First time with IMAX 2- need help with modifications

[dutchgirl]

Hi all,

I was lucky enough to get the Intensity series on DVD for Christmas and have been chomping at the bit to get started with the workouts I didn't previously have on VHS. I just did IMAX 2 for the first time today. All I can say is WOW! That is one kick ass workout! I was pretty proud of myself that I managed to do all the step parts and 8 out of 10 blasts the first time out. But now that I'm done, my knees are feeling it and I'm hoping you can help me with some modifications or substitutions.

Interval 2 or 3- the leaps facing sideways where you do 3 then go over the side and do another 3. At some point you start traveling around the step. These were not fun, what would be a substitution or modification.

Interval 3- all those genie hops have got to be changed.

Interval 7- I could do some of the ski hops and jump ups but no way would my legs let me do them all.

Interval 10- same as 7, I can do some of the power squats, but need to have something else as my knees need a break, especially after the previous 9 intervals.

Lastly, I am embarassed because I have literally no vertical leap in me at all (flat feet along with bad knees) and all the airborne jacks I can't get my legs very fair apart at all because I'm not going up very far and am coming down fast. Any suggestions on how I can save my pride and do something else and look reasonably good doing it?

I thought the music was kickin' and I think if I can get some modifications/substitutions going this could become a real favorite of mine. Loved the mini step combos!

Thanks for all your help.

 

[Aquajock]

Not sure what to tell you about Interval 2.

Interval 3: substitute two-footed vertical jumps in place, and/or power scissors a la I-max 1 interval 8 for the later one-legged hops

Interval 7: omit the tuck jumps in the last sequence, or in both sequences, and focus on ski hops and jumps-up on the step

Interval 10: substitute some on-the-floor power hops in place or ice breakers for those uneven power squats.

Re airborne jacks: do not force yourself to abduct the legs any farther than your natural range of motion. If I get 45-degrees worth of abduction on those I consider it a success. Focus on height of jump and let bredth of abduction come naturally.

On all landings, make sure you're rolling through the whole foot rather than staying on the toes; that can really aggravate knees.

Hope this helps -

A-Jock

 

[Carol_is_fit]

Sabine, don't be embarrassed! I don't know anyone who was able to do Imax2 in it's entirety the first time through, and I still can't do everything in it. Just be patient with yourself and it will come in it's own time. As for modifications, I just march when I can't keep up with Cathe and her crew. My airborne jacks are pitiful, but I'm getting there! When I first tried them, I could barely get in the air at all - LOL!! You'll get there. It takes time! But think of it this way - if the workout was easy for you to complete the first time through, how boring would that have been? I would rather be challenged by a workout and know it's going to take me some time to master it, because I can then measure my gains in strength and endurance by using it. I think you're doing just fine!!

Carol