Maximum Intensity Cardio

[library girl]

I just did this one a couple of weeks ago after having it languish on my shelf forever. My HRM said I burned 843 calories. The step is repetitive, but given that I do not do well with complicated step and also that I lose track of what I am doing as I tire, the step portion is about right for me.

I love, love, love the hi/lo on this one though as well as the one on Step, Pump and Jump. Sometimes I just do those together. Cathe was my first hi/lo video and because I enjoy hers so much, I thought I would try some other hi/lo like Amy Bento and Christi Taylor. Boy was that a mistake - way too dancey for me.

I wish Cathe would do another tough, athletic hi/lo routine. I would be in the first in line to buy it.

 

[carres1973]

I just did MIC for the first time yesterday. Jodi, you're not the only one regretting the bra choice. In that video, it looks like everyone (except Cathe) needs a better foundation undergarment!

My take on it: I didn't really love it. The hi/lo reminded me of the very old days (80s -- where are my leg warmers?), and the step was fun enough. I will say that it was a cardio challenge but I am not looking forward to putting it on my rotation again any time soon.

I do love Rhythmic Step, though!

It is so funny that you should mention about the other exercisers needing better foundation garments! My DD (10) can not watch it without giggling because of all of the bouncing!

I think if it didn't come on Rhythmic Step, I might not have kept that workout. However, I do like Rhythmic Step. It had to grow on me a little but now I really like it.

Carrie