Why Interval Max is Such a Great Workout!

[kathryn]

I did IM yesterday, and I've got to say I just love this workout!

Here's why:
1) the moves are simple and athletic, and they make ME feel like an athlete when I'm working out
2) there are no pivoty or 360-degree moves
3) it is easy to modify any intervals and still keep them intense
4) the music is fun-- kind of retro; at times like music from some 1960's spy series--loud enough (without drowning out Cathe's voice because it's instrumental--no vocals), and I've never heard it elsewhere
5) it's good for trivia questions (name a workout in which Cathe does NOT wear her good luck black wrist band; in what workout does a background exerciser lose a 'cookie' and kick it under the step?)

I would love to see another IMAX like it (or like a combo of Imax1 and Imax2): intense, straight-forward, effective.

 

[Aquajock]

I still think IMax The Original is Cathe's toughest interval workout, for precisely the reasons you noted, K. It's actually on the docket for tomorrow for me; well, my own distorted mish-mosh of it: I-Max The Original extending the intervals out by 8-16 reps and omitting the recoveries (something I couldn't do with the vid), then I-Max 2's blast #'s 2, 4, 5, 7, 10 and 9, then Boot Camp cardio only premix. I do wish Cathe would remaster the RS/IMax/MIC dvd to include more precise chaptering (i.e. segmenting the aerobic blasts and the intensity blasts with separate chapter points) and doing some premixing (i.e. blast-only premix). But - ya can't have everything.

A-Jock

 

[workingToBeFit]

Between your comments here and the other posts on the imaxes I am going to get imax as my first "imax" video - I like the athletic style best and it sounds like this fits the bill!

~ Ann ~
Aim for nothing, and you'll hit it every time!

 

[tneah]

Yep, this is my favorite because of the more athletic style, I am a total stepping fool ) I trip and curse throughout Cathe's step workouts, but the original Imax breaks it down so its easy to understand. And boy, does it get you working!:7

 

[MelanieC]

Hi Annette,

I need to buy some new Cathe workouts, and am looking for something intense. I have IMAX 2 and think that its the toughest workout of Cathe's that I own. I noticed that you have the RS/IMAX/MIC DVD package. What do you think of RS and MIC? Are they fun, intense & motivating?

Thanks for your help.

Melanie

 

[Aquajock]

Hi, Melanie! I am a total step klutz, so Rhythmic Step is too complicated for me. I can only do the warm-up, which I love. But RS is great for people who like and can do complex choreography.

MIC I love for the hi/lo segment. Especially the last 15 minutes of the hi/lo segment, where it really goes nuclear on you. The step segment is a tad light for me so I haven't done it in several years.

Overall,the RS/IMax/MIC DVD is a great, great value. There is something in it for everyone.

A-Jock

 

[MelanieC]

Thanks Annette!

I think I'll look into buying it - especially for IMAX.

Melanie

 

[upperwests]

I just did this one this morning to sub for IMAX 3 (on the July 07 rotation) and am soooo glad I did. My face is so red right now, I know that I won't be able to apply my makeup for at least a half hour. This was a great workout.....straight forward, athletic style which I LOVE!!!

 

[Ciddy]

Kathryn,

I couldn't agree with you more. I really like Imax 2, can't really get the hang of the step parts in 3 (choreographed step is not my thing), so for me nothing even comes close to beating Interval Max. As a matter of fact I was just wondering why I even keep 3 since I just got 1 a short time ago and absolutely adore it. It kicks my butt without tripping me up.