Product Description
LEVEL: Advanced
WORKOUTS INCLUDED: This DVD contains three cardio workouts, including Catheís Rhythmic Step, Interval Max and
Maximum Intensity Cardio.
LENGTH: Rhythmic Step is 60 minutes; Interval Max (the original "Imax") is 60 minutes; MIC is 70 minutes
EQUIPMENT: A step is used in all three workouts
As with all of Cathe's DVDs, you can easily program your DVD player to choose only the sections of each workout that you
want to do. You can even mix one section from one workout with another.
RHYTHMIC STEP is an intense all-step workout and is loaded with interesting and unique
choreography to keep you motivated from start to finish.
You'll begin the workout with a very thorough warm up containing a mini combination, plus a
series of dynamic movements to elevate the heart rate and prepare the muscles for the
vigorous workout ahead. The warm up concludes with active stretching.
Next you'll start with your first combination, which is a refreshing blend of power and rhythmic
dance movement patterns. This section definitely defines the flavor of the entire workout.
Tthe second combination is slightly longer than the first. This combination features a fun up and
back pattern, as well as a tap-hop repeater that's a total blast.
The third combination features a tough--yet totally fun--intensity blast in the middle of the
combo. You'll be sweating your way through some very unique and energetic movement
patterns.
The final cardio section is our special bonus feature.....The Rhythmic Step Challenge! This
was unanimously voted "most favorite section." You'll be sweating your way through a non-stop,
heart pounding zig zag medley of ALL the finished products put together as one long
combination. No breakdown, no stopping, just 100% endless energy! Finally, you'll conclude
with a relaxing stretch.
Rhythmic StepFormat: warm - up 10 min, 1st step aerobics section 11 min., 2nd step
aerobics section 14 min. 3rd step aerobics section 12 min., Rhythmic Step Challenge 9
min. and a 4 min cool down)
INTERVAL MAX is straight-forward intensity to really rev up your metabolism and blast huge
quantities of fat, carbs, and calories--you'll burn far more in this interval workout than you would
with a comparable-length straight cardio workout. It's great to alternate straight cardio days with
interval days, thus ensuring that your body is always kept "on guard" with variety. There's no
tricky choreography in this workout, just all-out-intense intervals.
The workout consists of a 13 minute warm-up, followed by a mini step routine. It then continues
with 10 intervals each lasting 3 to 4 minutes. Each interval has an aerobic and an anaerobic
phase, and a recovery phase. These intervals are not only extremely challenging but easy to
learn and fun to do. The workout concludes with a relaxing stretch.
Interval Max Format: warm - up 13 min, step aerobic intervals 38 min.,cool down 3 min,
stretch 6 min
MAXIMUM INTENSITY CARDIO (MIC) is a 70 minute advanced aerobic/step workout with the
emphasis on aerobics and endurance.
The first half of this video will challenge your cardiovascular system with a super charged
high/low impact routine. The intensity of the hi/low starts out with moderate moves that rapidly
get more intense. This section finishes with very challenging intervals that will test the
endurance of even the advanced exerciser. The step portion of the workout continues to have
cardiovascular demanding moves, but shifts your energy into a non-stop aggressive step
workout.
This step section will consist of three combinations that gradually become more intense by
layering on power and variation. Your Mind and body will love this cross-training combination.
Mentally you are able to keep pushing because you shift your focus to a new movement style to
free you from repetition.
As always, Cathe saves the best for last, as she concludes with an all out step interval blast that
will leave no doubt on why this video is called ìMaximum Intensityî. This workout should be
alternated with Maximum Intensity Strength for a complete and balanced workout. This workout
was awarded 5 stars by Fit Magazine!
Maximum Intensity Cardio Format: warm-up 7 minutes, Hi/Low aerobics 26 minutes, Step
aerobics 33 min., Stretch 4.5 minutes