Kick Max vs. KPC
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KM is different from KPC. First, there are 10 intensity blasts that really get your heart rate up. Also, the leg conditioning drills are really good and different than anything else on Cathe's other workouts. I frequently use these as an add-on. There are four kick-punch combos in Kick Max as opposed to three in KPC. There also isn't any ab work in Kick Max. I have both and I love them both. I know some people say their heart rate doesn't go up as much in Kick Max but I get a good workout from both.
Marcy
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kathryn
Cathlete
I've always loved KPC, but when I first got KM, it didn't appeal to me for several reasons: 1) I found the beginning kickboxing combo section too short, 2) I felt the pivots in that same section took some intensity out of the moves, and 3) the blast section seems over-the-top impact to me, more 'cheerleadery' than 'kickboxy' at time--so I Ebayed it after trying it once (and not even getting to the final leg drills).
Then, just recently, I found myself modifying other less-than-ideal kickboxing workouts and ending up liking 'my' versions of them (Amy Bento's, which needed modification, IMO, to make the moves flow smoothly with correct KB form, and Tracey Staehle's, which was also 'too short,' and needed modifications for space issues).
I had wanted to like KM when I got it, because I like the look (LOL! Esthetics are important to me!), I thought the warm-up was excellent (both length and moves used), loved the music (though it could be louder), and Cathe's form is much improved (but don't look at Jai for punches!), so I decided to give it another try.
Well, after taking out some of the pivots in the first part, and taking the higher impact air jumps onto my rebounder (where I get intensity by making sure to 'brake' many of the jumps and starting from a dead stop rather than using the bounce of the rebounder's surface to help me along), I LOVE this workout! LOL!
Though I still wish the first combo section were longer, doing it followed by the modified blast segment makes a nice-length workout.\
A long story, I know, but just wanted to let you know why a KPC lover at first didn't like KM, and what I did to make it something I love.
HTH
Then, just recently, I found myself modifying other less-than-ideal kickboxing workouts and ending up liking 'my' versions of them (Amy Bento's, which needed modification, IMO, to make the moves flow smoothly with correct KB form, and Tracey Staehle's, which was also 'too short,' and needed modifications for space issues).
I had wanted to like KM when I got it, because I like the look (LOL! Esthetics are important to me!), I thought the warm-up was excellent (both length and moves used), loved the music (though it could be louder), and Cathe's form is much improved (but don't look at Jai for punches!), so I decided to give it another try.
Well, after taking out some of the pivots in the first part, and taking the higher impact air jumps onto my rebounder (where I get intensity by making sure to 'brake' many of the jumps and starting from a dead stop rather than using the bounce of the rebounder's surface to help me along), I LOVE this workout! LOL!
Though I still wish the first combo section were longer, doing it followed by the modified blast segment makes a nice-length workout.\
A long story, I know, but just wanted to let you know why a KPC lover at first didn't like KM, and what I did to make it something I love.
HTH
tneah
Cathlete
I like KPC better, just because the high impact drills--the tuck jumps and stuff are not doable for me and my hip in the Kickmax workout.
I just do jumping jacks during those drills. I am not a fan of the leg drills either.I lose focus for some reason and get bored.
KPC goes by faster and I get a good workout, I still do KM every now and then though. Frankly, there are not too many Cathe workouts that I do not own and love!!
I just do jumping jacks during those drills. I am not a fan of the leg drills either.I lose focus for some reason and get bored.
KPC goes by faster and I get a good workout, I still do KM every now and then though. Frankly, there are not too many Cathe workouts that I do not own and love!!
Cole7626
Cathlete
All I know is I rarely get sore and quite a few people had said Kick Max was easier than KPC so I put all I had into it and OMG I was so sore the next day. Try and take off your bra when your lats are that sore LOL
Nicole
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Nicole
Those who do not find time for exercise will have to find time for illness.
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JenL13
Cathlete
I think you both will be happy with your Kick Max purchase. It was the first Cathe w/o I ever had. I do like KPC better but since reading a post on how somebody mixed KM up, I tried it & like it so much better that way, here is what I do.
Warm Up
10 Intensity blasts
4 Kick/Punch Combos
Leg Conditioning drills
Cool Down
Cathe does the combos first, which compared to combos in KPC, are much easier. The blasts are killer though so I like doing that first, which gets your heart up way up there & you sweating like crazy! Then you slowly bring your heart rate back down during the combos & by the time you get the leg conditioning drills you are back to a normal heart rate. When I used to do it the original way I'd always have to give like 5-10 minutes between the blasts & the drills b/c your heart rate is so high.
Enjoy the workout!
Warm Up
10 Intensity blasts
4 Kick/Punch Combos
Leg Conditioning drills
Cool Down
Cathe does the combos first, which compared to combos in KPC, are much easier. The blasts are killer though so I like doing that first, which gets your heart up way up there & you sweating like crazy! Then you slowly bring your heart rate back down during the combos & by the time you get the leg conditioning drills you are back to a normal heart rate. When I used to do it the original way I'd always have to give like 5-10 minutes between the blasts & the drills b/c your heart rate is so high.
Enjoy the workout!
