Loved Low Impact Step Challenge!

[mini-natty]

Hi everyone!

I am pretty new to Cathe (started collecting her workouts since May 2011) but I have been hooked ever since! Needless to say, I had to pre-order the whole LIS, and was very excited to receive my downloads today (7am I was trying to download with my 2 1/2 year old daughter banging on the keyboard!).

I decided to try the Step Challenge first, hoping it would not be too difficult since I am new to stepping and hate complicated choreography. I have to say, I found some of the moves tricky, but not extremely tough. I am determined to nail this one! I loved the bonus step segment which has more athletic type moves. All in all, I found the workout to be fun, challenging and I was dripping with sweat at the end. 1 down, 8 more to go!

[Teals]

I imagine most of us will hit the stop button more than a few times to learn the new moves. I love the dancy complicated routines but it still takes time to learn the new material and the sequencing. Keep at it. You'll feel so accomplished once you nail it. The fun factor will kick in and the time will fly by.

Thanks for the review. I can't wait to get my DVDs.

[ricklyk1]

I received my DVDs yesterday (woot woot - thanks Cathe!) and decided to give Low Impact Challenge a whirl this morning. I think Cathe should rename this workout Low Impact FUN because I had so much fun doing the workout this morning! This workout has absolutely no dread factor for me! I found the choreography to be a mix of new and old sequenced in new ways to keep the HR and the fun factor pumping. The choreography could be tricky at times but nothing seasoned Catheletes will have problems picking up after doing the work out a few times (be prepared to get friendly with your pause button the first 2-3 goes ).

On the intensity scale (1 low, 10 high) I would rate it a 6.5. But i'm completely fine with that! After previewing the "ball buster" workouts in this series (Afterburn, Athletic Training, etc.) having a slightly easier workout is much needed. Love the variety!!

In my opinion, Low Impact Challenge is the workout i'll be reaching for when I want to torch calories but have a smile on my face the entire time.

Katie

[Jane Royse]

I started with this one, too, since I love step. I had SO much fun! I did have to pause a couple of times, & go back, but since I didn't preview the workout, I expected that. Then, as I was stretching, I watched the tricky parts again, so I think within a workout or 2, I'll get it down. Love all the premixes for this one - when I'm short on time, or have extra time, I can still pull this one out. I wasn't gasping for breath, like I do during Intensity, but I was working hard! Can't wait to try the rest!
My DH was so funny last night, when I got home from work, he said, "You're not going to work out, are you?" HA! HA! Since I called him from work yesterday morning, dying to know if the USPS box had arrived, he knew I was totally psyched.

[wonderwoman]

Did you guys use 2 risers or 1????

[Jane Royse]

Originally Posted by wonderwoman

Did you guys use 2 risers or 1????

I used 2 risers.

[pugw]

Loved this one, too. I used two but will go down to one next time because it was a little too much for me using two.

[Cosmo Mom]

Got my discs yesterday and so psyched like the rest of you! I previewed a few last night, and decided to start with this one (since Afterburn looked like a killer)

I used the 2 step risers and, at first, the warmup is FAST I thought but got used to it. Liked all the variety and the incorporation of new/old moves.

All I can say though is sitting at my desk at work, my legs are already dieing! My butt and quads are TALKING to me! So I'm calling it NOW ONSET MUSCLE SORENESS. If I'm sore this quick, I'm afraid to get out of bed tomorrow!

Another great workout Cathe! Thanks!!

[tralaiven]

Originally Posted by ricklyk1

I received my DVDs yesterday (woot woot - thanks Cathe!) and decided to give Low Impact Challenge a whirl this morning. I think Cathe should rename this workout Low Impact FUN because I had so much fun doing the workout this morning! This workout has absolutely no dread factor for me! I found the choreography to be a mix of new and old sequenced in new ways to keep the HR and the fun factor pumping. The choreography could be tricky at times but nothing seasoned Catheletes will have problems picking up after doing the work out a few times (be prepared to get friendly with your pause button the first 2-3 goes ).

On the intensity scale (1 low, 10 high) I would rate it a 6.5. But i'm completely fine with that! After previewing the "ball buster" workouts in this series (Afterburn, Athletic Training, etc.) having a slightly easier workout is much needed. Love the variety!!

In my opinion, Low Impact Challenge is the workout i'll be reaching for when I want to torch calories but have a smile on my face the entire time.

Katie

hey Katie: great to see you on the boards again. This LIC sounds perfect for me as I am recovering....I was going to do Cycle Max today...but now maybe I will reach for this one instead....

[CommittedtoFitness]

I previewed the program before trying to do it today and I still had trouble picking up some of the fast and/or turning steps. I found that it helps to use the "slow" button on the remote, although you don't get the audio when you do.