How do I Begin?

[Lunachyk]

I'm probably a "high intermediate" level exerciser (if such a thing exists!) and based on all the great reviews, I just bought all the Cathe DVDs (*and* the videos that aren't on DVD yet). Gutsy, huh? ;-)

I started with CardioKicks and absolutely love it! Then, this morning I went for the step portion of MIC and it almost killed me. I could handle the intensity (sort of), but I quickly realized just how choreographically-challenged I really am. Cathe and crew were going one way, I was going the other...I think I actually heard my cat snickering at one point. Not pretty.

Anyway, which videos should I use to learn the jargon? It's not like I haven't done step before, I've just never done anything quite this complex. I will, of course, actually preview the videos from now on, but so I know where to begin, do any of Cathe's workouts spend more time breaking down the steps?

Thanks for your help!

 

[JustMe]

This is just my opinion...but to me the earlier the Cathe tape the easier the choreography. The first ones I ever did were Step Heat and Mega Step Blast. It took a couple times, but I did pick it up then moving on to her more current ones wasn't so difficult..............Jodi

 

[niclyf]

Welcome to Cathe-land!! :-jumpy Hang on tight!

Well .. I second the nomination for Mega Step Blast and Step Heat. Those tend to break things down a bit more. From there, I think you could move onto Step Max, which tends to offer up intensity, without being overly complex. Power Max and Step Fit do tend to break things down a little more, and will get you accustomed to some of the moves that Cathe uses in MIC, however there are a couple of intricate moves that would require some rewinds. Never underestimate the power of the "preview" beforehand .. it makes a huge difference!!

Keep us posted on how you're progressing!!
Nicole

 

[jillybean]

MIC does move fast, and there is little breakdown. I learned all of Cathe's moves with CTX. They are quite short so I would practice in the evenings after doing a Firm or another workout in the morning. I didn't have to worry about stopping, rewinding, or not getting my heart rate up, since I had already worked out in the a.m. Once I got down the ricochets, up and backs, and all of that, I sold all of my other tapes and dove into the Cardio Hits DVD and the Rhythmic Step+ DVD. It worked really well for me. But I didn't have the earlier tapes like you do, so if the others suggest MSB and Step Heat, then go for it! Congrats on your bold (but awesome) purchases and have fun!

 

[Lunachyk]

Thanks to you all for the great suggestions! I'll try the earlier vids, and have been thinking about doing a CTX rotation, anyway, so I'm very happy to know it will be a good way to learn.

Still sore, three days later-- and loving it!
Linda