How did you build up to high impact ?

[Cassadine86]

I was looking at hardcore extreme and other dvd's and couldn't help but wonder if I will ever be able to do them. How did you build up to doing those high impact workouts?


.Lisa

 

[SRP]

I started out with high impact, actually - way back in the 80s, when that's really all there was. Then I went into running, had to back off due to knee problems, and that's how I started the lower impact stuff. I really like the high impact best but have to be a little more careful now.

The thing that is good about Cathe's workouts though, is that they're not straight, full-on high impact. With her step routines, she mixes in step along with high impact jumping, for example, so it's easier to tolerate.

You can just ease into the high impact stuff though. Do what you can of it in her workouts, and then alter it to low impact moves that are similar when you've had enough.

And if you don't want to do high impact, then don't! That's okay too. Someone here on the forums can always help out if you have questions about how to convert a specific high impact into low impact. Just remember to enjoy the workout!

 

[andtckrtoo]

I think a lot of us just built up to it. We started with a more high impact workout and modified when we had to (heels instead of jacks, lower step height...) and worked with that until we could do it, then bumped up the level again. Pick one day a week where you plan to challenge yourself, then get a work out you'd like to do (don't go too far out of line, just up a level or two), and do as much as you can of it.

 

[Boybert]

I agree w/ others about building up, but truthfully some people's bodies just don't agree w/ high impact & that's cool. They find other ways to get high intensity, like spinning, water aerobics, etc.


"you miss 100% of the shots you never take"


Debbie

 

[kathryn]

Add a bit more impact each workout. Get some puzzle mats to help absorb the impact. Strengthen your legs by doing weight work or less extreme plyos like Plyo X.