Step Blast vs. Imax 2 ?

[Muffin Top]

I have Imax 2, but I've been afraid to even try it. I've had Step Blast for a while and can get through the whole thing, but I have to modify most of the blasts. So, is Imax 2 going to be even tougher? I thought it may be ok since there is a recovery after each blast--something you don't really get in Step Blast. So, what do you think?

 

[marcy]

I think you could do it. I think the choreography is a bit easier than Step Blast. If you can get through all of Step Blast including the challenge, I don't think you'll have a problem (well, except may be for Interval 9 -- that's the toughie!).

Good luck and let us know how you made out.

Marcy

 

[fit_fairy]

Interval nine, what's wrong with interval nine? **shakes in fear and runs away** LOL!!!


Catherine

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[catwoman]

Imax 2 is tough, no doubt about it, but it is soooo fun! I broke myself into this workout by only doing a couple of the intervals at a time (I'd add it on to another workout, little by little). I also took a lot of rests. But now I can actually make it through almost the entire workout - only have to rest a few short times. As an asthmatic, that's to be expected, I suppose. The choreography is pretty easy compared to Step Blast. Something else I like about this workout is that you're already 30 minutes into and you're like, "Oh, my goodness! Time is FLYING!"

 

[gogigi]

Yes, fun and tough about sums it up. You can always modify it down at first...have fun!!!
Angela:7

 

[2121]

I like Imax 2 better than Step Blast. For some reason, Imax goes much faster for me. That being said, when I first started Imax 2 , I drank water between each interval and really had to pay attention to my breathing. Take your time and have fun with it. It really is a lot of fun! Melissa

 

[aschendell]

Try the premixes that have you only doing half the workout...I had to do that when I started...but now I can get through the whole workout..and actually like it! Don't feel guilty modifying the blasts when you need to...I'm sure you'll do great!;-)

Debra

 

[cathe-convert]

I just did Step Blast yesterday after not doing it for a while. I wrote myself a note in my workout notebook that said, "Great workout when you ALMOST feel like doing Imax 2 but not quite."

So, I'd say Step Blast is a great jumping off point for Imax 2.

I also have a note written to myself on Imax 2. Sometimes the dread factor for that workout is high for me. So I wrote a note to remind myself that if I lighten up, the workout is really fun. I mean, some days I DO feel like pushing to the max, but if I don't want to kill myself, I can ease off. Just realizing that I don't have to push 100% on every single interval makes the workout more do-able.