. Everyone enjoys the intensity, flow, and movement of the combos. We use every inch of the vertical step. We will be working on the intervals/ power parties/ blasts (whatever you want to call it) this week. I'm really going to wear the girls out this week. I really need to take my training to another level. My training sucked this week. I had a sick child (flu) and that put a monkey wrench in my fitness plan. But all is better now. I pray nobody is sick this week so I can truly get the PARTY started!

Katina

We Have Got a Winner!

2009-10-04T21:22:00.004-04:00

Here is the crew for the new dvd-- we had our first official practice this Saturday. My fours girls from left to right-- Tamra, Sondra, Lisa, Me, and Cassandra. My son with the soccer ball will not be in the video, he just wanted to be in the pic. All went well at practice and everyone enjoyed the choreography. But one block out of six took them for a loop-- so back to the drawing board on that one. This week I will be working on that one combo and coming up with 6 power parties. I'm also planning on taking my training to a new level-- double up day to blast off some of this fat before we film. So stay tuned for our progress. So what is the new dvd-- we have steps so you guess it ...... Vertical Step Party 2

50 minutes vertical step with Power Parties

10 minutes core/abs

Winner guessing the new dvd:

Paula Southall , KY (Congrats!)

Katina Hunter

Hint #3 "September Surprise"

2009-09-26T09:22:00.002-04:00

Guess my next project and win a free dvd of your choice.
Hint #1
It does not have a sequel.

Hint #2
Funky ham.

Hint #3
Basketball players love this position.

Email me @ tina@stepparty.com if you know the answer and win a free dvd of your choice.

Will reveal the answer next week.

Katina Hunter

Hint #2

2009-09-20T20:28:00.003-04:00

Guess my next project and win a free dvd of your choice.

Hint #1
It does not have a sequel.

Hint #2
Funky ham.

Next week I will post the last hint. Email me @ tina@stepparty.com if you know the answer.

Katina Hunter

Fit Party Reviews/September Surprise-- Free DVD

2009-09-13T09:47:00.005-04:00

Would like to thank everyone for the positive feedback from Fit Party DVD. Here is what some of them had to say:

Fit Party Review #1

I wanted to let you know I really enjoy Fit Party. I loved that you included a separate 5 minunte warmup--I have begun to use this as a warmup for my 5 mile walks, & it helps me get "in the groove" a lot quicker. I loved the step workout, I wished it had gone on--I was amazed at how much you packed into 15 minutes-3 combos & you put them together at the end! I also liked the kickbox workout, I could really feel it in my core, & I don't usually feel that with other kickboxing workouts. I have also done the core/abs & part of the yoga/stretch--I like that both of those can be shortened, I get a good abs workout/stretch by just doing the first half of the workout. I did arms once, & I like the variety of weights, etc. I still have to try lower body & do all of the yoga, I really want to do those soon, they look like fun. All in all, another winner workout dvd! Congratulations & thank you! I will look forward to any future workouts you do (I have one suggestion, I know you like to do something different each time you film, I thought maybe an hour long kickboxing workout with some intense intervals. But, of course, I wish for more step, toning, & hi/lo also!)

Jennifer, VA

Review #2

Arrived Fri 14th.Aug. Nice tape, harder than it looked. Like core and yoga sections. Yoga effective as you do two sets of stretches for the most of the routine which allows the muscles to lenghten. Done yoga for over 20yrs. Step effective, short and sweet done at 8ins. kickbox nice low impact section. Weights easy to up cardio benefit by adding simple compound exercises. What took the biscuit (gave me a smile) was "I pray durning the PLANKS!" You need to as Core is effective. On this section GOD =GO out and Do it otherwise "Grit yer (your) teeth" and endure the discomfort. Count equal on both sides. Like this one alot.

Sylvia, UK

Review #3

I just had to write to tell you I did the Kick Party, Upper Body Party, CoreParty, and Yoga Party yesterday and absolutely loved each section! Love theformat of being able to either add on to another workout, or string thesections altogether. Each segment is a perfect length and sufficientlytough. :) Today I'll do Step Party and Lower Body Party and I'm sure I'lllove them just as much. :)Thanks for such a quality workout and keep up the good work!

Terry, MO

September Surprise

The next three weeks I will be dropping 3 hints on Step Party's "September Surprise" (My new project/dvd) If you can guess what it is you will receive a free dvd of your choice. Just email me tina@stepparty.com if you know what it is. But you will only have one chance to guess.

Hint #1

It does not have a sequel.

Katina Hunter

Last Week-- #8 Optimum Health

2009-09-06T09:40:00.002-04:00

Hello everyone,

This is the last week to Optimum Health. I hope this program was helpful by helping you make changes to become a healthier individual. I was able to adopt some of the changes myself. I did not do everything every week, but I'd say that I was about 75% adherent to the program. I have decided after this week, I'm planning to start over to Week 1 and try to get to 100%.

Week 8:

Projects:

Review the changes you have made in your lifestyle so far and think about how many of them you wish to make permanent. Develop a realistic plan that you can stick to over the next eight weeks.

Diet:
Think about how you can continue the dietary changes of this program in the next couple of weeks.

Exercise:
Reach your goal of 45 minutes walk 5x week

Mental/Spiritual:
Continue Meditation daily.
Express forgiveness to someone who has hurt you or made you angry.
Reward yourself with beautiful flowers for completing this program. Why not also buy flowers for someone else?

That's all! Congrats on making it to the end of the 8 weeks program. Please continue on moving in the direction of optimum health.

Katina Hunter

Week 7 Optimum Health

2009-08-30T23:45:00.003-04:00

Hello everyone,

Week 7

Diet-- Continue eating as before: two meals of fish, two meals of soy protein, generous servings of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, ginger, and garlic,, and cook greens.

Exercise-- Walk 40 minutes 5x week

Mental/Spiritual---

Make time for flowers, music, and art
Continue daily meditation
Reach out to resume connection with someone from whom you are estranged.

That's all--- Enjoy your week,

Katina Hunter

Week 6 -- Optimum Health

2009-08-23T09:16:00.002-04:00

Here is week 6 to Optimum Health:

Diet:
1. Fish twice this week and soy foods twice this week.
2. Broccoli twice this week.
3. Add some cook greens to your diet this week. Example-- collards, kale, chard, beet or mustard greens. (I will eat some collards today at my mother-in laws)

Exercise:
Walk 35 minutes 5x this week.

Mental/Spiritual:
Continue 5 minute daily meditation, 1 minute midday meditation.

Optional: Visit an art museum or try to view some work of art, sculpture, or architecture that you find beautiful or inspiring.

Have a Great Week,

Katina Hunter
www.stepparty.com

Week 5- Optimum Health

2009-08-16T15:39:00.003-04:00

Hello Everyone,

It's wonderful to be in good health and doing things that are great for your body. So come along with me on Week 5 to optimum health.

Diet

Try some ginger this week-- fresh in a dish ,or as a tea , or crystallized ginger.

Benefits-- Ginger improves digestion of protein, strengthens mucosal lining of the upper GI tract, and has a wide range of actions against intestinal parasites. Ginger helps in healing and immunity. Ginger also tones the circulatory system and has anti-cancer effects.

Ginger Tea

1/2 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon honey, or to taste

Put ginger into a cup of boiling water, cover, and let it steep for 10-15 minutes.
Strain, add honey to taste-- serve hot or cold.

2. Exercise

Walk 30 minutes 5 x this week

3. Mental/Spiritual

Continue daily 5 minute meditation-- 1 minute midday meditation.

Listen to a piece of music that you find inspirational and uplifting.

Fresh flowers in your house.

That's all!

Katina Hunter
http://www.stepparty.com/

Week 4 Optimum Health

2009-08-09T20:49:00.004-04:00

Hello Everyone,

Week 4 is easy breezy--- This gives you an opportunity to catch up if you miss some of the things from the previous week.

Diet
1. Eat some garlic this week-- any form that appeals to you.
2. Replace at least two meals of animal protein with soy protein.

Garlic is a superior tonic for the cardiovascular system-- it lowers blood pressure, cholesterol, and fats in the blood. Garlic is a powerful antibiotic and anticancer agent.

Exercise
1. Increase your aerobic walk to twenty-five minutes 5 days this week.

Mental/Spiritual

1. Continue daily meditation 5 minutes a day with 1 minute midday meditation.
2. Give a moment of gratitude for food before meals.

That's all!

Have a Great Week!

If you order Fit Party--- You should receive it this week , so do it!

Katina Hunter

Fit Party has shipped

2009-08-08T16:41:00.003-04:00

Fit Party has shipped! Check your mailboxes and I would love to hear your feedback regarding the workout and the format. Just send me an email @ tina@stepparty.com. This information will help me with future productions from Step Party.

Thanks for all your support and Enjoy!

Katina Hunter

Fit Party Shipping

2009-08-05T08:37:00.002-04:00

I should have Fit Party off to ship this weekend or beginning of next week-- August 7-11. YEAH!! It is finally here-- get ready to work your butt off!

Katina Hunter

3 Weeks Optimum Health

2009-08-02T21:06:00.002-04:00

I must confess-- I feel short last week. I did not take my new supplement-- Beta carotene-- short on my walking (raining), but I'm motivated to do all things this week. So come join me on week 3 to optimum health.

Diet
1. Eat fish at least twice this week.
2. Eat an extra serving of organic fruits and vegetables with at least one meal this week.
3. Replace at least one serving of meat with soy food of your choice.

Supplements
1. Vitamin E 400-800 IU with your largest meal of the day
2. Selenium 200-300 mcg

Exercise
1. Increase your daily walk to 20 minutes
2. Do some yoga/stretching once or twice this week

Mental/Spiritual
1. Meditate 5 minutes per day and 1 minute midday
2. Begin reading a inspirational book. ex. spirituality, self-help, poetry, biography, or any other category
3. Make a list of friends whose company make you feel more alive, happier, and more optimistic and spend some more time with them.

That's all...

Have a Great Week,

Katina Hunter

Fit Party Update:

Hoping to get them this week.

Week 2- Optimum Health

2009-07-26T10:17:00.002-04:00

It is o.k. if you didn't do everything from Week 1 just come along with us to Week 2.

Week 2 to Optimum Health

Exercise-- Daily walk 15 minutes

Diet-- Fish once this week
Broccoli twice this week
Eat only whole grains-- rice, breads, and cereals

Mental/Spiritual-- Continue 5 minutes of meditation
Add 1 minute of midday meditation
Visit and enjoy a park or favorite place in nature

Supplement-- Beta-carotene 25,000 IU with breakfast

That's all!

Fit Party Update:

Due to ship on or before August 15, 2009.

Katina Hunter

8 Weeks to Optimum Health -- Week 1

2009-07-18T12:17:00.002-04:00

Another wonderful opportunity has come my way. I was offered a position as Nurse Practitioner at Savannah Integrative Medicine about 1 month ago. Integrative Medicine is alternative, holistic approach to treatment through healthy living, exercise, nutrition, and supplementations. I love it! I have been reading a book by Dr. Andrew Weil called 8 weeks to optimum health and I like his approach. It is small steps to becoming healthy. I know sometimes the idea of getting healthy and in shape can be overwhelming. So I would like to know if you took it in small steps would people have better success. So I challenge you today to begin 8 weeks to optimum health. You can start this program if you already have a health regimen in place or if you want to start a program. So here is week one:

8 weeks to Optimum Health Program
(I tweaked his program a little bit)

Week 1
1. Practice Meditation 5 minutes a day. Meditation is a focus on the breath-- when you inhale and exhale; where one ends and one begins.

2. Walk 10 minutes a day 5 times this week. If you already do aerobic/strength training add the walk to your current program.

3. Eat at least one serving of fresh broccoli this week.

4. Eat salmon this week ( If you don't like fish try flaxseed) Omega 3's

5. Get Vitamin C 1,000- 2,000 mg day (powder preferred)

6. Buy fresh flowers for your house so that you can enjoy them!

I will list week 2 next weekend. I would love to hear your experience if you are following this 8 weeks to optimum health. I am doing it too, so I will post my experience.

Fit Party Update:

Still Waiting at replicator -- I hope to receive it in 1-2 weeks.

Katina Hunter

What's Up?

2009-07-09T19:27:00.002-04:00

I am currently working on my September Surprise!! Things are going pretty well with it. I'm really trying not spill the beans. I may try to drop some hints here and there because you know I have a big mouth. Anyway, still waiting on FIT Party. Will try to post updates on possible shipping date next week. Had a long week this week, but going out of town this weekend. We are taking the kids to Six Flags and going to Stone Mountain. Hope everyone has a great weekend!! My head will be spinning...............

Waiting Game

2009-07-03T08:41:00.001-04:00

I'm playing the waiting game right now for Fit Party. My replicator has given me an estimated time of 4 weeks, which this would be the end of July. But I hope and think that they give you the worst case scenario. So hopefully, I will receive it mid July. I will post it on my blog as soon as they come in. I'm working on getting the postal stuff together now. So when I get them, I will send them off ASAP. Also, for my customers that ordered other dvds along with Fit Party, I decided to send off the other dvds so that you would have an opportunity to work on that dvd now and work on Fit Party in a couple of weeks.

I have alot of exciting things going on now. I will blog about them in the weeks to come. I would like to wish everyone a Happy July 4th!

Katina Hunter

Not So Happy Birthday

2009-06-26T10:40:00.003-04:00

My birthday was yesterday, June 25, and it was not so happy. I will always remember that on my birthday my all time favorite performer died. I am a huge fan of Micheal Jackson. He has #3 cd space in my car. I listen to track 6-- Billie Jean and track 8-- PYT (Pretty Young Thing) almost every morning in my car to work. His music was timeless. But what I loved the most about him was his gift of dance. I remember when I was a little girl sitting on our living room floor looking at Micheal's performance and being in such awe. I loved the way his body moved. His movement was like something that I've never seen before. I am deeply saddened. But my mother says, "He's in a better place. This world has given him so much trouble. He can rest now." I will try to remember this, but my birthday will never be the same.

Katina Hunter, age 37

Fit Party's Presale extends June 30

2009-06-18T09:30:00.002-04:00

Hi Everyone,

Due to technical difficulties in Step Party's Store, Fit Party's Presale will be extended until June 30, 2009. You will not be able to order any dvds from the store until tommorrow. I have made a decision to remove the Os commerce store. Now when you order a dvd it will take you straight to paypal and checkout.

Thanks for all of your support and I apologize for any inconvenience,
Katina Hunter
http://www.stepparty.com/

You will be able to order from www.stepparty.com/partystore.html starting tommorrow.

September Surprise!!!

2009-06-14T21:38:00.006-04:00

Minnie Me---Kelsea Hunter

I'm excited to announce that Step Party has been blessed with an awesome opportunity in September. I'm going to try to keep it a surprise until it's done, but who knows I have a big mouth. I can't keep a cold. So we will see how long I can keep it under wraps.

Fit Party off to the replicator this week--- Final Edits done!

Fit Party Clips up this week! Clips are up---On Step section I sound like a huffing hog-- it is a killer workout. But don't worry the final edit will take some of the hog out of me. You will never know that I was about to die!!!

Presale to end at the end of the week-- June 19-- Buy today @ www.stepparty.com/shop

Chat later gotta get ready for work tommorrow-- hot and tired from Allstar softball all weekend. My daughter Kelsea is awesome she hits homeruns and makes double plays. Not to brag.....just a proud momma.

Katina Hunter

Fit Party's DVD label

2009-06-08T18:44:00.004-04:00

Here is Fit Party's DVD label-- it will be in your hands soon. Got preview copy today -- will do the workout tonight and give it to my friend tommorrow. Hoping to have this process done by Wednesday and maybe off to the replicator at the end of this week or the beginning of next week. It will only be 1 dvd just wanted to show it to you twice. Fit Party comes in at about 95 minutes---95 minutes of sweaty fun!!

Katina Hunter

Fit Party is almost in my hands

2009-06-04T21:33:00.003-04:00

I will have it in my hands on Monday! Hoping that this will be the final copy with no additional edits. Review process:
1.I will view the workout
2. then do the workout
3.give it to my friend to view
4. and friend to do
5. and if there are no issues off to the replicator!

PRESALE WILL END ON JUNE 19

I'm really having a hard time doing this blog-- I have been trying throughout the day to upload the cover and it will not upload--now I can't figure out how to get this underline thing off so I'm going to keep rolling. Sometimes I hate this computer!

Recovery

2009-05-28T21:24:00.003-04:00

I have been recovering since the filming of Fit Party. I did not realize how whipped I was until I went to work on Monday. It took every ounce of energy left in my body to make it through the week. I thought to myself, "Why did I not take the week off after that?" But, I was lucky though with it being a holiday weekend-- I was able to catch up on some rest. I did 3 easy workouts the week after and now this week I'm back on track with my 5-6 workouts per week. I will see Fit Party in it's entirety on Monday. My editor and I will work on it all week. I hope we will have it done by the end of next week. My website is updated with fit party info and we have all of the graphics done. I will post the final cover next week. I'm really excited to get this out. My hopes is for this video to change the way you workout--less can be more.

Katina Hunter

FIT Party's Filming

2009-05-17T09:46:00.001-04:00

Upper Body Party--- Arms sore today!

Lower Body Party-- you will sweat buckets!

Core Party--
Just Pray when you do this section

Step Party--- Party!!!! Mix of athletic step with a little dance (party) in it!

Kick Party-- High energy kick butt workout!

Yoga Party--- Relax, Relate, and Release-- nice easy stretch after that powerhouse workout with some yoga poses.

Fit Party's Set

Fit Party's Focal Point

Fit Party's filming went great! We started at about 1:00 p.m. and was done at 5:00. Alot of footage was 1st tape. The part that I found to have multiple tapes are the sections where I had to talk without music or movement. It's something about the music and movement that puts me in my element.

Shots out to:

Lisa Ridgdill-- Owner Fitness Witness in Pooler, Georgia for letting me use her fitness studio to film FIT Party

Ranel Bentley-- Step Party Girl-- Party 3 series for helping with set design

Kyunnie Shuman/Tesha Shuman-- for videography and keeping me straight

My family-- Keith, Kelsea, Kamden, mom ,and dad for all of your support and help!

Thanks!

FIT Party went so well -- editing time will be shorten! Will keep you posted!

Katina Hunter

www.stepparty.com

Shop for FIT Party @ www.stepparty.com/shop

FIT Party Presale Has Begun!!

2009-05-14T10:24:00.003-04:00

Fit Party Presale has started-- 9.99 with free shipping and handling. Shop today @ www.stepparty.com/shop
Also, my previous dvds are on sale with free shipping and handling. I plan to offer the free shipping and handling during the presale on all dvds. My website will be updated within the next couple of days with the FIT Party info.

I take my pictures for the cover tommorrow and do the video shoot on Saturday. I will post some pics Saturday or Sunday and let you guys know how things went. I have to go get some beauty things done today--- so chat later!

Katina Hunter

Down to 1 Week

2009-05-08T08:27:00.002-04:00

I'm really excited about filming FIT Party next week. I have almost everything squared away just a few more loose ends to tie. I will be starting the presale this week. It may start before May 15. My website guy is working on updating my website and he may have it completed before the official date, so I will send out an email to my previous customers if the presale starts on or before May 15.

I love this whole process. The video process is alot of work, but the thought of keeping people healthy all while having lots of FUN--- Is truly a BLESSING! I thank God and all of my supporters for allowing me this awesome opportunity. I LOVE IT!

Katina Hunter

Stay tune-- pics and presale coming next week!

2 WEEKS LEFT

2009-05-01T08:50:00.002-04:00

I have 2 weeks left before my FILM DATE! I'm still working on the set-- more shopping today. I've been talking with my mother about the set and she says "What kind of theme are you going for this time?" And I thought about it and the best way that I can describe it is "GIRLY GLAM GYM" I believe that you can have all three and it is going to be very interesting to see the FUSION. I will post pictures after the shoot of the set on May 16 and I would love to know what you guys think of the FUSION. I have my intro down-- I practice it in the car, mirror, and on my camera. I am still practicing my routines daily. I'm going to keep trucking along .......... chat next week.

Will post the step and bosu routine after the shoot. I have not forgot! Just tied up.

Katina Hunter

3 weeks to Go!!

2009-04-24T09:58:00.005-04:00

I have 3 more weeks until the big FILM Day. And still a lot of loss ends to tie. Today I'm going accessory shopping for the set. That is always so much fun for me. I LOVE TO SHOP!! I'm a big Home & Garden TV watcher! I love making a space look different. I'm going to have a blast. After my day of shopping, I will be writing my introduction tonight so that I can practice it before the shoot. I will also continue working on my routines daily to get them JOHNNY ON THE SPOT. This workout as a whole is tough. Yesterday was the first time that I was able to complete it as a whole. It KICKED MY BUTT!! But that is a good thing because I needed my butt KICKED. Lots of work to do so I gotta go.

Have Fun and Be Fit,

Katina

Presale Info-- Fit Party

2009-04-17T10:34:00.004-04:00

Presale will begin May 15, 2009. Fit Party will be 9.99 with free shipping and handling during the presale. I will also offer a sale on all of my dvds with free shipping and handling. My goal is to offer the best workout with the best prices. I have mapped out editing. My goal is to have the project completed by June 15, 2009 and off to the replicator. I'm using a new replicator this go around and I'm not quite sure the turn around time, but I hope it to be 2-3 weeks. This means that the final product may be delivered the end of June or beginning of July.

I can't wait to film this video-- It's awesome, if I must say myself.

Remember Have Fun and Be Fit,

Katina Hunter

Fit Party Film Date Changed

2009-03-21T16:40:00.002-04:00

Due to schedule conflict, I had to change Fit Party Film Date to May 16, 2009. On the bright side of things this gives me more time to make it perfect. I am going to map out my presale and time to complete the final project. I have been lucky in the past to get it almost to the date. So I will announce presale and projected release date in a couple of weeks. I'm still working on getting live video add on programs up. Everything soon to come!!!!!

Katina

Step Party Power Up

2009-03-13T10:46:00.002-04:00

I have the choreography for our creative training step power up. It is composed of 5 moves that you can repeat 2-3 times as a add on to your workouts to give you an extra calorie/toning burn.

Step Party Power Up

1. Basic (Run It Up) 8
2. Knee Pop Corner to Corner 8
3. Outer Thigh Lift and Kick 8 right
4. Swat hop back 2 on step swat hop up 2 on the step (repeat 9)
5. Repeater knee 15

Repeat on the left

That's it! I'm trying to get the video up of this routine. I'm a little tech challenged so be patient with me. 30 more days to my filming of FIT Party!!

Katina Hunter

Bosu Power UP routine coming soon!!

Creative Training -- Part 2 Cardio

2009-03-01T13:18:00.002-05:00

There are unlimited ways to rev up your cardio routines. So I challenge you today to incorporate some or all of the following techniques. First, what can you do is add a little bit more to your video or cardio machine. Here are some examples:

Videos

At the beginning (after your warm up), middle, or end of your workout you can jope rope, do series of plyometrics, do a series of heart pumping floor or step moves, or some balance and fit training with your bosu.

While typing this I got a great idea. I will choreograph these exercises for you next week and try to post them on my blog. So you guys can see exactly what I'm talking about.

Machines

Bike/Treadmill/Elliptical/Stair Stepper
Hill climb-- increase the resistance 4 times one minute intervals and repeat the cycle and you will be sweating buckets. There are two ways to come out of this you can start back from the beginning or work your way back down.

Sprint ride-- alt one minute at a steady pace with as fast as you sprint one minute and repeat the cycles

Elliptical-- you can go forward 1 min and backward next 1 doing sprint or the hill climb

Play with it-- you can play with the times --- increase and decrease, you can play with the resistance-- increasing the intervals--- just challenge yourself. Don't do the exact same workout everyday-- add some spice.

Fit Party Update-- Just waiting to film! Playing with music selection.

Katina Hunter

Fit Party Coming Soon

2009-02-19T08:32:00.002-05:00

Done with all choreography of Fit Party!! This workout will be very different in several ways. I will go into details later on how this will differ from my previous productions. But I promise to stay true to my fun, easy to follow, sweaty, and feel good workout experience. I wanted to step out of the box a little with this one. So I hope you guys will enjoy it. Just have to organize and pick music and I will be ready to film. I'm getting workout gear today. The hub gave me a pair of nikes for Valentine's Day that I plan to coordinate my gear with them. My film date is set for April 11!!

Katina Hunter

The Finally of Mr. Munchy

2009-02-10T13:10:00.007-05:00

Mr. Munchy does not stand a chance at my house. The final results of the attach plan:

What Killed HIM:

Small protein rich meals

Exercise (when you want to cheat it will get you back on track)

Yoplait

Veges and Fruit

Prayer

Protein Shake

What did not KILL HIM:

Waiting 20 minutes and reevaluating

Eating a small piece of what I wanted ( I only wanted more and more)

What kept him Hanging Over MY Head:
(worked in certain situations)

Gum and the teeth brushing worked after a meal -- you know when you want to end your meal with something sweet. But the snack attack in between meals the gum and brushing did not seem to work. I still wanted something to snack on.

I have my attach plan and I feel more in control of my cravings and food choices. I really think it is because I have a plan. So I encourage you today to get your plan in place to kill Mr. Munchy -----DEAD!

Fit Party Update:

Only I one more section of Yoga Party left and I will be done with all of the choreography. I'm working on music selection now. Will continue to post on my progress.

Katina Hunter

Mr. Munchy is Dead

2009-02-01T20:00:00.004-05:00

I have not tested all of the attach plan, but a few of the ones that I have tried last week worked. What seem to work the best wasn't even on the list. The first day I waiting for Mr. Munchy to arrive and by God he never did. And this seem to be the best strategy of all. So I guess if you have a plan in place he will know to stay away. Later in the week, after I wasn't really thinking about him coming that joker snuck up on me in the grocery store when I saw chocolate bars at the check out. So I decided to do the wait 20 minutes and reevaluate the craving. Well initially he disappear and about an hour later he came back with his cousin. I ended up eating a Balance Bar and a bag of my daughter's M&Ms. So next was the Fruit Strategy-- it worked. Killed him dead. And the Yoplait killed him-- go Bob. And the protein shake killed him. But I make my protein shakes with fruit for sweetness and it worked. I have also discovered that for those Crunchy cravings try raw veges like carrots, celery, and cumcubers. I will try the other attach plan this week and report back whether they seemed to work for me.

I will be working on the last block of Core Party and Yoga Party in next couple of weeks. I start my new old job tommorrow and I'm so excited about a fresh start. My girls and I went out Friday night for some Thai and Dancing. We tore the floor Up!!!!

Have Fun and Be Fit!

Katina Hunter

How to Kill Mr. Munchy

2009-01-24T13:16:00.007-05:00

Is there an effective way to kill those munchies? The sweet, the salty, the crunchy munchies that arrive at some point during the day or that particular week (PMS). I have heard and read of different suggestions that are suppose to kill the Crunchy, Salty, Sweety Munchy. By the way he is part of the fat devil's team. Anyway this week I was watching Biggest Loser and the contestants ask Bob what do they do when the Mr. Munchy arrives? He said "Yoplait" I wonder would that really work. So this week , I'm on a mission to kill Mr. Munchy. I have a plan. But I wonder which attack will work?

Attack Plan

1. Chewing gum
2. Yoplait
3. Eat a small protein rich meal
4. Protein shake/Bar (only 1 -- I love those Balance bars like a snicker and I will eat 2 or more)
5. Wait 20 minutes and reevaluate the craving
6. Just Eat it (smaller portion than what I had plan for) Will this be possible?
7. Brush my teeth
8. Eat some fruit or raw veges
9. Exercise-- walk around if I'm at work or do 30 minute session if I'm at home
10. Pray-- Prayer changes things

I will be testing the following attacks this week and blog about what seemed to work. This is really going to be interesting to see if any of this really works. I encourage you to try it to and let me know.

Fit Party Update

Working on the last Block of Core Party and just Yoga Party left. I will have more time to work on finishing FIT after next week. I will be changing jobs. I will be so glad to go back to my old job. I can't wait. My friends and I are going out to celebrate on Friday-- will try to post pictures of the Celebration.

Katina Hunter

Creative Training-- Part 1

2009-01-17T18:00:00.007-05:00

This year I have decided to post Creative Training on my blog to get you out of your exercise Rut! Creative Training is training in ways that you have not trained before. We all get stuck doing what we did last year. But this year I want you to look at your current program and add creative training somewhere in it. I will be posting different ways to add/change your program throughout the year. In this particular post I'm focusing on strength training. I have lots of videos and workouts that all do different things with strength training. Some are total body, some are split workouts (chest/back. abs, Legs/shoulders, etc.), and some are upper and lower body. How do you put all of these workouts in a weekly routine? It can be a challenge and you could miss out on really getting the most out of your workouts if you stick to the same ones all the time or rotate them wrong throughout the week. So how do we make the best out of our strength training workouts/videos?

1. Group your strength training workouts according?

Total body

(Total Body with an emphasis on............) Lots of instructors like to kill a particular body part in a total body routine and when you do that video make a note that it is a total body with emphasis on whatever body part they killed. Ex. Pump Party/shoulders ( I love shoulder work) NYC/triceps (Kelly Coffey-Meyers)

Split Routine-- Bis/Tris , Chest/Back, Shoulders/Abs, etc. (You can change your split routine by grouping them differently-- Bi/Legs, Shoulders/ Legs, Chest/Abs, etc.)

Lower Body -glutes, quads, calves, hamstrings, inner and outer thigh

Upper Body -- back, chest, shoulders, biceps, triceps, and abs

Compound Total Body (compound exercises)-- working lower and upper body together

Circuit Workouts--- (cardio alternating with strength training)

Ab only Workouts

2. Decide what your goals are?

Tighter thighs--- Lower body

Tone arms-- biceps/triceps/ shoulders

Muscular endurance-- compound exercises

Rock hard core-- abs

One stop shop-- circuit training

Weight loss

Etc...........................

3. Decide what type of rotation you would like to do for how long? I suggest not doing the rotation longer than 4 weeks. Anything longer makes it hard to stick to and boring. Here are a few examples:

1.Total body with an emphasis on abs for 3 weeks-- 3 sessions per week Ab workout everytime you total body Mon/Wed/Fri

2.Circuit Workout for 4 weeks-- 4 sessions per week Mon-Thurs

3.Split workouts for 3 weeks with an emphasis on Lower body-- Mon-- Chest/Back and Lower body workout Tuesday-- bis and triceps Wednesday-- Abs, Legs
Friday-- Shoulders and Lower body workout

4. Total body with emphasis on a split-- 3-4 exercises from your split Chest/Back and 1 exercise from each other body part. 3-4 exercises from Bis/Tris and 1 exercise for each other body part

5. Alternating Upper and Lower Body-- Monday-Upper Tuesday-- Lower, etc.

6. Split with 1 total body exercise

7. Total body x2 with 1x compound exercise

The list could go on and on. So I encourage you to pick a way to train that you have never done before. Step outside of your box. Our bodies adapt and we have to keep tricking it. My
current 3 week creative training consists of --- Total body with emphasis on abs/ cardio 45 mins alternating days--step,kickbox or hi-low,Walk/run (interval workout), yoga once a week. After you are finish with your rotation, measure your results? Muscle strength, tone, endurance, clothes fit better, can see abs, thighs looking tighter, weight loss, and did I like it? See what rotation works the best for you and your body and work from there. So I encourage you to put an identity to your workout today. Look at your workout and name it.

The beauty of fitness is that you can create your own way of training to figure out what works best for you. So encourage you to look at your program and think of ways to add variety to jazz up your program. I know lots of people that do the same thing everytime they exercise. How boring is that? Anyway, let's add creative training to our program today.

Katina Hunter

Regroup Queen

2009-01-09T09:38:00.003-05:00

I know with the New Year here we have placed lots of expectations upon ourselves to adhere to some type of plan/regime---Be it fitness, financial, spiritual, etc. So we start out really great and we have a slip up in the plan and we decide that our plans were unrealistic and we just say forget it. But I'm here to say " Don't give up! " It may take you all year to achieve your goal, but you will never have a chance if you abandon it. REGROUP and start over. I have a perfect example for you. With me training for FIT Party, I have developed a fitness regime for most days of the week. I keep a calendar and I write my workouts and I love to check them off. Well on Tuesday after working all weekend and doing my workouts I was tired as a dog. I could not move my body off the couch. I had those thoughts of I can't stick to the program. I did not work out that night. So the next day I had two choices--- Abandon the regime or keep going. The next day I was energized and I kept going and I did not think about my mishap. I needed to rejuvenate and reenergize. And I'm glad I didn't quit because I have finished Step Party portion of FIT Party and started on Core Party and I have lost 4 pounds!!!! (15 more pounds to go) So I'm here to say just "REGROUP." I call myself the Regroup Queen because if I mess up (which I do) I just regroup.

Katina Hunter

Happy New Year!!

2008-12-30T13:42:00.002-05:00

I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year. This New Year 2009 will brings us good health and good workouts. I am working my hardest on FIT Party. I have completed all of the choreography for Kick Party, Upper Body Party, and Lower Body Party. I have 2 blocks of choreography for Step Party and I'm currently working on the third. So in the next couple of weeks I will be working on Step, Core, and Yoga Party. I will also be using different music to see what works the best. After that I will take it to my class and get some feedback and make some adjustments. I'm thinking that I will be ready to film sometime between February and April of 2009. I'm really excited about 2009. Let's all believe that this is going to be our BEST YEAR YET.

HAPPY NEW YEAR
STEP PARTY

KATINA HUNTER

Fit Party Update & Merry Christmas!!!

2008-12-19T16:02:00.003-05:00

I've been in my studio working on Lower Body Party/Upper Body Party/ Kick Party. I'm always trying to come up with new and interesting ways to work your muscles. I have stumbled upon a unique way to keep everything quick, sweaty, and results driven. Lower Body Party and Upper Body Party each will be 15 minutes total in length. Each 15 minute block will be broken down into 5 minute segments covering the major muscle groups but each 5 minute segment will work the muscle groups in a different kinds of ways. So once you get sweaty with the 5 minute block and can't take another "whatever" you are on to the next block. I'm going to be testing this 5 minute block concept on my body these next couple of weeks. I will show my progress. Kick Party will be similar with 3 blocks lasting 5 minutes with kicks and punches in between to transition from block to block. I have also forgot about Core/Abs. I will be adding a 15 minute core/ab workout to Fit Party. (Thanks for the suggestion Jennifer!)

New Breakdown for Fit Party

Each segment 15 minutes (3 blocks of 5 minutes)

1. Step Party

2. Kick Party

3. Lower Body Party

4. Upper Body Party

5. Core Party

6. Yoga Party

Total= 1 hour and 30 minutes

I would like to Wish Everyone a Merry Christmas!! Be giving and grateful for your health.

Katina Hunter

How to Get Your Groove Back

2008-12-12T09:21:00.007-05:00

I have had several people email me about having problems staying on track with their exercise routine. I'm a great person to ask because I'm having a similar problem. I think at some point or another we all get into a rut. It can be so hard to stay on track when demands of your life consume so much of your time and energy. And if you get out of the groove, it hard sometimes to get back into the groove. Look, we shouldn't feel bad about being somewhat deficient because even Oprah can get off track. The good news is that we can get it back! The first step is to develop your Get Your Groove Back Plan. You can always reassess, redevelop and reinvent your psychy and exercise routine. Here are some things that I suggest you do when you get your groove back:

Get Your Groove Back Plan

1. Cut ourselves some slack--- It's ok that you got in a rut. Don't focus on the past behaviors. Today is a new day with a new plan to get your groove back.

2. Fitness Calendar-- I am a check off girl. I love list --- so write on the out on a calendar and mark my workout off when I have completed it. It gives you a sense of accomplishment and it helps keep you on track.

3. Realistic Goal Setting and Rewards-- You tend to stay on track if you have a specific goal that you want to obtain. Set realistic short term goals so that it will be obtainable. And once you reach that goal, you are motivated to continue with your next short term goal in order to reach your overall long term goal. And reward yourself with each short term goal accomplishment-- new pair of jeans, new workout tape, new workout clothes, or new workout shoes--- whatever you like.

4. Get a Fitness Buddy--- You can't let your buddy down and you can't let your buddy out do you. So this keeps you motivated and on track. (Tamra is mine--- she is so great about calling me on my days off and getting me to the gym-- Tamra is featured in Party3 series)

5. Psychy Training
Quote some of these saying--- pick your favorite
" I can do anything for 30 minutes" ( And once I start, I usually exercise more than an hour)
"The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start."
" I will feel so much better if I do it."
"Can I give more?"
"Every step I get closer."
"I can do this."
" If I fall, I will jump up!"
" If I believe and I will receive"

6. Walk your walk. Just make sure you move throughout the day. Get a pedometer!!!
The most common excuse for not exercising on a regular basis is lack of time, so stop thinking of exercise as only planned activities and instead simply try to move more all day long. For most people, the majority of their calorie use during the day comes from these types of unstructured activities rather than a formal exercise plan. If you need a visual reminder, wear an inexpensive pedometer as a simple way to motivate yourself to take those steps.

7. Try something new--- don't go back to your old exercise routine-- try something different and mix it up. Be creative!

Happy Holidays,

Katina Hunter
"I've got my Groove Back" (Another motivational quote)

Keep the Fat Devil in Hell with 275

2008-12-04T17:32:00.001-05:00

Have you been in a great groove---eating right, exercising, and finally reaching your goal weight and maintaining it. And then out of the blue, the fat devil arrives. Changes in you schedule have cause you to skip some workouts, grab some not so good choices of food and before you know it those 10 or so pounds that you lost have found their way back into their favorite places on your body. DARN IT!!! Well you are not by yourself it has happen to me. So what do we do to kill the fat devil. We drag out tired old body and work out. Have many minutes? I have the answer to get it back and maintain it. You will not believe what you have to do.

I have read an interesting article from a medical journal that found that the group who exercised at least 275 minutes per week maintained weight loss compared to the group that did less. I thought that was very interesting, since I've been somewhat deficient in only getting about 180 minutes in per week. So I'm stepping up my game.

Fit Party Update

I have worked on Kick Party and Upper Body Party. Just have to tweak and teach it in my class to see how it goes. In 15 minutes it will be intense from start to finish in each section---- no time wasted here.

I would like to wish everyone Happy Holidays!!!!

Katina Hunter

Remember exercise at least 275 minutes a week these next couple of weeks (during this good eating time-- Holidays). Let's keep the fat devil in Hell !

Tentative Breakdown for FIT Party

2008-11-11T22:10:00.003-05:00

FIT stands for Fifteen minute Increments of Training-- this workout will have 5 increments each lasting 15 minutes. I have decided to break the workout down into the following increments:

1. Step Party--15 minutes
2. Kick Party--15 minutes
3. Upper Body Party-- 15 minutes
4. Lower body Party-- 15 minutes
5. Yoga Party -- 15 minutes

Total Time : 1 hour and 15 minutes (75 minutes)

With this breakdown this dvd can be very versatile. If you are looking for some fun cardio (30 minutes) you can do step and kick party. If you need an add on toning workout you can do upper or lower body party. If you need a good upbeat stretch you can do Yoga Party or if you need it all you can do all of FIT Party. I will be coming up with the choreography in the next couple of weeks, so I will keep you guys posted on my progress. I get so excited when I create--- this has to be the best part.

Katina Hunter

Fit Party

2008-11-09T18:06:00.003-05:00

Hello everyone,

I finally have time to sit down and blog about my upcoming projects. Sorry that I have been out of the loop for a couple of months. If you remember, I took a new job and it has totally messed me up. My advise---- If you like your current job, don't switch to another job for more money. Money is not crack up to what it is suppose to be. I have money, but I'm to tired to spend it. I have only been exercising about 2-3 days week. My serotonin is low and I've found myself in a state of depression. I'm a true believer that exercise will help combat depression. So for my mental health, I have decided to resign and work on Fit Party. Fit Party is my new video that will be released in 2009. I'm going into my studio tonight to start working on it. I welcome any suggestions. If there is something missing in the fitness industry that you think that I can fill, please email me tina@stepparty.com. Also I'm increasing my exercise to 6 times a week and trying out some new videos and I will blog on my personal progress, videos, and Fit Party.

I might die broke , but I know that I have done what I love.

Katina Hunter

Coming Soon..........

2008-10-31T13:13:00.002-04:00

FIT PARTY!!!!!!!!!! Where have I been? Stay tuned for details.

Happy Halloween,

Katina Hunter

I'm Back!!

2008-07-20T11:11:00.002-04:00

Hello everyone,

I took some time off went on vacation to Destin, Florida. It was really nice there--nice beaches, restaurants, and shopping. But I'm back to get started on my new projects. I would like to thank everyone for the great feedback on the Party3 series workouts. You can find the new workouts on my website www.stepparty.com and at www.totalfitnessdvds.com. My other workouts Step Party, Vertical Step, Interval Party, and Pump Party can also be found at www.fitnessorganica.com , www.fitnessfly.com, and www.amazon.com.

For the next couple of weeks I will be working on some research projects and going to a fitness conference. I write it up on my blog. So stay tuned.....

Katina Hunter

What's Next?

2008-07-01T21:45:00.002-04:00

All shipments of the Party 3 series have been shipped. Hope you guys are enjoying the new workouts. I would like to thank everyone again for all of your support. After all this was over, I rested and thought "What's next?" I looked back over my missions and goals and I have decided to focus on self improvement and community service. There is so much more that I can learn to expand my knowledge and presentation in fitness and health. I plan to bring it home and to anyone that is receptive to experiencing it with me. I plan to go to lots of conferences--- fitness and medical. I will be a student--- not a teacher. I will take you along on my journey. I also plan to teach classes in my community for community service. I've got to get people moving and in better health. So I'm going to jump on these projects in about three weeks. Right now I'm going on vacation.............. Beach-- Florida!

Have Fun and Be Fit,

Katina Hunter

DVDs to ship Friday!!!

2008-06-24T14:39:00.003-04:00

I will be shipping out orders starting on Friday. I'm so excited !!! It's almost time to PARTY!!!

Katina Hunter

Addendum: June 25, 2008

I receive the dvds before the estimated date--- Yeah!!! So will be shipping today through Friday! You will receive an email notification when your order is shipped.

Thanks,

Katina

Presale Over and DVDs to ship next week

2008-06-22T13:33:00.002-04:00

The Party3 Presale has ended. I am hoping to ship the dvds out by the end of the week. I am waiting to receive them from the replicator. I have all of the shipping supplies ready to go-- just need the dvds. I will post on my blog the day I receive them and I will also send out an email notification when your order is shipped. I would like to thank everyone who ordered for your support! This would not be possible without you.

Thanks again,

Katina Hunter

Step Party 2 Cover

2008-06-12T15:07:00.002-04:00

Here is Step Party 2 Cover. The Party3 series Presale Ends June 22 at 12:00 noon.

Circuit Party Cover

2008-06-11T18:33:00.001-04:00

JOIN THE PARTY!!! More to come......

Katina Hunter

Interval Party Cover

2008-06-10T16:06:00.001-04:00

Here is Interval Party's Cover---- more to come.

Katina Hunter

Party 3 Series is "A Knockout"

2008-06-05T21:58:00.006-04:00

I have been doing and previewing the videos all week to make sure everything is right. My son has been by my side as I work. I didn't feel him jumping around for a few minutes and I looked and there he was---" Knocked Out" on my daybed from the set. I knew that the daybed would get good use. I could not believe that the Party 3 series had him knocked out because he does not go down easy. He has tons of energy. So I'm trying it every night the rest of this week. Anyway, off to the replicator on Monday!!!!! Yeah!!! And will post covers soon.

Katina Hunter

Quick Update Party 3 Series

2008-05-30T19:19:00.002-04:00

Will wrap things up with the dvds this weekend. I will have to do one more check to make sure the menu systems work properly and everything is near perfection. I'm hoping to send off to the replicator mid week or sooner. I will post the covers of the workout next week--- they look great. Thanks Wes and Charlotte!!! I have been so busy this week---working and doing the workouts. I decided to wear my heartrate monitor while I did them and all I have to say is 75-90 max% heartrate. I felt sweat rolling down my back and side-- one indicator of a good workout.

Will be back soon,

Katina

TIMES FOR PARTY 3

2008-05-20T22:13:00.003-04:00

My niece at her graduation--- Congrats!!!

My editor and I are still working hard to get these dvds out to you guys. I wanted to give a quick update on our progress. We have viewed all of the workouts this weekend--- they look great!!! Thanks Greg and Kyunnie-- you guys rock. Kyunnie is now queaking the sound -- bumping up the music and making sure my audio is clear and audible. He will give me samples on Sunday so that I can workout to them. I won't be able to do them until next week because I'm going out of town to Athens and Atlanta, Georgia. My niece, Tanesha, is graduating from high school. So shouts out to Tanesha!! I'm so proud of you!!!
Next week will be a comedy show for me because I crack myself up when I do my own workouts. I don't know where some of the stuff that I say comes from. So if all is well after my comedy show, I will get my master copies and off they go to the replicator. Also, this weekend I was able to get the times of the workouts so that I can give to my graphic designer and my cover writer/consultant. So I wanted to give them to you guys too.

This is an estimate, give or take 1-2 minutes, of each workout and premix.

Step Party 2-- 63 minutes total
Premixes
1. Quick Step Mix 1 + bi/tris---34 min
2. Quick Step Mix 2 + chest/back--27 min

Interval Party 2-- 56 minutes total
Premixes
1. Combo Mix + shoulders/abs--- 32 min
2. Interval Mix + legs--21 min

Circuit Party --68 minutes total
Premixes
1. I Love Weights --37min
2. I Love Cardio-- 26 min

Will keep you posted!

Katina Hunter

Update on Presale and Party 3 Pack

2008-05-15T19:44:00.002-04:00

The Presale has started and I would like to thank everyone that has ordered the Party 3 Pack. Thank you!! I plan to keep you updated on our progress. I'm excited to tell you guys that my wonderful editor, Kyunnie, has all of the videos sync and edited. What we are planning on doing this weekend is putting in the slides-- like the title page, menu pages, credits, and etc. I will also be able to take the dvd home and do my final viewing . I will also do the video to make sure everything is right. Then I will give it to one of my friends to do to check behind me. This helps because she is not familar with the routine so she may catch something that I missed. If everything is o.k. then it is off to the replicator. I will let you guys know how everything goes this weekend.

Thanks again,

Katina Hunter

Clips and Presale this weekend

2008-05-09T11:59:00.006-04:00

I am hoping to start the presale this weekend for Party 3 and I will also have clips up of the three new workouts-- Step Party 2, Interval Party 2, and Circuit Party. It may be Saturday or Sunday. My web guy , Kinte, has been working hard for me this week. I had to make some additions and corrections so I don't know if he will be finish tommorrow or Sunday. I will send an email to all of my customers when it is up. I'm so excited about this Series. I welcome any questions, comments, or suggestions--- just email me at tina@stepparty.com.

I mention budget friendly workouts due to the economy--- high gas and food. Here is a look at my new prices:

Presale Prices for Party 3

Party 3 Pack-- Interval Party 2, Step Party 2, Circuit Party 34.99 (Reg. 50.00)
Interval Party 2 14.90 (reg. 19.90 )
Step Party 2-- 14.95 (reg. 19.95 )
Circuit Party-- 14.99 (reg 19.99 )

Step Party 10.95
Vertical Step Party 17.95
Interval Party 17.90
Pump Party 17.99
Party Pack -- Vertical Step Party, Interval Party, and Pump Party 50.00

The prices will be effective when the presale starts. There is also a flat shipping fee if you order 1 or all 7 dvds of 5.00.

I hope this is helpful!!!

Katina Hunter

Circuit Party Breakdown

2008-05-03T21:07:00.008-04:00

PARTY ANGELS

We really look like angels, don't we? Serious Party Angels---- just like our workout Circuit Party--- serious but angelic. We start you out with a warm up pattern that will be the base pattern for the rest of the weighted cardio portions in the workout. This pattern will be altered slightly to fit the body part that we are working. After the warm up, the workout is broken up into the following sections:

1. Leg weights-- swats, lunges, donkey kicks, inner and outer thigh work, etc.
2. Cardio Legs
3. Back/Chest weights-- rows, lat pull downs, push ups, flies, etc.
4. Cardio Back/Chest
5. Shoulders-- Overhead press, lat raises, etc.
6. Cardio Shoulders
7. Biceps/Triceps-- tricep dips, bicep curls, tricep ext, etc.
8. Cardio Bis/Tris
9. Cardio Abs
10. Ab work with the resist a ball
11. Stretch

Premixes

1. I love Weights -- if you just want to do the mod. to heavy weight sections
2. I love Cardio-- if you just want to do the weighted cardio sections

My editor and I worked on this workout yesterday. It looked awesome. I will have clips up this week. I will be delivering the clips to my website guy tommorrow. I will beg him to get them up as soon as possible. Once I have the clips up, I will begin my presale. With gas and food costing so much these days, I'm really wanting to sell budget friendly workouts. I think that a girl should not have to sacrifice her workout for anything.

Katina Hunter

Interval Party 2 Pics and Breakdown

2008-04-25T20:32:00.007-04:00

KICKIN IT!!

WORKIN IT !

Tamra, Katina (me), Lisa, Ranel, and Sondra

Breakdown

Interval Party starts out with a warm up combo that has a mix of athletic moves with a little dance flair. Nothing that is to complicated in the warm up. Then we stretch you out with a little bit of kickbox moves and dance moves. You know I had to "take it down low." Then we start with combo 1 and interval 1 comes next. Then you move on to Combo 2 and 3 with the intervals in between. After that you have a well deserved waterbreak and we move on to 4,5,6 combos and intervals. This part of the workout has a kickbox influence. Then we have our Interval Power Party and this is where we put all the combos together and run through it twice. And then if you are game for more Party-- we have a very different BUS STOP for you in the cooldown. You can really take this routine with you to your next dance party. When my husband and I go to parties -- he is always showing me the "New" BUS STOP. So I wanted to show you guys my "new" bus stop. My husband is a great dancer. I can remember when we where younger we would challenge each other on who could come up with the best routine. Dancing is how we made our love connection. And I definitely have a love connection with him and with Interval Party 2. My editor and I will be working on this video this upcoming week.

INTERVAL PARTY PREMIXES

1. Combo Mix--- all of the combos together with one body part (weights)

2. Interval Mix--- all of the intervals together with one body part (weights)

Will keep you posted!! Step Party 2 is done. I'm hoping to have clips up and start the presale by next weekend.

Katina Hunter

Step Party 2-- Pics and Breakdown

2008-04-20T09:40:00.009-04:00

Left to Right-- Tamra, Me (Katina), Lisa, Ranel, Sondra

Me giving visual cues-- I do alot of this in this series of workouts. So if you are a visual or auditory learners---"YOU GOT IT!"

Step Party Girls Hamcurling

Breakdown of Step Party 2
Step Party 2 starts with a 4-5 minute warm up and stretch that is easy to follow. I want to warm your brain up to. Nothing in the warm up is complicated at all. If you know how to kick corner to corner , knee corner to corner, straddle around the world, and over the tops, you got the warm up.

Then we move on to the meat of the workout. This is a little bit more complicated. But don't worry I work you up on each side to the final combo. So if you don't get it on the right, I know you will get it on the left. Then we work it side to side about 3 times each. Then I give your brain a break with a POWER PARTY. The power party is composed of one or two elements of the combo that you just completed with a twist of new moves. And you work it!! Your heartrate will elevate about 5-10 beats higher in the POWER PARTIES. Then we move on to combo 2 & 3 and their POWER PARTIES. Then you get a water break and we come back and do the other half of the workout with the same set up for combo 4,5,6 with POWER PARTIES.

Then we have our Final Step Party 2 Party and this is where we put all the combos together and run through it twice. And then a take you through a no brainer cool down and stretch.

TENTATIVE PREMIXES OF THE WORKOUT

1. 1/2 of the workout and a body part (weights)

2. The other 1/2 of the workout and a Body Part (weights)

I did this so that if you are running short on time and need to get your cardio and weights in, you can do it with this premix. Or if you want to learn the workout you can break it up and get a body part in for the day.

This is it. I will be working with my editor this week to put this together!!!

Katina Hunter

My Patient/Artist for Picture on the Party 3 Set

2008-04-15T22:19:00.003-04:00

I had the wonderful pleasure of taking care of Christine in the practice where I worked. When I found out that she was an artist, I knew I had to get her to paint me a picture with inspirational words for the Party 3 set. Christine is responsible for "Energy and Persistance can conquer all." And these are the words that the girls and I live by. So when you are about to give up..... Remember "Energy and Persistance can conquer all" Thanks Christine and good luck with your new arrival!!!!

Katina Hunter