Which Cathe Step Video Would You Recommend?

[dmchugh]

I've been doing step aerobics for 5 months and consider myself to be on an intermediate level. I keep hearing wonderful things about Cathe's videos and would like some recommendations that fit my needs:

* I have knee troubles that causes some pain so low impact is my only option and constantly modifying high impact to low isn't my forte. I need a video with few high impact moves.

* My workout space is limited--I have plenty of room side to side but not front to back.

* My choreography ability is average--moves that are too complicated discourage me, although I love creativity if the routine is introduced well.

Are there any Cathe step aerobic videos that meet my needs? Thanks in advance for your responses.

 

[Aimee]

I think you should try

The Wedding Video. Cathe does alot of modifications in this video. She'll start the moves low impact then add power, but she constantly says if you want to stay low keep it low. Just don't add power when she does and you should be fine. Also, she has a full body weight routine on this tape too! You'll get two workouts in one!! Listen to her on the leg work so you don't hurt your knees further. What step height do you use? Maybe you should start with a 4-6" step with your Cathe videos or any for that matter. I don't know for sure if too high of a step aggervates knee problems, but I heard that it does. OK, I'm shutting up now. Hope this helps!!

 

[Nancy C]

ditto on Aimee's recommendation

Yup, the Wedding Tape is a good safe try. If you find you aren't too keen on the step workout...which I would be surprised if you were

...you still get a complete strength/toning workout.
Cathes moves are probably some of the easiest to modify down into low impact. Watch the beginning instructional sections of the tapes and you might even find her giving you ideas that she may or may not mention during the workout.

If you find you like and your knees can handle the Wedding Tape, check out the FAQ's here on the website..you will find a listing of Cathes videos rated in terms of difficulty. Her older ones break moves down just a tad more too.

nancy:O)

 

[dmchugh]

Thanks for the recommendations! (n/t)

n/t