When Cathe does 6" -- do you sometimes do 8" ?
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SRP
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RE: When Cathe does 6
I always use an 8" step. It's always been more comfortable to me. But keep in mind that I don't actually do most of the jumping anymore. I have to modify all moves and keep things as low impact as I can. I've tried a 10" to up the intensity, but that's too hard on the knees. So 8" provides as much intensity as possible for me.
I always use an 8" step. It's always been more comfortable to me. But keep in mind that I don't actually do most of the jumping anymore. I have to modify all moves and keep things as low impact as I can. I've tried a 10" to up the intensity, but that's too hard on the knees. So 8" provides as much intensity as possible for me.
crazystepr
Cathlete
RE: When Cathe does 6
I just recently starting using a six inch step due to knee trouble (damn Cathe and her addictive Step workouts!--I can't stop doing them!) I have always used a 8 inch step in the past, though. I usually still use 8 inches on her lower impact tapes but because she does so much high impact and jumping, I've lowered it to 6 inches for all the others.
Allison
I just recently starting using a six inch step due to knee trouble (damn Cathe and her addictive Step workouts!--I can't stop doing them!) I have always used a 8 inch step in the past, though. I usually still use 8 inches on her lower impact tapes but because she does so much high impact and jumping, I've lowered it to 6 inches for all the others.
Allison
materialsgirl
Cathlete
RE: When Cathe does 6
I admit, I never use an 8" step for anything, even when Cathe does. I have really short legs, and when I try to use 8", my knees get a little achy - it's just too much for me.
I have used 8" in BodyStep class at the gym, but I don't keep it at that height for the entire workout - I follow the instructor cues re: step height, and it changes several times during the workout, to give my knees a break.
I admit, I never use an 8" step for anything, even when Cathe does. I have really short legs, and when I try to use 8", my knees get a little achy - it's just too much for me.
I have used 8" in BodyStep class at the gym, but I don't keep it at that height for the entire workout - I follow the instructor cues re: step height, and it changes several times during the workout, to give my knees a break.
buffettgirl
Cathlete
RE: When Cathe does 6
I'm with Marcy in using 8" for everything except IMAX3. There is just too much jumping on and off the step in that one. I'm taller than Cathe though.
I'm with Marcy in using 8" for everything except IMAX3. There is just too much jumping on and off the step in that one. I'm taller than Cathe though.
endorphin_junkie
Cathlete
RE: When Cathe does 6
Much like Robin and Marcy I use an 8" step for everything but IMAX3 and DrillMax. I'm 5'8" and can get clumsy when jumping off and on the step so this works best for me. I love Cathe's non-interval workouts on 8", good challenge....keeps me in the 'fat burning zone':+ }( ;-)
Take Care
Laurie
Much like Robin and Marcy I use an 8" step for everything but IMAX3 and DrillMax. I'm 5'8" and can get clumsy when jumping off and on the step so this works best for me. I love Cathe's non-interval workouts on 8", good challenge....keeps me in the 'fat burning zone':+ }( ;-)
Take Care
Laurie
RE: When Cathe does 6
Yes, I mostly use an 8 inch step for HR purposes...though I bring it down a notch if I am tired or not up to it.
Debbie
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Yes, I mostly use an 8 inch step for HR purposes...though I bring it down a notch if I am tired or not up to it.
Debbie
"Today I'll teach you to recognize when you're boring. This is called a yawn. When you see one, stop talking about yourself."
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allwildgirl
Cathlete
RE: When Cathe does 6
I always use an 8" step, even for Imax 3 and Drillmax. I'm 5'7" and 6" just doesn't feel right to me. And you can take that any way you like}(
I always use an 8" step, even for Imax 3 and Drillmax. I'm 5'7" and 6" just doesn't feel right to me. And you can take that any way you like}(
materialsgirl
Cathlete
RE: When Cathe does 6
>I always use an 8" step, even for Imax 3 and Drillmax. I'm
>5'7" and 6" just doesn't feel right to me. And you can take
>that any way you like}(
LOL!
>I always use an 8" step, even for Imax 3 and Drillmax. I'm
>5'7" and 6" just doesn't feel right to me. And you can take
>that any way you like}(
LOL!
hiitdogs
Cathlete
RE: When Cathe does 6
Wow, now I feel like a whimp! I barely make it through DrillMax on a 4" step (just the platform), halfway through the workout, I start wishing for a -2" step
But seriously, I do most of my workouts on the 4" now and I feel I get a pretty good workout. Any higher and I probably would be tripping over the step and fall flat on my face:+
Carola
Wow, now I feel like a whimp! I barely make it through DrillMax on a 4" step (just the platform), halfway through the workout, I start wishing for a -2" step
But seriously, I do most of my workouts on the 4" now and I feel I get a pretty good workout. Any higher and I probably would be tripping over the step and fall flat on my face:+
Carola
spyrosmom
Cathlete
RE: When Cathe does 6
I do everything on a 6 inch except the 1st time, I'll use 4 to learn. I had knee surgery last year and an 8 inch has my knee yelling at me the rest of the day and the next day. I can do the 8 inch cardiovascularly but not knee-wise. Funny, though how weights and leg presses and such don't bother it regardless of the height I think its the impact and the repetition. I still feel like I've gotten a good w/o on 6 in so why hurt myself?
Nan
I do everything on a 6 inch except the 1st time, I'll use 4 to learn. I had knee surgery last year and an 8 inch has my knee yelling at me the rest of the day and the next day. I can do the 8 inch cardiovascularly but not knee-wise. Funny, though how weights and leg presses and such don't bother it regardless of the height I think its the impact and the repetition. I still feel like I've gotten a good w/o on 6 in so why hurt myself?
Nan
Amy Steppe
Cathlete
RE: When Cathe does 6
I use 8 in for all the step parts of Cross Train Express and also for Cardio & Weights.
I use 8 in for all the step parts of Cross Train Express and also for Cardio & Weights.
charlotteyochem
Cathlete
RE: When Cathe does 6
I'm a Firm, 10" girl, myself....}(
I'm a Firm, 10" girl, myself....}(
capricorngirl
Cathlete
RE: When Cathe does 6
I have always done Cathe's step on the 4" platform, with no risers. If I add risers, my knees hurt and I fall off !
I have always done Cathe's step on the 4" platform, with no risers. If I add risers, my knees hurt and I fall off !
desertbriez
Banned
RE: When Cathe does 6
i use the same amount of riser's as cathe... so if she used 6" i use 6"... she used 8" i use 8"....
but then.... i'm short like cathe, too!
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i use the same amount of riser's as cathe... so if she used 6" i use 6"... she used 8" i use 8"....
but then.... i'm short like cathe, too!
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cute work out clothes are good for AT LEAST an additional 10-15 calories burned!
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