imax?

[lizzyc]

I have the HC series and never did any of the other imax's. I didn';t realize how much jumping there was in the workout. My body kind of hurts when I do all that jumping. Anyone else have that problem? Also, are the other imax very jumpy too?
Thanks
Lizzy

 

[jdoll]

hey lizzy. yes, the other imax videos are very jumpy too. they are very hig impact workouts so they say you shouldn't do them more than 1-2 /week. wear good shoes!

jes

 

[kathryn]

These are VERY high impact workouts. I think Interval Max (the original) may be a bit less jumpy, but maybe I just have that impression because each interval blast is just one move instead of a series of moves).

I haven't tried IMAX3 yet, but if/when I do (I got rid of the other IMAX workouts because of the impact), I intend to modify quite a few of the blast moves in different ways: slowing them down by doing 1 for every 2 moves Cathe does, changing some to "Low-Max-type low impact blasts, not jumping as high or as long, or taking some moves to my rebounder.

I'd like my 48-year-old knees to last me quite a while longer!

 

[lizzyc]

I think I will have to modify more. Everyone raves about the imax workouts and this one I was really excited for, but my ankles, knees and the bottom of my feet start to ache. I just bought new sneakers, but maybe they aren't cushioned enough.

 

[runninggal]

The IMax's are not joint friendly, in my opinion. My copy of IMAX3 is still in the shrink wrap and is probably going to stay there. I have given up on IMAX2 all together. I really loved the workout, but not what it did to my knees. There is way too much high impact in IMAX2. Since I eliminated it from my workouts, my knee problems have all but disappeared.

 

[cocob1]

Hi I'm new to Cathe and I'm doing last December's rotation. Which one is Imax 1? I have Imax 2 and 3 but I can't find which one is Imax 1?
Thanks
Cocob1

 

[Aquajock]

Hi, Cocob1! "I-Max 1" is actually titled "Interval Max", and is on the DVD with "Rhythmic Step" and "Maximum Intensity Cardio".

I love the I-maxes. I-Max 1 the Original is still my favorite, but I've developed mish-moshes incorporating 2 and 3 as well. I do agree that that kind of high impact should not be done every day, but IMHO impact is not a dirty word. I have a bit of an advantage in that 2 of my workouts per week are strictly aquatic, so although there is impact the landing forces are greatly reduced.

A-Jock