Cathe's 2010 Intensity Workout?
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FitChick25
Cathlete
LOVE Intensity!! Definitely extremely tough, I'm always grateful for the low impact HiiT at the end, which really isn't all that much of a break, but it's a break from the jumping lol. I actually didn't love this one immediately, so give it a few tries if you're not in love on the first try. It's so worth it!
CommittedtoFitness
Cathlete
I need to modify certain high-impact moves in Intensity (e.g., I do sumos instead of plie jacks), and I do the low-impact HiiT but not the high-impact HiiT segment. I particularly like the Intensity Max section, which is about 9 minutes long. I often tack it onto the end of other programs, including the new low impact series, just to make sure I got in a good cardio blast.
I like IMAX2 better than Intensity largely because the impact doesn't seem as severe (perhaps because I've managed to modify it enough times that I don't need to think about it as much). Nothing beats buttercup (actually I think buttercup is part of Cardio and Weights, which is on the same disk as IMAX2)!
I like IMAX2 better than Intensity largely because the impact doesn't seem as severe (perhaps because I've managed to modify it enough times that I don't need to think about it as much). Nothing beats buttercup (actually I think buttercup is part of Cardio and Weights, which is on the same disk as IMAX2)!
CommittedtoFitness-
Yes, I believe you are correct about Buttercup. I haven't do C&W in a long time.
Well, after previewing this workout, honestly I think I will do Cycle Reebok foundational ride or Circuit Blast b/c I'm not quite there yet. Hoping to do LIS one more time then move forward into Cathe's other series.
Yes, I believe you are correct about Buttercup. I haven't do C&W in a long time.
Well, after previewing this workout, honestly I think I will do Cycle Reebok foundational ride or Circuit Blast b/c I'm not quite there yet. Hoping to do LIS one more time then move forward into Cathe's other series.
L Sass
Cathlete
I love and adore a brutal butt-kicking by Cathe, one that leaves me a sweaty, sucking-for-air blob.
When I got the LIS I thought that would be Afterburn. In fact after doing AB the first time I was sure of it. The 2nd time through, I was surprised at how much easier AB felt, and this week when I did it a 3rd time, I found it to be on the level of IMAX3 in terms of sweatfest, but MUCH more doable than the 1st time through.
I came away realizing that for all-out all out, there is nothing IMO, like Intensity. I love love LOVE that workout. That wind-sucking, chest-exploding, cry-for-mercy is the best, and Intensity delivers like no other (well, except for maybe an A-Jock mish-mosh.) Give it a shot and enjoy.
When I got the LIS I thought that would be Afterburn. In fact after doing AB the first time I was sure of it. The 2nd time through, I was surprised at how much easier AB felt, and this week when I did it a 3rd time, I found it to be on the level of IMAX3 in terms of sweatfest, but MUCH more doable than the 1st time through.
I came away realizing that for all-out all out, there is nothing IMO, like Intensity. I love love LOVE that workout. That wind-sucking, chest-exploding, cry-for-mercy is the best, and Intensity delivers like no other (well, except for maybe an A-Jock mish-mosh.) Give it a shot and enjoy.
mini-natty
Cathlete
I am new to Cathe but Intensity and the HIIT's were my first experiences with her. At first, I LOVED the HIIT's but Intensity, not so much. I think it was because I was new to step and found the choreography very confusing. So I went back and found Basic Step/Body Fusion which helped me through Intensity. Now I ADORE IT! Whenever I want step/hiit/bootcamp, it's my go-to video. I like the step portion very much, not too complicated, and I love the blasts, they really make you feel like your heart is going to come out of your throat! I would highly recommend it 
Jenniferlove
Cathlete
my go-to workout
One of my top favorites! As always the coreography and the music are great, and I love the extras; what great variety on one DVD!
One of my top favorites! As always the coreography and the music are great, and I love the extras; what great variety on one DVD!
Nanbo
Cathlete
I love Intensity! There is virtually no learning curve; you can jump right into it! I always have this little voice telling me that it would be okay to quit after the high impact HiiT segment , but somehow I pull it out and do the whole thing! I always feel accomplished after that!
, but somehow I pull it out and do the whole thing! I always feel accomplished after that!