If you were going to purchase one or the other
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Miss Lee
Cathlete
Cardio Coach 
Seriously, what you're asking for is an apples to oranges comparison. Cardio Coach will give you a FANTASTIC workout on an elliptical, treadmill, bike -- any machine, really -- as well as for running/walking outside. I'm not at all familiar with Amy Bento's kickboxing workouts so I can't speak to them, but Cathe's kickboxing DVD's would provide a better reference for comparison.
If you're new to machine cardio or a beginner to intermediate exerciser, I would probably start with Cardio Coach Volume 1 and progress from there. He only has 8 cardio workouts and they are ALL good! Most people who buy one end up getting all of them.
Seriously, what you're asking for is an apples to oranges comparison. Cardio Coach will give you a FANTASTIC workout on an elliptical, treadmill, bike -- any machine, really -- as well as for running/walking outside. I'm not at all familiar with Amy Bento's kickboxing workouts so I can't speak to them, but Cathe's kickboxing DVD's would provide a better reference for comparison.
If you're new to machine cardio or a beginner to intermediate exerciser, I would probably start with Cardio Coach Volume 1 and progress from there. He only has 8 cardio workouts and they are ALL good! Most people who buy one end up getting all of them.
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Vee
Cathlete
I agree with Michele. Cardio Coach does not compare with any cardio DVD, except perhaps a spinning or treadmill dvd.
Reasons to get Cardio Coach:
- When I started working out at the gym, although I could handle an advanced cardio dvd, I realized being fit to run was an entirely different kettle of fish. I found it tough to run for 20 minutes non-stop, and one hour seemed un-imaginable. Partly it was because running needs a different kind of endurance. Partly because running was something I was doing without a dvd instructor for company and I was left to my own devices for motivation.
- After I started and sustained with cardio coach, my running abilities grew by leaps and bounds. Partly because I did not notice time fly from the music, fabulous production values, and from constant setting changes that interval running entails. Mostly because Sean is exceptionally motivating even as just a voice in my ear. I could still keep doing the same workout without outgrowing it even as I grew more fit. I just had to keep increasing my speed and incline settings for each high-intensity interval. Within two months of using Cardio coach 2 to 3x a week, running non stop for an hour including with intervals at high speed or at an incline, followed by slower paced recovery (i.e not just steady state which is much easier) was achievable.
- My running speed and endurance reached its peak in my late thirties, including when I was a teen because of Cardio coach.
- I discovered how Cardio coach could kick my rear even if I trained on a spin bike, stationary cycle or elliptical.
I think mixing machine cardio with step/kickbox is wonderful to keep your body guessing. Coming back to an IMAX after a long absence due to running, it was so hard to keep up.
So I say try and get both.
It is impossible to pick one favorite CC. I love Vol 8 and Vol 4 the best. Both have the best music in my opinion, but that is a matter of taste. The challenges are also superbly set up. Vol 6 , Vol 2 and Vol 7 come in at second place. The rest are fantastic too! Vol 7 and vol 8 are the most intense and the joy of discovering them after doing a lower volume for a while is quite something. For that reason I recommend getting a lower volume first before getting 7 or 8. After working at a lower volume and building up performance, being humbled while still dazzled by yourself for how you conquered Vol 7 or 8 is incredible.
Reasons to get Cardio Coach:
- When I started working out at the gym, although I could handle an advanced cardio dvd, I realized being fit to run was an entirely different kettle of fish. I found it tough to run for 20 minutes non-stop, and one hour seemed un-imaginable. Partly it was because running needs a different kind of endurance. Partly because running was something I was doing without a dvd instructor for company and I was left to my own devices for motivation.
- After I started and sustained with cardio coach, my running abilities grew by leaps and bounds. Partly because I did not notice time fly from the music, fabulous production values, and from constant setting changes that interval running entails. Mostly because Sean is exceptionally motivating even as just a voice in my ear. I could still keep doing the same workout without outgrowing it even as I grew more fit. I just had to keep increasing my speed and incline settings for each high-intensity interval. Within two months of using Cardio coach 2 to 3x a week, running non stop for an hour including with intervals at high speed or at an incline, followed by slower paced recovery (i.e not just steady state which is much easier) was achievable.
- My running speed and endurance reached its peak in my late thirties, including when I was a teen because of Cardio coach.
- I discovered how Cardio coach could kick my rear even if I trained on a spin bike, stationary cycle or elliptical.
I think mixing machine cardio with step/kickbox is wonderful to keep your body guessing. Coming back to an IMAX after a long absence due to running, it was so hard to keep up.
So I say try and get both.
It is impossible to pick one favorite CC. I love Vol 8 and Vol 4 the best. Both have the best music in my opinion, but that is a matter of taste. The challenges are also superbly set up. Vol 6 , Vol 2 and Vol 7 come in at second place. The rest are fantastic too! Vol 7 and vol 8 are the most intense and the joy of discovering them after doing a lower volume for a while is quite something. For that reason I recommend getting a lower volume first before getting 7 or 8. After working at a lower volume and building up performance, being humbled while still dazzled by yourself for how you conquered Vol 7 or 8 is incredible.
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Vee
Cathlete
I want to add that I dont use Cardio Coach outdoors because I dont get to run outdoors. but I know people who love all of them outdoors.
A beginner to fitness is better of starting at Vol 1, 2 or Vol 3. A reasonably fit person who is new to running can adapt any volume by resorting to walking for the low intensity intervals and doing the higher intensity intervals at a jog/run. Alternatively, by reducing duration of the workout by doing the warm up and the first couple of challenges (ie skipping the last challenge and proceeding straight to the cool down - you even get a cue to do this as an option from Sean in some volumes). This way you have plenty of room to grow with the same workout.
A beginner to fitness is better of starting at Vol 1, 2 or Vol 3. A reasonably fit person who is new to running can adapt any volume by resorting to walking for the low intensity intervals and doing the higher intensity intervals at a jog/run. Alternatively, by reducing duration of the workout by doing the warm up and the first couple of challenges (ie skipping the last challenge and proceeding straight to the cool down - you even get a cue to do this as an option from Sean in some volumes). This way you have plenty of room to grow with the same workout.
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fit44
Cathlete
I have to agree with Michele and Vee
Amy's kickbox surge is high intermediate-advanced. It is a fun workout however, cardio coach is for all levels of fitness. It's very motivating too.
Cardio coach is good for the mind body and soul. I couldn't live without them!There is nothing like it
Amy's kickbox surge is high intermediate-advanced. It is a fun workout however, cardio coach is for all levels of fitness. It's very motivating too.
Cardio coach is good for the mind body and soul. I couldn't live without them!There is nothing like it
timea3
Cathlete
I think mixing machine cardio with step/kickbox is wonderful to keep your body guessing. After coming back to an IMAX after a long absence due to running, it was so hard to keep up.
So I say try and get both.
Vrinda is right. Try all these workouts, and shock your body. I have just Cardio Coach, Amy and Cathe DVDs and they are the best.
Timea
So I say try and get both.
Vrinda is right. Try all these workouts, and shock your body. I have just Cardio Coach, Amy and Cathe DVDs and they are the best.
Timea
RapidBreath
Cathlete
Cardio Coach, and I don't even have it yet, but it seems much more versatile than a kick box dvd.
Tamrahan
Cathlete
I would take advantage of Cardio Coaches sale going on until July 12th. I would try to get all at 50% savings. Amy's workout will keep for a while.
I cut and pasted from Sean's website:
(ends July 12th at midnight)
20% Off - Add any two workouts and save up to $5.98 - use discount code - 20percent
25% Off - Add any three workouts and save up to $11.21 -use discount code - 25percent
30% Off - Add any four workouts and save up to $17.94 - use discount code - 30percent
35% Off - Add any five workouts and save up to $26.16 - use discount code - 35percent
40% Off - Add any six workouts and save up to $35.88 - use discount code - 40percent
45% Off - Add any seven workouts and save up to $47.00 - use discount code - 45percent
50% Off - Add any eight or moreworkouts and save up to $107 - use discount code - 50percent
I cut and pasted from Sean's website:
(ends July 12th at midnight)
20% Off - Add any two workouts and save up to $5.98 - use discount code - 20percent
25% Off - Add any three workouts and save up to $11.21 -use discount code - 25percent
30% Off - Add any four workouts and save up to $17.94 - use discount code - 30percent
35% Off - Add any five workouts and save up to $26.16 - use discount code - 35percent
40% Off - Add any six workouts and save up to $35.88 - use discount code - 40percent
45% Off - Add any seven workouts and save up to $47.00 - use discount code - 45percent
50% Off - Add any eight or moreworkouts and save up to $107 - use discount code - 50percent
