What DVD blasts away the most calories?

[rebecca_esq]

I am fairly new to Cathe and trying to lose 10 pounds. I have been working out with Cathe about 6 days a week. I know that I need to be more careful with my diet to see my scale budge, but I am curious to see what others think are the biggest calorie burners. So far, I have been doing Hiit, IMAX2, Body Max 2, Drill Max, Cardio Core Circuit, and KPC. Any other suggestions to mix-up the cardio? I did pre-order the new Intensity DVD and I am hoping that will be perfect to help me lose a few pounds. I have also been using her Gym Style Series and Butts & Guts for toning. Any suggestions would be welcome!

[morgs]

Hi Rebecca,

Sounds like you have all the DVD's that you need to blast it off. I wanted to chime in because a few years ago when I wanted to loose an extra 10 pounds, I found that rotating these DVD's REALLY made it melt off.

IMAX 2, Kick , Punch, Cruch, Kick Max, and Step Jump & Pump.

I would do the Step, and Hi Lo premix on Step Jump and pump and didn't do too many weight related work outs. However, One work out that I just got myself hooked on was to do: IMAX2 all the way through , and then jump over to Cardio & Weights and do the upper body weight work with abs.

You have the right idea though,,,with Intensity I think you'll have everything you need. ( LOVE Body Max 2 as well. ) I have yet to get Intensity, cause right now I am in week 4 of doing Insanity with Shaun T, BUT , Cathe's Intensity is on my Christmas list ! Just my two cents !

Morgan

[rebecca_esq]

Morgan,

Thanks so much for your advice! I honestly have never used the Cardio & Weights before (even though I own it). I will definitely try to mix that in with Imax 2. Do you think I will be able to handle Insanity!? I can make it through Cathe's DVDs, but I am very intimidated by Insanity. I am not sure if I will be able to make it through, but am very intrigued. Thanks again for your support and advice!

[Little Chickadee]

Cardio & Weights is one of my favorite Cathe workouts. I often do the cardio premix--it is just plain FUN!

Looks like you have a good plan going! I have no idea about Insanity--I'm not the insane type.

[Amy Steppe]

Workouts that burn 700+ calories

IMAX Extreme from the Terminator

Body Max 2 in its entirity

4 Day Split Premix that includes kickbox or bootcamp plus all upper body

The Original Body Max

4 Day Split Higher Intensity Step and All Upper Body

You might want to go the Workout Manager - all of Cathe's workouts are listed - even the Premixes. I sometimes just use the Add a Workout at the Calendar to find the workouts that give you the most calorie burn!

I use all these when I want to torch a ton of calories!

And I agree - Cardio & Weights is really fun - the time just flies!

[morgs]

Originally Posted by rebecca_esq

Morgan,

Thanks so much for your advice! I honestly have never used the Cardio & Weights before (even though I own it). I will definitely try to mix that in with Imax 2. Do you think I will be able to handle Insanity!? I can make it through Cathe's DVDs, but I am very intimidated by Insanity. I am not sure if I will be able to make it through, but am very intrigued. Thanks again for your support and advice!

Actually,,,I DO think you will be able to handle Insanity. Funny you ask this because the other day, I was telling one of the guys here that if it were not for the Cathe work outs that I have been doing, I don't think I would have had the endurance to do Insanity. I think the only reason I can get through the moves in Insanity is because I did work outs such as : IMAX2, IMAX3, Bootcamp, and some of the other 'blast' involved work outs that Cathe has. Honestly, I would not recommend Insanity to someone who has been sedentary. BUT, like I said, if you can get through Cathe's work outs, you will definately be able to push through Insanity. It's basically all drills and etc. Man, if you can get through IMAX3, you can get through anything !!! I am on Recovery week now with Insanity ( not really recovery though,,the work outs are just as tough. ) Then, I head into month 2 of Insanity AND then I can get back into my Cathe rotations !! I was intimidated at first too , BUT if you like Cardio and drills and etc...you'll LOVE insanity. highly recommended !!

Morgan