Scared to try Imax 3!

[jeslyn54]

I finally tried Imax 3 yesterday. It was definitely tough - the interval blasts are killer. I agree that the step combos seem to be a break between the blasts. There's a lot of jumping in this one so I probably won't do it more than once a week (or every other week). I had to take some longer rests and water breaks, and also had to rewind a few times on the trickier combos. By the end of the workout, my HRM showed that I had burned 480 calories (and I'm 5'2" 116 lbs). I was pretty happy about that - and felt great that I got through it.

[gonnabea5]

Just so you know, BM2 is on the 8in step. IM3 is on a 6in.

Shereta

[ebonynicole]

I'm scared of IMAX 3 too, it's like an internal battle. I think I would have to attempt this one on a day when I feel strong and have energy. I may venture into IMAX 3 one day but for now I have enough to keep me busy.

[buneknek]

I have IMAX2 and love it! Is IMAX3 choreography harder?

[Farah636]

I bought imax 3 a while back and sort of put it on hold after a few attempts. It's HARD!! With so many high impact moves and choreography that confused me half the time, I haven't been very motivated to get back into it. However, seeing this thread makes me want to try putting it back into my rotation. Plus, I *did* promise myself that I would conquer this workout one day...

[CommittedtoFitness]

Buneknek,
I'd say the choreography in IMAX3 is similar to that in IMAX2. I find that I need to modify more of the blasts in IMAX3 than in IMAX2 to reduce the impact on my knees. I got the impression from what I've read on this forum that a lot of people like the music in IMAX2 better than IMAX3. I like them both. If you like IMAX2, I say go for IMAX3.

[lainabaina]

i just did IMAX 3 again & here is my take on it. the choreo is a little tricky, but for me it has to do with the turning. i'm not sure if i am always turning the right way, but i make it work for me. the blasts are tough but do-able and my favorite one is #8, plyo/air/tuck one. the one that is hardest for me is the one where you are straddling the step & jump up & down, eventually doing jacks on & off the step. i don't have the foot endurance for that one. seriously, my feet are what give out right around the time you do the jacks.

i do believe this is one that you can't give up on as far as the tricky choreo. you'll get it, just takes some practice!