SPRI Step 360 Pro

I recently purchased this after seeing a presentation on a home shopping network. While I was excited to try it out, I found myself unable to keep up. I inflated the step in accordance with the directions, but it seemed WAY too unstable. I realize that some instability is desired, but this was just uncomfortable. I proceeded to stop and re-inflate numerous times, which helped slightly. I recommend simply stepping up and down and getting comfortable with the feel of it before you try the DVDs. I thought the videos were well-done and I like the concept 60 seconds of exercise, 30 seconds of recovery. Music is pretty good, also. The combination of cardio and core/strength training is great. Jesse, the trainer, talks a whole lot which could get annoying over time. Overall, I think this would be good for intermediate to advanced fitness levels. I need to stick with the traditional step, however, as a beginner.

Good fitness equipment for beginner and intermediate levels, especially for people who have been in shape and want to get in shape again and for people who need to minimize impact but want a good cardio and "toning" workout. I very much like the challenge to build balance that is the best feature of the Step 360. I have resistance cords of varying strengths with handles that are appropriate in length and size to use with this product and I''m glad because the cords supplied aren''t going to offer too much resistance to a person who already has toned muscles and wants to build a bit of muscle. I''m surprised by negative comments regarding size this fits neatly under a desk when not in use. The DVDs are Ok, but sorely lacking in beginner instruction. There are other versions of the Step360 kits that mention a wall chart; maybe I''d have been better off with that. For all the glossy before and after photos in the two booklets (which look like they were designed by "Prevention Magazine") I''m surprised that there aren''t photos that show step by step positions for each exercise or even videos with slow motion demonstrations of each exercise. One really has no choice but to watch (without exercising) in slow motion to get down some of the moves. Or, maybe I''m the only one who doesn''t recognize the terms the trainer uses ("low jacks" "burpees" or who lacks the coordination to pick up the moves right away. I did have fun with it, though. I use a heart rate monitor and found that I burned roughly 90 kcals in the 20-or-so-minute sessions and roughly 50 kcals in the 11 or 12 minute sessions. In some ways, the Step 360 program is quite similar to the Pace Express: 12-minute Fitness Revolution. but the low-impact inflated step makes this a little better for people who want to exercise vigorously while minimizing impact. This is a good addition to my collection of high-quality, mid-cost home-gym fitness equipment. But unlike my elliptical, my free-weights or my Trikke, my teenage son and my husband (who are both fitness enthusiasts) will never want to use this thing :)

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Since I already have multiple step platforms and a bosu, I didn''t think I really needed yet another piece of bulky equipment. However after getting this for a Christmas present I realized this is the best of both worlds! Unlike the bosu you have a larger/wider area in which to step upon. It was always hard for me to use my bosu with my tennis shoes bc I felt I needed more grip from my toes and feet to make it work. I certainlt would wobble, but a little too much so I stopped using it. Since I purchased the bosu to de weight and strength work, it didn''t get much use since it was too hard to concentrate on proper lifting form and balance. The step benches are perfect for strength work but they don''t give you the balance challenge for functional fitness. The Step360 does!

I have started to use this with Cathe Friedrich''s weight workouts (an advanced level so preview clips before purchasethese are much more advanced than the DVDs that come with the 360). Because of knee issues and prior surgeries I am unable to do tall step climbs/Leg presses anymore. Yet I still need and want to work the "thutt" areathat place where the butt and thigh meet. I also want to work my stabilizers and strengthen them as I am an avid walker and I want to now get involved with 5 and 10ks. This piece of equipment is allowing me to train the lower body in the way I want. I also lose how I connect a band to the platform for added resistance if I don''t want to use dumbbells. If you want less wobble inflate it to the max safety point. If you want more challenge, let some of the air out. It''s as simple as that. The platform as had a foam pad on top which helps keep you from slipping. I don''t sit on the platform for upper body work, I still prefer my bosu and stability balls for that; it''s more comfortable and I can get the angles I need a lot easier.

The cons IMO are:

1. The DVDs. I have the Deluxe upgrade DVDs from it was first released via informercial in 2010. I do not like Jesse, the male instructor; he gets on my last nerve so much so that I''ve only used 2 of the workouts. The workouts are short (a pro in my book) but there are an''t many workouts included in the set without the upgrade which is no longer available.

2. The air chambers leak. Not badly, but every couple of weeks (I use this 1-2x per week) I need to add a little air as it gets too low for my liking. Letting some air out adds to the challenge but if too much air escapes then the challenge goes away completely.

Is it worth the money? That depends on what you will use it for and how often. I didn''t use this for about 18 months and would have said it''s a waste of $$$. But now that I use it, my bosu rarely gets touched. I also like it a lot more than a high step for 1 legged work and step ups. If you are looking to purchase it for that New Year''s Resolution then I would pass. It''s quite bulky and heavy and takes up a lot of space both inflated and deflated. The DVDs IMO are not worth the money and I wouldn''t recommend them to anyone but beginners. Major boredom factor with them.

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This is a versatile piece of equipment. It''s not as unstable as a Bosu ball but adds a nice cushion for steps and jumps that a standard step doesn''t provide, which is better for joints. You can use it for variations of squats and lunges as well as other exercises for different body parts. I also like the resistance cord catches/locks. I quite frankly don''t think that it adds much of a balance challenge, unlike some reviewers here. And I do consider myself to be balance-challenged. For me the benefit is that it''s a piece of equipment that I can use to do steps and jumps all barefoot in my home. My complaint is that it is a bit bulky and I don''t like the workout DVD that comes with it.

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I bought this as a christmas gift for myself and I have to say, after a few trials, I love it. The DVD that comes with has a great variety of workouts and the workouts are intense. When I first started using it, I was a little scared of falling off and it slipped a bit on my wood floors. However, placing the whole thing on a yoga mat cleared that problem up. My only problem with the step360 is that it never seems to be as inflated as it is on the videos that making for a bit of an adjustment every time you use it.

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