Cardio Coach vs iTrain

[melissat]

After reading all the great info on the Cardio Coach and iTrain downloads, I would like to try one. I would like to incorporate outdoor running into my current routine, but have never been a runner before (I'm in pretty good shape, but have never built up ability to run long distances). I live near a lake and my route will be pretty flat with other people around (translated into: I don't want to do walking lunges in front of a bunch of people like the Cardio Coach website suggests as a sub for the inclines).
Has anyone used CC or iTrain for this kind of workout, and if so, what's your favorite download?
Thanks in advance for the info!!
Melissa

 

[ShyWolf]

I just recently purchased iTread 11/40 and received iTreads 2/40 & 3/40 with 2 free download codes.

I'm sure somebody here still has those codes around - sorry I don't remember them.

I really enjoy using those guided workouts for when I use my TM now; the time goes by so fast.

I have not tried CC yet but I hear nothing but love for coach Sean. I would love to try before I buy with CC as I did for iTrain but alas no free downloads from CC and 14.99 or something like that (I'm a frugal buyer with 3 growing kids)is a bit much when I have no idea if I'll like it as much as some others do here.

 

[luvtorun]

Coach Sean (Cardio Coach) is wonderful! I like iTrain but I LOVE Cardio Coach. Check their website out, they have a buy two, get one free deal... it was still there a couple of days ago when I was on the site. A popular favorite is #3 which is one of my favorites also, about 40 minutes. #4 is really good. They are all good IMO. I just recently purchased Press Play which was done as a charity for the Choose Living Foundation but haven't done it yet, but from what I hear, I won't be disappointed. I like iTrain but there is no comparison IMHO to Coach Sean and his ability to say exactly the right thing at the right time in the workout.

 

[andtckrtoo]

Cardio Coach workouts are true interval workouts - with a challenge and a rest - like on Choose Living the first interval set is alternating between 1 minute hills and 1 minute sprints with 30 seconds of rest in between - you do that a total of 10 times (5 hills, 5 sprints) and you get a 3 minute rest. All of the CC's are designed to be used on any equipment.


iTrains are more steady state for the most part (the iTreads are the exception) - more like a spin class if you've ever taken one. And they are individually tailored towards the machine you will be using.

Both have their merits, and I use both at different times for different reasons. I do, however, find Coach Sean very inspirational and I feel emotional recharged as well as physically after doind Cardio Coach - and Choose Living is about as inspirational as they come.