Workouts using the High Step

[MDolfiniReed]

This week, I exercised to a Cathe dvd that uses the high step. Here was my 6-day schedule
Supersets (no high step)
High step advanced training
Push pull and core max segment 1
High step circuit and core max segment 2
High step challenge
Pyramid lower body and core max segment 3

I kicked up the high step circuit workout by upping the weights. I have to say that I find the routines that use the high step to be quite challenging. I first purchased HSAT a few months ago and have done that workout the most, so I feel most comfortable with it, although I groan through all those dang leg presses on the high step and all those push-up variations. I recently added HS Circuit and HS Challenge to my collection and had not done those before, so I thought it would be fun to do a week of workouts that use the high step. There is something about these workouts that really get me good.

I have a number of other Cathe dvds that use the high step (BC and ME and Hardcore Extreme to name two) that I hope to add to the repetoire some day soon. I'm wondering how others have incorporated the High Step workouts into their weekly or monthly rotations.
~Michelle

 

[dbelden1]

Hi Michelle:

I absolutely adore the HS! I am sidelined for a bit dealing with some knee issues, but you can bet once I am cleared to do those workouts again I will be adding them back in very frequently! I guess I like them because I started working out with The Firm and the fanny lifter, then to the Transfirmer, so that's what I have done the most BC (Before Cathe )... but I do LOVE the way they target the glutes, hamstrings and thighs (my extra trouble areas). I need to someday get the HS Challenge, but love Circuit AND Training!

I tried to do them at least once a week when I was able to do them, and substituded those workouts for Cathe's regular step routines when doing her rotations as I actually LOATHE the regular step workouts (2 left feet and SO uncoordinated when it comes to that sorta stuff!)

So, you are not alone in your enthusiasm for HS!

 

[WRITER]

Try Leg Press Mania

Legs and Glutes has a pre-mix titled Leg Press Mania -- it inserts two extra rounds of Leg Presses (for a total of 3 rounds or 6 sets). I love this pre-mix, and didn't notice it for several years until someone mentioned it on one of these threads!

I also love HSTA and Muscle Endurance!

 

[MDolfiniReed]

Another dvd that uses the high step is Cross Train Express. Cathe uses it on Leaner Legs for, you guessed it, leg presses, sit and stands, and lunges. I did this one today and I've got to say, I'd rather do leg presses and and sit and stands than those lunges with the back leg on the hs (with 3 risers). I can hear Cathe now: quit your whining.
~Michelle