Thanks Julie! I really do enjoy the HC series. Every time I don't do them for a while, I get reminded, but as I don't have a high step, I never did HCE #1. I have a table (outdoor 15") that I use for leg presses. When I looked at the workout more closely, I realized I could get away with that and my regular step. It was so worth it! The IMax 3 sections are some of the harder ones, and the HSC sections just fit so well with it. I was dripping sweat the whole time (and I workout in the garage so it was chilly). I really enjoyed it.
Now, will I talk you out of doing Circuit Max for HCE1? I don't know. I like Circuit Max, too. It's another hardcore one. I think HCE1 gives a better upper body workout (the circuits don't really do much for me upperbody wise as in order to keep my heart rate under 165, I need to go lighter on the weights!), but it's another of my favorites.