Powerstrike vs. CardioKicks?
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getnfit@38
Cathlete
Hi Annette 
In my opinion, they are just different enough "drill wise" to make both a treasured workout! Intensity wise, they're pretty equal in my book!
Powerstrikes begin with arm drills, then add on leg drills, then put the combination together. Powerstrike's are also very fast paced, so having prior kickboxing knowledge is pretty much a necessity, and there is little to no "down time" at all, constant moving throughout.
CardioKicks is at just a slightly slower pace, and safer pace for anyone without kickboxing experience. Cathe's kicks and punches are just "slightly" slower, so you can concentrate on form better with CardioKicks.
But if you've already got the form nailed, Powerstrikes are awesome and intense workouts!
Donna
In my opinion, they are just different enough "drill wise" to make both a treasured workout! Intensity wise, they're pretty equal in my book!
Powerstrikes begin with arm drills, then add on leg drills, then put the combination together. Powerstrike's are also very fast paced, so having prior kickboxing knowledge is pretty much a necessity, and there is little to no "down time" at all, constant moving throughout.
CardioKicks is at just a slightly slower pace, and safer pace for anyone without kickboxing experience. Cathe's kicks and punches are just "slightly" slower, so you can concentrate on form better with CardioKicks.
But if you've already got the form nailed, Powerstrikes are awesome and intense workouts!
Donna
suzannaerin
Cathlete
Well...
Don't get me wrong because I enjoy Cardio Kicks. I have to fess up that I enjoy Powerstrike more and find it much tougher than CK. While I like Cathe's drill section, I don't really dig the aerobic part too much. That's why I like the CXT Kickbox best of Cathe's k'box routines---more drills than choreography. That said, I do enjoy the kickbox step section of Circuit Max! I am hoping that Cathe does a drill tape for her next Kickbox and skips the choreography stuff all together. Just my opinion! I'm sure there are those who like the choreography and loathe the drills. Suzanne
Don't get me wrong because I enjoy Cardio Kicks. I have to fess up that I enjoy Powerstrike more and find it much tougher than CK. While I like Cathe's drill section, I don't really dig the aerobic part too much. That's why I like the CXT Kickbox best of Cathe's k'box routines---more drills than choreography. That said, I do enjoy the kickbox step section of Circuit Max! I am hoping that Cathe does a drill tape for her next Kickbox and skips the choreography stuff all together. Just my opinion! I'm sure there are those who like the choreography and loathe the drills. Suzanne
getnfit@38
Cathlete
RE: Thanks!
Hi Annette,
I just wanted to add that at your level of fitness, I am so positive you would enjoy the intensity of powerstrike! They even have push ups in the warm up! (I was so not ready for that!) It is a tough workout, but the kind of tough that lets you know you're really working your body. And you can only admire the beautiful cuts and definition in both the instructors. When the going gets tough for me during the arm drills, I just remind myself, "I want THOSE arms!" And it keeps me jabbing!
Donna
Hi Annette,
I just wanted to add that at your level of fitness, I am so positive you would enjoy the intensity of powerstrike! They even have push ups in the warm up! (I was so not ready for that!) It is a tough workout, but the kind of tough that lets you know you're really working your body. And you can only admire the beautiful cuts and definition in both the instructors. When the going gets tough for me during the arm drills, I just remind myself, "I want THOSE arms!" And it keeps me jabbing!
Donna
Aquajock
Cathlete
RE: Thanks again, Donna!
I may have to put Powerstrike on the long-term wish list. Cathe is the only kickbox instruction I have, and I think I'm learning a lot about proper form / execution just getting good at Cardio Kicks and CTX Kickbox, as well as the shorter segments from her other year 2K vids.
Thanks!
Annette
I may have to put Powerstrike on the long-term wish list. Cathe is the only kickbox instruction I have, and I think I'm learning a lot about proper form / execution just getting good at Cardio Kicks and CTX Kickbox, as well as the shorter segments from her other year 2K vids.
Thanks!
Annette
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Lynda
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Where does one buy the Powerstrike videos? I looked for them at Collage Video and tried a variety of formulations looking for a site, with no luck.
Thanks!
Thanks!
DebbieH
Cathlete
Hi Lynda!
Go to their website at [http://www.powerstrike.com]
It has all the info there.
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Go to their website at [http://www.powerstrike.com]
It has all the info there.
Your-Friend-In-Fitness, DebbieH http://www.plaudersmilies.de/wavey.gif If You Get The Choice To Sit It Out Or Dance...I Hope You DANCE!!!
RE: Thanks again, Donna!
I was thinking about ordering PowerStrike, but am unsure as to what vid to get. I love intensity, combinations, and prefer a nice balance of kicking and punching. What's the difference between the Millenium 1 and 2 videos with regard to the moves, choreography, length, etc.?? Any advice would be hugely appreciated!!
Thanks!
Nicole
I was thinking about ordering PowerStrike, but am unsure as to what vid to get. I love intensity, combinations, and prefer a nice balance of kicking and punching. What's the difference between the Millenium 1 and 2 videos with regard to the moves, choreography, length, etc.?? Any advice would be hugely appreciated!!
Thanks!
Nicole
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Lynda
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RE: Hi Lynda!
Hi, Debbie!
Thanks--after reading this thread and vainly searching for challenging new tapes, I think I will try one of these. The new Christi Taylor step tape is just intermediate in intensity, much to my chagrin.
Hi, Debbie!
Thanks--after reading this thread and vainly searching for challenging new tapes, I think I will try one of these. The new Christi Taylor step tape is just intermediate in intensity, much to my chagrin.
getnfit@38
Cathlete
RE: Thanks again, Donna!
Hi Nicole,
The difference between the 2 videos is slight. They both have an equal amount of kicking and punching, but Millenium 1 focus' more on the front push kick and back kick, and Millenium 2 more on side kicks and roundhouses, although all kicks appear at some point on both videos. And both videos utilize front jabs, cross punches, upper cuts and hooks. And the speed in both is equal.
They're like Cathe videos or potato chips, you can't have just one! Sure "Step Fit" is a step video, but does it stop you from wanting "Step Works" or "MIC" etc.? Once you get one, you just HAVE to get the other! They are addictive!
Donna
Hi Nicole,
The difference between the 2 videos is slight. They both have an equal amount of kicking and punching, but Millenium 1 focus' more on the front push kick and back kick, and Millenium 2 more on side kicks and roundhouses, although all kicks appear at some point on both videos. And both videos utilize front jabs, cross punches, upper cuts and hooks. And the speed in both is equal.
They're like Cathe videos or potato chips, you can't have just one!
Sure "Step Fit" is a step video, but does it stop you from wanting "Step Works" or "MIC" etc.? Once you get one, you just HAVE to get the other! They are addictive! Donna
RE: Thanks again, Donna!
Thanks Donna!
Gee ... here I was thinking I could get off cheap and just get one for now!! :\ Is PowerStrike and CK Sales the only place that sells those vids? I've been looking all over to find a slightly less expensive price tag .. but no luck thus far.
Thanks again!!
Nicole
Thanks Donna!
Gee ... here I was thinking I could get off cheap and just get one for now!! :\ Is PowerStrike and CK Sales the only place that sells those vids? I've been looking all over to find a slightly less expensive price tag .. but no luck thus far.
Thanks again!!
Nicole
getnfit@38
Cathlete
RE: Thanks again, Donna!
I only know of powerstrike.com so I am of NO help there?
Possibly someone else may pick up on this thread with some other info, but I've never heard of them being sold through any other vendors.
Although you might try ebay or videofitness forum exchange. I have seen powerstrike's up for exchange before.
Donna
I only know of powerstrike.com so I am of NO help there?
Possibly someone else may pick up on this thread with some other info, but I've never heard of them being sold through any other vendors.
Although you might try ebay or videofitness forum exchange. I have seen powerstrike's up for exchange before.
Donna