Angel13062
Member
Hello everyone. I am just starting out with Cathe's workout. I am torn as to which step to purchase, the Club Step of the High Step?
Can you help?
Thank you!
Angel
Can you help?
Thank you!
Angel
Club Step or High Step
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Hi Angel!
This would depend on which workouts you do. If you plan to do the step workouts, Imaxes, Body Max, etc., you would want the club step. But...
I had a couple of 8" aerobic steps along with many of the Firm high steps (the square one, the incline one, the Transfirmer), but I wanted a longer step and one with better shock absorbtion for my knees so in early June I purchased the original Club step and I LOVE it!! Since then, and since the risers are compatible in the club and high step, I purchased the high step as well. This way, I can mix and match the risers to get different step levels. I have since gotten rid of the other steps. It's nice to stack all the risers up and the two steps now take up much less room.
Which workouts do you have?
This would depend on which workouts you do. If you plan to do the step workouts, Imaxes, Body Max, etc., you would want the club step. But...
I had a couple of 8" aerobic steps along with many of the Firm high steps (the square one, the incline one, the Transfirmer), but I wanted a longer step and one with better shock absorbtion for my knees so in early June I purchased the original Club step and I LOVE it!! Since then, and since the risers are compatible in the club and high step, I purchased the high step as well. This way, I can mix and match the risers to get different step levels. I have since gotten rid of the other steps. It's nice to stack all the risers up and the two steps now take up much less room.
Which workouts do you have?
Angel13062
Member
I do have the TransFirmer. Will that work until I purchase the Club step or the high step?
Actually tonight will be my first workout with Cathe. Here are the dvd's that I just purchased:
Total Cardio/Basic Step/Low Impact Step/Body Fusion
Total Muscle Sculpting/Stability Balls for Abs
Total Body Stretching
Boot Camp/Muscle Endurance
Power Hour/MIS/Body Max.
My plan was to start with Cathe's beginner rotation. Do you all think that is a good idea. I am not new to working out, I would classify myself as an intermediate, but I am new to Cathe's workouts.
Thanks so much for your responses.
Angel
Actually tonight will be my first workout with Cathe. Here are the dvd's that I just purchased:
Total Cardio/Basic Step/Low Impact Step/Body Fusion
Total Muscle Sculpting/Stability Balls for Abs
Total Body Stretching
Boot Camp/Muscle Endurance
Power Hour/MIS/Body Max.
My plan was to start with Cathe's beginner rotation. Do you all think that is a good idea. I am not new to working out, I would classify myself as an intermediate, but I am new to Cathe's workouts.
Thanks so much for your responses.
Angel
kathryn
Cathlete
I personally wouldn't use the transfirmer for a non-Firm step workout, or any moves with impact. I find the plastic the Transfirmer is made out of to be harder, with less 'give' than the Step or HIgh Step. And the edges are squared off, which increases the risk of catching your foot on the corner (at least for me!).
The Transfirmer would be useful for weight workouts in which Cathe uses the High Step for step-ups/leg presses, like Bootcamp or Muscle Endurance (or the great combo workout that combines segments from the two).
The Transfirmer would be useful for weight workouts in which Cathe uses the High Step for step-ups/leg presses, like Bootcamp or Muscle Endurance (or the great combo workout that combines segments from the two).
Hi Angel!
I used the Transfirmer (one part of it) for step work outs until I got the club step and stacked together for leg presses, etc. It will work, but it's not as long as the club step and it's made of hard plastic (can be a little slippery if you get some of Cathe's step workouts that are quick). You will definitely not regret the purchase of the club step. Congrats on your Cathe purchases! You will be hooked like me soon, adding her step workouts and cardio! As far as starting out, you could start with the beginner rotation and if that is too easy for you (I haven't done them myself) then you step it up. What workouts did you do prior to Cathe? I did Taebo Live Advanced and the Firm and I went right into Cathe's advanced workouts. I did have to make some modifications and I wouldn't suggest starting out using the same poundage she is, even it it sounds easy at the start, I'm sure others will agree. The first time I did MIS, my upper body trembled - in a great way. Welcome, you'll be hooked.
I used the Transfirmer (one part of it) for step work outs until I got the club step and stacked together for leg presses, etc. It will work, but it's not as long as the club step and it's made of hard plastic (can be a little slippery if you get some of Cathe's step workouts that are quick). You will definitely not regret the purchase of the club step. Congrats on your Cathe purchases! You will be hooked like me soon, adding her step workouts and cardio! As far as starting out, you could start with the beginner rotation and if that is too easy for you (I haven't done them myself) then you step it up. What workouts did you do prior to Cathe? I did Taebo Live Advanced and the Firm and I went right into Cathe's advanced workouts. I did have to make some modifications and I wouldn't suggest starting out using the same poundage she is, even it it sounds easy at the start, I'm sure others will agree. The first time I did MIS, my upper body trembled - in a great way. Welcome, you'll be hooked.
Angel13062
Member
Thank you all for your responses. I guess it will be the Club Step to start! Any particular place you would recommend to buy from?
I did my first workouts last night, boy did I sweat! I did the Basic Step and the lower body workout from Total Body Sculpting.
I am following Cathe's beginner rotation for now.
Angel
I did my first workouts last night, boy did I sweat! I did the Basic Step and the lower body workout from Total Body Sculpting.
I am following Cathe's beginner rotation for now.
Angel
Muffin Top
Cathlete
I noticed Amazon.com had a good price on the club step. I got mine from a seller on ebay and it ended up being around 80.00 with freight.
Angel13062
Member
I will give Amazon and ebay a try. I have read on some of the posts that the step comes with one of Cathe's workouts, is this true?
Angel
Angel
I got my club step on walmart.com, which sells it for just under $58. I think that's about the cheapest I've found. (My local fitness store's price was $100!) I believe they also have the option of buying it with a Cathe DVD included as well for a little bit more money. Good luck!
amberwaves
Cathlete
Hi Angel,
You sound just like me....moving on from the firm...I used the transfirmer for a couple months with the cathe workouts, I flipped it a couple times on the edge. Lucky I didn't break something. So, I finally got around to a new step, "the original health club step" it was sooo worth it. Be sure you know the differences though, the one with the dvd's is a smaller one, probably not much bigger than what you have now. Take a look at Cathe's home page and click on the step info's you can see the measurements are different on some. I bought mine at Walmart for around 70 with shipping (58 base then shipping). I do still use my fanny lifter (from BSS1) for High step, but that will be going soon too, as I can't do some of her blasts in High Step Training without hitting the edge.
Good Luck....you are now moving towards being a Cathe addict...an I'll tell you it's well worth it!!!!
Amber
You sound just like me....moving on from the firm...I used the transfirmer for a couple months with the cathe workouts, I flipped it a couple times on the edge. Lucky I didn't break something. So, I finally got around to a new step, "the original health club step" it was sooo worth it. Be sure you know the differences though, the one with the dvd's is a smaller one, probably not much bigger than what you have now. Take a look at Cathe's home page and click on the step info's you can see the measurements are different on some. I bought mine at Walmart for around 70 with shipping (58 base then shipping). I do still use my fanny lifter (from BSS1) for High step, but that will be going soon too, as I can't do some of her blasts in High Step Training without hitting the edge.
Good Luck....you are now moving towards being a Cathe addict...an I'll tell you it's well worth it!!!!
Amber
Angel13062
Member
Amber, thank you for the response and the info! I was not aware that the step w/the workouts was smaller. I am glad you responded before I made my purchase!
Yesterday I did my 2nd day of Cathe's workouts, Basic Step and upper body workout from Total Body Sculpting.
Angel
Yesterday I did my 2nd day of Cathe's workouts, Basic Step and upper body workout from Total Body Sculpting.
Angel
amberwaves
Cathlete
Angel, I apologize, I just checked out her steps on the home page and they are the same as the one with the videos. I was thinking about the one they sell at Target with Cathe DVD's in it, it's a package deal, that one is definately smaller....just be careful when you go shopping and look for the one that is 43-44 inches long. good luck
Amber
Amber
Angel13062
Member
Got it, thanks again!
Angel
Angel