HSA OR HSC WHICH IS BETTER?

[jen buck]

I am slowly adding to my Cathe DVD collection and I was wondering what is the difference between High Step Advanced and High Step Challenge. I need input from experienced Cathe exercisers so I know which one to purchase next. Please give your reasons why you like one better than the other.

Thank you for your expertise

Jen
AKA Cathe addict in the making

 

[Boybert]

Hi Jen! There are a number of threads on the two workouts. You can do a search and find lots of great info. If you enter HSTA into the search function and search all forums you will see quite a few to help you I have HSTA & only parts of HSC from hardcore extreme. I can tell you both are good for different reasons. I really like HSTA b/c it has unique exercises like one armed dips and side to side pushups. Then again, I like HSC for the side pushups, too. I find HSTA to be pretty intense! Seems like some people don't care for the music in HSTA but it doesn't really bother me b/c I'm so busy working Anyway, I think they are both great. That doesn't help a whole lot, does it??


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Debbie

 

[jillybean]

Someone may beat me to this, but here is a brief run down:

HSTA has all cardio sessions on a high step (set at 8").
HSC features some high step cardio (on a 6" step) and some floor cardio.

HSTA offers 5 cycles of the following: cardio, leg press, lower body work, compound movement, upper body working same body part that was worked in the compound movement.
HSC offers 5 cycles of the following: cardio, lower body, upper body, sometimes more lower body, then some more upper body - HSC has a 'less structured' format - but it moves a lot faster and I really like that.

HSTA offers no ab work
HSC offers about a six min. ab segment just before the final stretch.

HSTA offers SIX rounds of leg presses (holding one dumbbell in your hands)
HSC offers 3 of them (two with the band, one with overhead presses using light dumbbells).

HSTA groups all the chest work together, bicep work together, etc.
HSC does not do this; you'll do push ups in one cycle and then pec flies during a different cycle.

HSTA offers about 11 total min. of cardio.
HSC offers about 6 total min. of cardio.

HSTA has tougher upper body work and some interesting moves like one-armed tricep dips.
HSC offers some interesting moves as well, including a lot of Dyna-band work.

HSTA is my favorite of the two - because it leaves me feeling more "worked out" than HSC
HSC, however, has more of a fun factor and I LOVE the music.

I'd recommend both.

 

[jordan]

Hi Jen,

Of the two you mentioned, HSTA fits my needs better.

HSTA is designed as an advanced workout.
HSC is designed as a beginner/intermediate workout.

HSTA is designed to work the core stabilizers with the exercises during the workout and does not have a separate section.

jordan

ETA: I misread your original post. I thought you wrote High Step Circuit. Then my mind saw HSC and confirmed High Step Circuit. I use HSch/HSCH for High Step Challenge to avoid confusion. With that said, I REALLY LIKE HIGH STEP CHALLENGE BEST OF ALL.


I think that I like HSCH because the way the workout is designed I can heavy up with my weights more. Normally, I am a bit winded after the cardio sections of circuit workouts; and I don't feel like I have gotten the most out of my weight workout. HSCH allows me to mix it up a bit from other circuits and still get the endurance benefits. Cathe always seems to change things up a bit, (just look at the IMAX's). Sometimes, I use my treadmill and run during the aerobic sections of HSCH. Running gives this workout a whole new challenge for me. I also like the music more in this workout. But I own them both and they compliment each other .

Have fun with whichever you choose,
jordan

 

[lesliew]

I don't know, I wouldn't consider HSC a beginner/intermediate workout. I guess if you do Cathe's advanced stuff all the time you might find it a little easier, but I consider it more of a high intermediate workout. I prefer it to HSA because the music is better and I find HSA to stress my wrists too much. There's a lot of push ups and dips in this one.

Edited to add; unless you're referring to High Step Circuit, which is a beginner/intermediate workout, not to be confused with High Step Challenge, which is what I'm talking about!

 

[red_mct]

I think she means High Step Training Advanced (HSTA) vs. HSC (High Step Challenge).

I have both and think everyone else should, too.

Marie

 

[jen buck]

Thank you everyone for their input. Sorry about the confusion with the abbreviations. I did mean High Step Challenge and High Step Advanced Training. I still haven't decided which DVD, but thanks again for taking the time to give me low down on each one.

Ciao Amigos,
Jen