IMAX every day?

[beth53]

I know Cathe says to take a break in between IMAXs but I was wondering if it's okay to do 1/2 an IMAX every day. I've been doing a kind of homemade CTX since I don't own that. I do 5 IMAX intervals plus one body part from S&H. I've enjoyed this rotation but wondered about the cardio part. Any suggestions?

 

[starlight6]

Seems to me if you feel good, you're doing great!

 

[Shaz]

Just take a day off (or just do the weights) whenever you feel too tired and you will be fine. Also, take 1 day off per week.
Sharon

 

[fab40]

I would think that you would get bored doing this so often, but I think half everyday would be fine. I often do interval workouts and I see no problems. If you want more variety, Mindy Mylrea and CIA have some good interval workouts.

 

[kristieschultz]

I think that she says not to do imax back to back because this is a very high impact workout. You really don't want to be doing, nor is there any reason whatsoever (unless you are some type of athlete) that you need to be doing a high impact workout every day. I don't really know the biomechanics of it all, BUT, high impact is very hard on your body (your joints etc). Your body needs a break from this. You probably don't want to do it more than twice or three times a week at the most. In my opinion doing high impact every day could very well lead to injury. Good luck and enjoy your workouts!!

Kristie Schultz
AFAA certified instructor

 

[beth53]

Thanks for the input. I've changed my rotation and am doing other cardio along with IMAX - some Christi Taylor, Rhythmic Step, and MIC. I try to break up the high impact days with regular stepping.