On A Budget.... Are these that much better than....?
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Well, I don't have Imax 3, but I do have the others, and so far I would not call the workouts in the RWH series "that much better"; instead, I get the new videos for the variety and excitement factor of a new workout. It keeps me motivated and energized about exercising. Also, I find when I do new workouts and then return to old favorites, my older videos are often challenging again because I haven't done them in a while.
For example, when I first started with Cathe, I had Body Max 2, Low Max, Muscle Max, and Butts and Guts, along with some basic step tapes. When I return to any of those first four workouts now, I find them a new challenge (especially the third power circuit segment of Body Max 2).
So if budget is a consideration, then I would say you probably are going to remain challenged by the workouts you already have for a long time to come.
For example, when I first started with Cathe, I had Body Max 2, Low Max, Muscle Max, and Butts and Guts, along with some basic step tapes. When I return to any of those first four workouts now, I find them a new challenge (especially the third power circuit segment of Body Max 2).
So if budget is a consideration, then I would say you probably are going to remain challenged by the workouts you already have for a long time to come.
Hello Meghank! Welcome to the forums! The 4 workouts you've listed are some of my absolute favorites. The difference with the new ones is the time....the new ones are shorter. Yes they have some different moves in them but you shouldn't feel like you're missing out per se.. the new ones have Hiit training, which you get in Tabatacize. Crossfire and cardio leg blast give you hiit type cardio PLUS weights. Imax 3 is in a class by itself....incredible cardio! So if you're on a budget and can wait.....do so. In the meantime check out video clips so you can get a feel for the newer stuff.
I don't see it as a much better than issue. The RWH workouts are different as tlc93 stated and also includes heavy weight work. The ones you mentioned are cardio and metabolic for the most part. If you are looking to burn off fat, you're in good shape with those. If you have any of Cathe's or another instructor's weight workouts or circuit ones, you are in good shape. Just remember to mix them up a bit so you can keep progressing. Cathe's premixes are good for that.
Realistically, I guess none of us really just need the new workouts if we already have a good video collection that includes cardio, metabolic and weight training. Having said that, RWH does appear to have the elements necessary to build muscle while burning away fat and increasing cardio capacity in a time efficient manner.
IMHO, you get good bang-for-the-bucks with RWH but it will be here waiting for you when your budget allows. At some point, it will be "deal of the day" and if a coupon is also available, you will be able to get it at a price more friendly to your budget. I couldn't buy STS and the Hardcore Series when they came out in pre-order or for a time afterward. Thanks to the DOTD and the 30% off coupon I finally got STS at a good price. I pieced together Hardcore until I had them all.
Realistically, I guess none of us really just need the new workouts if we already have a good video collection that includes cardio, metabolic and weight training. Having said that, RWH does appear to have the elements necessary to build muscle while burning away fat and increasing cardio capacity in a time efficient manner.
IMHO, you get good bang-for-the-bucks with RWH but it will be here waiting for you when your budget allows. At some point, it will be "deal of the day" and if a coupon is also available, you will be able to get it at a price more friendly to your budget. I couldn't buy STS and the Hardcore Series when they came out in pre-order or for a time afterward. Thanks to the DOTD and the 30% off coupon I finally got STS at a good price. I pieced together Hardcore until I had them all.
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