The Inspiration for Cramped Quarters

kenneth-b3

- In the fall of 2006, we received an order from SFC Kenneth Blackstone with a note: “Ma’am, I am from Georgia, but please be advised I am in Iraq and need the products sent here. I have been asked to start teaching aerobics to soldiers who are interested, but it has been awhile. So… [Continue Reading]

The Step Story

Over the last 2 decades, we’ve received tons of mail – including this recent email from Kelly Reid recalling the early days of Step: Mary, I can’t believe in August 2009 that Step Reebok will be 20 years old. I can remember the creation of “Bench Blasting”. A couple of health clubs in Atlanta offered… [Continue Reading]

Kelly Reid’s Step Aerobics Story

In the 1980′s Aerobic Dancing moved into major health club chains and dance studios. As routines became more athletic it became apparent that better floors and better footwear were needed. Many instructors and class participants were sustaining injuries from non-shock absorbing floors and insufficiently designed footwear. As a result, floors with padding were developed to… [Continue Reading]

Cramped Quarters – Now on DVD!

Gin's Cramped Quarters

Cramped Quarters is a workout created especially for our men and women serving overseas in the military. It’s a high-energy boot-camp style workout done in 7 segments. This intermediate to advanced circuit workout is designed for small spaces with limited equipment required – just bodyweight and dumbbells. Within hours of posting, Gin-fans requested the option… [Continue Reading]

Gin’s You Tube Channel

The Cramped Quarters Quandry

Kenneth Blackstone, Jr SFC

When Gin first announced her intention to provide a free workout for the men and women overseas serving in our military forces, I knew it was a great idea. Inspired by Kenneth Blackstone, Jr. who was serving our military in Iraq and had contacted us about workouts to help him teach fitness classes to fellow… [Continue Reading]

What’s new?

Within hours of posting Cramped Quarters, early viewers have already made requests.  CQ either on a disc or downloadable to burn to disc A new Step Workout by Gin There are tentative plans for both.  With Cramped Quarters, it’s been quite a quandry in terms of content delivery.  After looking into many options, it was decided to… [Continue Reading]

Gin & Step Reebok

Step Reebok The Video

Over 2 decades ago,  step/bench classes at local gyms and fitness facilities began to flourish at a pace never before seen in the fitness industry.  In August of 1989, Step Reebok was born.  The story of  Gin’s contribution to Step as a major fitness revolution is chronicled in our website – with Reebok playing a leading… [Continue Reading]

Posting Cramped Quarters

Cramped Quarters is a circuit workout done in 7 segments, and available to view in flash or on your iPhone and other 3G devices. Cramped Quarters Circuit Workout – flash Cramped Quarters Circuit Workout - iPhone / 3G devices YouTube preview clips are now available - preview links are posted.