This is a part of the Cross Train Express Series. This tape focuses on kickbox, hi-lo, and step along with tricep work. Out of the whole CTX series, I find that this is my least favorite of the bunch. As much as I love Cathe's style, her hi-lo just isn't that interesting or fun. I would have preferred more kickboxing or step rather than the short hi-lo segment. Each segment is about 10 minutes of length, kickbox first followed by hi-lo then step.

The kickbox segment is very much Cathe kickboxing. Be prepared to move! You're going to be jabbing, hooking, upper cutting, and kicking your way to fun. Some plyo jacks find their way into this segment also. You will notice that they have their steps out, but unless you have an acre of room, I would wait to get the step out until the final cardio segment. Since you are going to be doing the box/traveling side to sides and a nice grapevine side kick combo, you are going need some room to work with. I really like this kickbox segment. Its short enough not to be repetitive.

The second section is hi-lo. Its the usual Cathe style. Very powerful and athletic. Lots of traveling kicks, scoops, jack combos, and a nice mambo pivot combo will get your heartrate up fast. Then a hi impact interval blast. This is very similar to the blast from MIC. Lots of plyo heel digs, hi jogs, hi kicks(hi-lo style), and airborne jumps. The hi-lo is only part of the video that I could do without. The hi-lo just needs a bit more oomph and pizzazz to really appeal to me.

The last section is classic step with some new moves! The 2-knee rebound is back, a new staggered mambo on the step, power 15, and some nice hope straddle turns. And as if regular ricochets weren't enough, hello and welcome to the Double Ricochet! You've really got to be light on your feet for this one. I really enjoy the step. Its lots of classic moves, but its put together in a fun new way spiced up with new moves. Its fun even though those power 15 pop their head up.

Triceps are the featured body part. A long 12 minutes of triceps. I kind of felt that the tricep section dragged on to long. And my triceps were screaming at me the next day! There are a lot of triceps barbell presses with a narrow grip. Three counts, 4 counts and low end presses. If you just did chest the day before, be warned of all the barbell pressing moves. You will also do dumbbell french presses, standard count and 2 counts, 1 arm overhead presses super set with tricep kickbacks, and tricep pushups.

Then you end with a wonderful stretch. I love the extra attention to stretching that has been included in the CTX Series. With all the high impact and tough weight work you really need the extra time stretching.

As much as I wanted to love every tape in the series, I just don't see doing this tape very often. The hi-lo really keeps this tape from being a winner. But as usual Cathe is great, she has great form and is so motivating with out being overpowering. And a plus the music really seems to fit this tape very well. If your a high impact junkie then you have hit the motherlode!

Susie F.