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Intensity vs. IMax 3

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Old 02-16-2011, 06:59 PM
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Which is more difficult Intensity or Imax 3. Imax 3 kills me and I am an advanced exerciser. I don't have Intensity yet, but if it's on the same lines as IMax I can't take it.
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Old 02-16-2011, 08:59 PM
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I love them both. Imax 3 is a favorite go to for me.

Intensity is harder. There is no break or rest/recovery. It just starts and keeps going. For me the HiIT section is easier than the step and step interval sections.

Intensity is TOUGH!!!

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Old 02-17-2011, 07:13 AM
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I say Intensity is much harder than Imax 3.

I just did Imax 3 on Tuesday of this week and Intensity today. The first 30 minutes of Intensity is killer (and that includes the warm-up). As Nan mentioned, there are no breaks until you get to the HiiT section which is around the 30 minute mark. Once you make it that far, it gets better and you start to feel like you will actually make it to the end!

With all the premixes and the ability to mix and match, you could just do pieces of it until you work up to the entire thing.

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Old 02-17-2011, 07:31 AM
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I'll third that! I did Intensity this morning and it's definitely harder. And absolutely those first 30 minutes are killer and always have me looking forward to the Hiit portions with their lovely breaks.
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Old 02-17-2011, 08:19 AM
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I did Intensity this morning too! I love that workout. It is sooo tough, but fun too. I feel very virtuous after completing it.

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Old 02-17-2011, 10:03 AM
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Intensity is definitely tougher than Imax3
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Old 02-17-2011, 12:29 PM
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You knew there had to be one

I could do Intensity every day, all day, but for some reason, I cannot get through IMAX 3.
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Old 02-17-2011, 07:20 PM
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I appreciate everyone's reply. Now I'm scared of Intensity...lol

Jacmar, what's the difference for you?
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Old 02-17-2011, 10:39 PM
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I think the HIIT at the end of Intensity is what makes it harder than IMAX 3. The step portion is really tough, but the HIIT puts it over the top. And there is no recovery time. Ouch!!!
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Old 02-18-2011, 04:06 AM
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question for you all.Are all the premixes involving the low impact HIIT ,low impact.many thanks,mel
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