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x-train Express question
- Thread starter Katerchen
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I don't think you would have any trouble at all with the CTX tapes if you have done Cathe's other cardio workouts. There are a lot of moves from previous tapes.
My opinion is that they are definitely worth the money - the strength work is great and the cardio portions are intense and fun for a short workout, or great as add-ons or to mix and match. The cardio also has such great variety - kickbox, circuits, intervals, hi-lo and step. If you love Cathe's other workouts, I really think you will enjoy these and get lots of use out of them.
Erica
My opinion is that they are definitely worth the money - the strength work is great and the cardio portions are intense and fun for a short workout, or great as add-ons or to mix and match. The cardio also has such great variety - kickbox, circuits, intervals, hi-lo and step. If you love Cathe's other workouts, I really think you will enjoy these and get lots of use out of them.
Erica
I have done all of Cathe's tapes except for the earliest ones and the wedding tape. I did the CTX All-Step for the first time last week. I have to say for as much as I LOVE most of her moves, the beginning section of this tape was packed with tiny little steps and turns on the floor which I didn't think were very fun or intense. When I do that part I modify by going over the board with a turn facing in 2 times and then a step knee off of the back. Similar to the move somewhere in the middle of Step Works . The rest of the CTX cardio sections seem pretty easy choreography-wise. I have an easy time with the majority of her choregraphy. I have only had to rewind a few times, and Power Max was the first step tape I ever did. This part of the workout that I mention above reminds me of the only Christy Taylor tape I ever tried (CIA 9801?). I just couldn't get it! Anyway, there is alot of variety in that set. Enjoy. Janet
CTX is SO worth it. I have used it in an EXTREMELY effective rotation (lost weight and inches) and continue to use the tapes at least a couple of times per week (the short, intense cardio sections are perfect when you don't have time for an hour-long workout but REALLY want to sweat!). I wholeheartedly recommend these tapes!!
Shannon
Shannon
Hi Katerchen,
If you are familiar with Cathe's other tapes, you won't have a problem with the choreography in the X-Train series. There's really a good variety of 'old favorites' and new stuff, so you feel right at home but you're also learning something new to keep it interesting. She also throws in some variations on old favorites which are very clever and make for a fun mix. The few times when the choreography isn't intensity junky style, it doesn't last very long so you DO NOT have to worry about your heart rate falling, especially with all the power 15s & power 7s around every corner!
I was fortunate enough to acquire all six tapes on the video exchange but I was just getting ready to break down and buy them. If I ever get a DVD player, I'll definitely be ordering the DVDs (no more cuing up)! I think it's really worth the money, especially if you like a variety of cardio. I actually only use the cardio sections that involve a step but I think it would be worth it just for that!
The strength sections are so effective and thorough, and they're challenging enough that it's something I have to grow with it. A refreshing change from all this 'light day' stuff flooding the market!
It's been so fun to mix & match sections, there's just a plethora of different routines you can design with the series! In fact, I think I'm going to post my favorite two day 'step junkie' routine later today just for fun!
If you are familiar with Cathe's other tapes, you won't have a problem with the choreography in the X-Train series. There's really a good variety of 'old favorites' and new stuff, so you feel right at home but you're also learning something new to keep it interesting. She also throws in some variations on old favorites which are very clever and make for a fun mix. The few times when the choreography isn't intensity junky style, it doesn't last very long so you DO NOT have to worry about your heart rate falling, especially with all the power 15s & power 7s around every corner!
I was fortunate enough to acquire all six tapes on the video exchange but I was just getting ready to break down and buy them. If I ever get a DVD player, I'll definitely be ordering the DVDs (no more cuing up)! I think it's really worth the money, especially if you like a variety of cardio. I actually only use the cardio sections that involve a step but I think it would be worth it just for that!
The strength sections are so effective and thorough, and they're challenging enough that it's something I have to grow with it. A refreshing change from all this 'light day' stuff flooding the market!
It's been so fun to mix & match sections, there's just a plethora of different routines you can design with the series! In fact, I think I'm going to post my favorite two day 'step junkie' routine later today just for fun!