step aerobics everyday

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lesliemarie

Cathlete
Is it good to do step aerobics everyday? I have been doing them regularly everyday, I only have Cathe's earlier tapes I am in the process of buying some of her new ones. I am trying to think of how I can mix up my routines for everyday. the only ones I have are her classic DVD and step fit I just bought her Pure strength back and biceps tape.
 
You should not do step aerobics everyday, that could lead to overuse injuries. The best thing to do would be to add some variety to your routine-- do step one day, weights next day, hi-low next day, weights next day, kickbox next day etc. I would recommend step once or twice a week. Variety will be the best way to avoid injury and will mix up your routine.

Good luck.
 
the only tapes I have right now are the classics and step fit and all step and just ordered the back and biceps tape today, I am pretty tight on funds right now, what should I buy now to get started on mixing up my routine?
 
Try Cardio Kicks, Kick Punch and Crunch, the new hi/lo one from the Body Blast series Jump Pump and ?, and then there's Circuit Max which is such a versatile workout and has three aerobic styles on it, well 4 really because you do hi/lo, kickbox, kickbox on step and step. This would be my number one reccommendation.

Clare
 
Is it ok to do it for now till I can order more DVD's? I am pretty tight financially so I can get like maybe two a month.
 
Leslie~Here is an idea. Cathe posted some time ago this workout that you can do on vacation. The idea behind it is that we don't have lots of equipment with us on vacation and also, it does not require a VHS/DVD player. You just read & do it! You can put on your own music if you like! You could put this workout in-between your step. In other words:

Monday~Step
Tuesday~Vacation Workout
Wednesday~Walk/Jog outside or treadmill, bike
Thursday~Step
Friday~Vacation Workout
Saturday~Walk/Jog, bike
Sunday~REST! We all need this! (You can make your rest day ANY day, but DO give your muscles a rest once a week at least! Take two if you NEED it.)

Here is the workout. You will get very sore from it, so it is not neccesary to use heavy weights. I used 5 #ers (Dumbbells) and was VERY sore!

Monday/Wednesday/Friday

a) Warm Up:
5 minute brisk walk

b) Legs:
Leg Blast:
30 seconds non-weighted squats
30 seconds plyo jacks
30 seconds squats/ with dumbbells in hands
30 seconds front kicks (no dumbells)
30 seconds side kicks (no dumbbells)

Forward lunges (with dumbbells)....3 sets 15 reps (Rt leg 15 / Left leg 15 then do the next set).

Back lunges (with dumbbells).....Same reps/sets as forward lunges.

c) Torso/Arms
Chest: 3 sets of 10 push ups...On last rep of last set hold push up 1/2 way down for 20 seconds.

Back: One arm dumbbell rows (put both weights in one hand) do 3 sets of 15 reps per arm.

Biceps: Concentration curls (put both weights in one arm)do 3 sets of 15 reps.

Triceps: ALTERNATE one set of dips (15 reps) with one set of double arm kickbacks (do as many as you can with that weight and good form). Do three alternating sets.

Shoulders: Seated bent arm side lateral raises (10 reps) right into rear delt flys (as many as you can with that weight and good form). Do three alternating sets.

Abs: traditional crunches for 3 minutes and then flip over and hold a one minute plank

Stretch



Tues/Thursday/Saturday

A 25 minute walk/run (this includes 5 minute brisk walk warm up and three minute stretch)

As you see, Cathe says you can use the workout all 6 days. I only used the Mon./Wed./Fri workout while on vacation since we were hiking and walking LOTS! You may want to use your step tapes instead. Make it meet YOUR needs. Hope this helps.


Your-Friend-In-Fitness, DebbieH http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/wavey.gif If You Get The Choice To Sit It Out Or Dance...I Hope You DANCE!!!
 
Thank you Debbie!! that sounds really great!! and perfect for me to do while I work on getting more Cathe videos. I really want to get her new ones but I have wait:-(
 
You're very Welcome! Trust me Leslie, they are WORTH the wait. Enjoy the ones you will be getting and eventually, you can add to your collection. Don't forget to let your hubby/family/friends know what you want for Christmas/birthday!!! :7
Your-Friend-In-Fitness, DebbieH http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/wavey.gif If You Get The Choice To Sit It Out Or Dance...I Hope You DANCE!!!
 
LOL I did, it is kind of funny, I have had other exercise tapes before but they never excited me like these one, that is the only thing I am asking and my family thinks I am weird LOL. What can I say I love feeling good again!! Oh yeah and my doctor says thank you to Cathe too!! he loves the improvements I have made:)
 
Maximum Intensity Cardio is a good one 1/2 hour of Hi/lo and 1/2 hour of step aerobics. I love this video

Love
Edtih :9
 
Hey Leslie, no it is not bad at all, it is good for your health,lol. Like Debbie said wait until you get your new one and take your time. I know it is so tempted because I went and brought every dvd within 3 monthes and also preorder the BB and the high step. Good Luck:)
 
Leslie, I know what you mean, I have to space things out to, theres no way I can buy the exercise dvd's I would like to all at once. I have to space them out so I can buy maybe 1 a month or so.
And I don't even do the step workout's yet because I don't have a good step bench just a cheap one that isn't very wide or long. I do my cardio by walking 3 miles a day, I also do the terminator maybe oce a week, and I do weight abvout 4 times a week.
So, just wanted you to know that I like you can't afford to get it all yet :7 ... but we will get it :7 .... God bless you Rhonda :7
 
Leslie-

You just come off as sooo cute!! A real sweatheart just like DebbieH!

I used to do step all the time and ended up with an overuse injury. I loved Cathe's step so much, I did them all, all the time!!! Ended up with a tendonitis problem but now I am doing great because I now include lots of hi/lo aerobics, kickboxing & step (plus strength training of course).

So for right now, I have no tendonitis problems, even though I would love to keep doing Cathe step all the time, I listen to my body. Best thing would be to add (if you are set on Cathe videos, like me) would be CardioKicks and the CTX series (because that has lots of variety). Also, MIC which you can break down into two different workouts, one would be all floor aerobics.

Anyway, I hope this helped! Good luck!

P.S. I have an awesome treadmill, but I still find it hard to do instead of Cathe! Cathe is more fun, but think of it as a reward for doing exercise time without Cathe!

:7
 
I was going to try and get one of her new ones coming out, that is about all I can get this month. I want to try some kickbox too now, I love stepping but I noticed when I do that now my lower leg hurts some. I think that is a sign to change my routine LOL
I am looking at all her videos and I think I am going to make her MIC my next one get.
 
You can do the workout without using the step u know. Just jump higher. That is what I do 3 times per week - no risers, no board.


I actually enjoy more cause then I can use the entire living room to run around - especially when doing Rhythmic Step and Body Max - two of my favourite workouts!



>the only tapes I have right now are the classics and step fit
>and all step and just ordered the back and biceps tape today,
>I am pretty tight on funds right now, what should I buy now to
>get started on mixing up my routine?
>
 
Thank you!

Thank you for listing this vacation workout. I'm going on a two-week training session out of state and although there's a Y nearby, I won't have any Cathe tapes / DVD's with me. (no a/v jacks on the TV's and I don't have a PC with a DVD player...)

I will try this out! Besides, I figure when I return from my trip at the end of September, there will be videos waiting for me!

Thanks again!:D
 
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