Day 2- Another 10 minute solution video

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

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

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!!!

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!!!

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!!!

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!

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