SteppingFool
Cathlete
First, to Cathe, congratulations on the new arrival. I know you are busy, but I can't wait for your new videos!
To all,
I have been doing interval training (IMax) once a week since January. I have noticed considerable improvement since then. I used to modify 4 intervals, but now I can do them all (though not as pretty as Cathe and the crew). I have out grown a lot of other tapes since they are not as challenging anymore.
About a month ago, I stopped doing Interval Max, but started on a 2 week rotation on CTX cardio. My usual step height is 6", but since CTX cardio is so short, I increased it to 8". I found that at this height, it does not bother my knees or wore me out for the 30 mins of cardio.
I was back on Interval Max after CTX. Now I've noticed that my heart rate goes really low during recovery phase. I know it's a sign of my healthy heart (yeah!) - fast recovery time. I wear a heart rate monitor, and it beeps (low heart rate) during part of the recovery and through most of the aerobic section (not the blast, of course!). I also feel that the perceived exertion during this time is real low, probably around 5. Should I add more intensity so that my heart rate does not go too low? I could increase my step height to 8", but I don't feel it's the option I'd like to do. I would not mind doing CTX on 8" but not IMax. I'm short (5') and would like to save my knees so I could keep exercising. As of now, I do not have any problems with my joints. So, do I need to increase my intensity during the aerobic phase? If so, suggestions, please.
TIA!
Haslina
p/s
I hope you are still thinking of doing another interval training and kick-boxing tapes. I need more of Cathe interval and kick-boxing. May be my body is used to IMax; therefore the workout gets easier all the time... I need a new challege!
To all,
I have been doing interval training (IMax) once a week since January. I have noticed considerable improvement since then. I used to modify 4 intervals, but now I can do them all (though not as pretty as Cathe and the crew). I have out grown a lot of other tapes since they are not as challenging anymore.
About a month ago, I stopped doing Interval Max, but started on a 2 week rotation on CTX cardio. My usual step height is 6", but since CTX cardio is so short, I increased it to 8". I found that at this height, it does not bother my knees or wore me out for the 30 mins of cardio.
I was back on Interval Max after CTX. Now I've noticed that my heart rate goes really low during recovery phase. I know it's a sign of my healthy heart (yeah!) - fast recovery time. I wear a heart rate monitor, and it beeps (low heart rate) during part of the recovery and through most of the aerobic section (not the blast, of course!). I also feel that the perceived exertion during this time is real low, probably around 5. Should I add more intensity so that my heart rate does not go too low? I could increase my step height to 8", but I don't feel it's the option I'd like to do. I would not mind doing CTX on 8" but not IMax. I'm short (5') and would like to save my knees so I could keep exercising. As of now, I do not have any problems with my joints. So, do I need to increase my intensity during the aerobic phase? If so, suggestions, please.
TIA!
Haslina
p/s
I hope you are still thinking of doing another interval training and kick-boxing tapes. I need more of Cathe interval and kick-boxing. May be my body is used to IMax; therefore the workout gets easier all the time... I need a new challege!
