Shock Cardio Update - 8-31-09

Cathe Friedrich

Administrator
Hi Everyone! We are busy beavers here at Cathe.com with our main update right now being Shock Cardio rehearsals this past weekend. We rocked it. One day we did the step workouts but I forgot to take pictures (oops so sorry) and the next day we did the circuit workouts. If you look at our FLIKR photo’s you will see our circuit photos posted. We are doing air squats, box jumps, wide stance box jumps, and lateral jumps. Remember that all exercises can be modified easily if needed/preferred. Air squats are rapid and explosive and require nothing but your body weight. Sound easy? Not! You’ll see, wink! Box jumps, as well as wide stance box jumps, can be done on just 8 inches of height if 4 or 5 risers make you a wee bit nervous. But trust me, once you get stronger this will be an easy (ok, easier) jump. Lateral jumps can be modified by how simultaneously high and far you decide to travel.

Gym Jam circuit will focus more on various challenging compound body movements (ie: one arm clean and press with lunge and moderate weight) to spike the heart rate. This workout will feel like a cross between Drill Max, any Imax and STS Plyo Legs. Various equipment is used to enhance your cardio experience.
Skills and Drills will have less equipment and a plethora of cardio based exercises that keep things moving quickly at a huff n puff state (with brief rest periods in between to psyche yourself up).

Both workouts are super challenging and should be done for exceptional cross training cardio benefits.
We are still receiving our music as I type here. It is almost complete and it rocks. I have been using the step mixes in my classes and everyone asks me where I got my music. It is peppy, springy, and driving in energy.
We will be having more rehearsals this week and up through Labor Day weekend. I’ll try to give you an update on kickbox next week.


Have a wonderful holiday everyone!
 
Hey Cathe!! I can't believe I'm the first person to see this update!! I'm honored!!:D When you say, that you amazonian gals rocked the house I believe it!!:p You gals are AMAZING!! God bless you guys on the rest of your rehearsals, keep on rockin it!!:D:D

Now, go to bed and sweet dreams!! ;)
 
Shock cardio sounds awesome!!! Thanks for the update Cathe. I know you all have been working hard. It seems especially so this year. We truly appreciate all you do!!
 
Pardon me while I drool . . .

I JUST CAN'T WAIT!!!!

Thanks for the update, Miss Cathe! And thanks for Shock Cardio!

A-Jock
 
Very exciting. Pre-ordering shock cardio was my birthday present to myself this year. My birthday is Oct 16th, so I'm hoping my personal fitness gift will be coming sometime around that date. But, if it's a little later, that's okay too.
Thank you Cathe!
Michelle
 
Remember that all exercises can be modified easily if needed/preferred. Air squats are rapid and explosive and require nothing but your body weight. Sound easy? Not! You’ll see, wink! Box jumps, as well as wide stance box jumps, can be done on just 8 inches of height if 4 or 5 risers make you a wee bit nervous. But trust me, once you get stronger this will be an easy (ok, easier) jump. Lateral jumps can be modified by how simultaneously high and far you decide to travel.

Will one of the backgrounders show modifications? It's nice to do them 'with' someone. (Gosh, this looks small compared to your message, so I guess I'll have to use color to get some attention, LOL!)
 
I can't wait to see - and do - shock cardio!!! I have all of your workouts and am totally happy with the ones I have - but there is just something really EXCITING about a new one coming!!!
 
Thanks for the update - getting a bit anxious to pair STS with STS Cardio now !

Keep the updates coming . . .

Of course, have some fun along the way ! :p
 
Thanks for the update - getting a bit anxious to pair STS with STS Cardio now !

Keep the updates coming . . .

Of course, have some fun along the way ! :p

Seriously - I can't wait to pair them up! I'm about to enter into Meso 3 of the 6-month rotation I'm doing now (already did the 3-month) and am dying to see what kind of impact adding shock cardio to the mix will have. Bring it on!!!
 
Wowzers. Take your time.....my twins will be here mid-November & I won't be able to tackle until January......what a PERFECT adventure to take the pg weight off!!!!
 

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