difference between Athletic Training and AfterBurn?
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Here's a link with the exercises for each workout in LIS that might help...
Team vf- help with cathe lis premixes please - Video Fitness Forum
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CommittedtoFitness
Cathlete
Afterburn provides more cardio work than Athletic Training, which is a blend of cardio and strength. I find the cardio segment in Athletic Training, which lasts about 7 minutes, tougher than anything in Afterburn but the cumulative cardio work in Afterburn exceeds what is in Athletic Training. Afterburn is a challenging but fun workout. Afterburn doesn't involve a step or firewalker bands, and there is no floor work. It's just 10 pairs of drills using hand weights, sliding disks, or no equipment. Each pair of drills is repeated but there's an express premix with single drills, and this premix is a good way to learn the program. I prefer Afterburn over Athletic Training. Both are good workouts but Afterburn seems to go faster for me. Cardio Supersets is another good workout. It's not quite as tough as Afterburn but it's a good workout.
Fembot40
Cathlete
Afterburn, like mentioned, seems more cardio based. I'm on my STS rest week and did Afterburn yesterday and today I am feeling every muscle in my hips (in a good way). This workout is a real sweat factory, by the end, my floor is slippery. I don't find this with Athletic Training. Have you tried High Reps or High Step Challenge yet?
I agree Afterburn is a sweat fest, even more so for the Double Trouble premix which is intervals 1-10A and then 1-10B, with less pauses btwn intervals.
My heart rate is up at the beginning of Athletic Training but really drops during the middle of the workout. So, I do the AT Extreme premix which does the step cardio twice and omits a few of the bicep isolation exercises. It still has the firewalkers, some tricep work, pushups and some overhead presses so I definitely get more strength training but it keeps my heart rate up alot longer.
My heart rate is up at the beginning of Athletic Training but really drops during the middle of the workout. So, I do the AT Extreme premix which does the step cardio twice and omits a few of the bicep isolation exercises. It still has the firewalkers, some tricep work, pushups and some overhead presses so I definitely get more strength training but it keeps my heart rate up alot longer.
CommittedtoFitness
Cathlete
I discovered the AT extreme premix about a month ago and like the mix a lot but I cannot make it through the cardio drills without pausing. I never attempt it unless I am feeling strong. I've been hoping to work up to the point where I can make it all the way through without stopping but I sometimes wonder how realistic that goal is. Can anyone else make it through? Stacy? I have the utmost admiration for anyone who can.
I never do premixes, so thank you for the challenge, CommittedtoFitness! I did the Athletic Step Extreme today and WOW. I was a sweaty mess. I made it through without stopping but know my legs will not be happy with me tomorrow!!!
oh and I did purchase AB, can't wait to try it!!!
oh and I did purchase AB, can't wait to try it!!!
CommittedtoFitness
Cathlete
Nikkithin, you should be very proud to have made it through the AT Extreme Premix without stopping. I can almost make it through the cardio segment once but not twice. I need to pause countless times. Cathe says to remove one of the risers if the workout is too much, but I don't see how that would help. I am 5'7" and accustomed to using an 8-inch step. It's the rapid pace that gets me. I know I'm not supposed to jump when doing the straddle lunges, but I do because I think it's easier than dropping down into more of a squat. I've been doing the Extreme Premix with the expectation that it would get easier with time but after at least a half dozen tries, I'm thinking I must be just plain crazy.
Enjoy Afterburn!
Enjoy Afterburn!
I spoke too soon....I just did After Burn and could not make it through the end!!! I think I missed the last interval. Holy cow. Thank you to those that told me to get it. It definitely is a way different work out than AT, very fun and goes fast, perfect for a weekend work out!!