idea for cathe live

[freebird]

How about low impact tabatacise? Did the original this morning, it's one of my favorites, such a great workout that accomplishes so much in a short amount of time.
A low impact version would be heavenly...

 

[Kathy G]

I second that suggestion! That sounds great! I just did Afterburn last week and forgot how much I love that workout. It's tough but all low impact.

 

[forum_admin]

It's just not possible to make a low impact tabata. By definition a tabata workout only has a 20 sec work interval that needs to to be done at as close to 100% of MHR as possible. This means you need maximum intensity to reach this level of fitness. Even most plyo moves wont reach a level high enough to be considered a true tabata work interval. With low impact the intensity is not as great as that of a similar plyo exercise, so the low impact move needs to be done for a longer period of time to have the same benefit and this kind of rules out making a tabata workout. Just because a workout follows the 20 sec work interval, 10 sec rest doesn't mean it is a tabata workout. It also needs to push your heart rate to as close to 100% of your MHR as possible.

 

[firemedic]

I understand the need and also love low impact. Have you tried the 2 different RWH Hi/Lo live classes? I love those so much. You get the best of both workouts without having to change dvds and I feel that during live, I push myself harder to keep up with Cathe and the class.