I'm doing my Birthday shopping--which Cathe should I ch...

[elsie3]

Hi everyone;

My birthday is in August, and thanks to my wonderful in-laws, I can always count on some birthday money. What would you all get for around $50? I only have Step Works, Power Max, and Body Max, so I have a lot of catching up to do. I really want the Imaxes.

I think my husband will be getting me the new workout presale--what a deal for 11 workouts! He probably thinks I'm mental, but he humors me because he gets off having to shop and get me something I wouldn't want or use.

Here's another question: I had always assumed that the workouts got harder as they went along, and that always scared me because I still struggle with Body Max at the weight Cathe uses--those crazy 8's! But after reading some posts, I feel somewhat heartened. How would you rate the intensity of Cathe workouts?

Thanks for your input!

Carol F;-)

 

[gogigi]

Hi Carol,
I think all of Cathe's are challenging. I would look at some purchases from the Intensity Series. What do you want to focus on...cardio? weight? circuit?
For a cardio purchase consider the Imax 2/C&W DVD.
For endurance training consider the Boot Camp/Muscle Endurance DVD.
For strength/endurance training consider the Pyramid DVD(has both an upper body and a lower body workout).
If you are looking for cardio and you want to get the Imax's go for it! They are killer workouts and Imax 2 is more fun music/move wise, but they are both worth having in my opinion! I'm know others will chime in here. If I were you, I would watch the clips and purchase what interested me the most. You can't go wrong! Have fun!
Angela:7

 

[pace1987]

RE: I'm doing my Birthday shopping--which Cathe should ...

I really don't think you can go wrong with IMAX 2 & Cardio & Weights. IMAX 2 kicks my butt everytime. Cardio & Weights is fun but if you don't like ciruit you can always use the mix & match menu and mix everything up. The funny thing is I think that the IS series is much tougher then the BB Series but I have to say that KPC is tough}(. I was going to do Bodymax but I was previewing because I haven't done it in a while but IMHO I think some of it is to fast. If I do do it I know that I will pause in certain areas. I would rate Cathe's Intensity High but that is why I like her because I am always pushing to try even harder and don't forget you can always modify in certain areas until you reach her level which maybe in certain videos I might never but at least I know I push and thats what counts Well anyway Happy Birthday!!

 

[Maximus]

RE: I'm doing my Birthday shopping--which Cathe should ...

IMax is great but definitely the most intense. IMO Step Blast is the most fun & also very intense, but not so much that you need a nap when you finish.