This is the most amazing cardio tape I have ever done! Cathe seems to out-shine herself in every new video endeavor, and with each new release I have a hard time going back to her old tapes.

Cathe is the only instructor I can follow the first time through without holding the remote control in my hand, finger poised on the rewind button. That in itself speaks volumes about her cuing and instructional abilities. I have learned more about teaching a great class from watching Cathe than in any live workshop I've attended in my career as an instructor.

Okay, onto the workout format itself! The first segment is hi/lo aerobics which progesses from a fun low impact series of moves, to a mid-range impact segment, to an all out high impact routine that is sure to push your anaerobic threshhold and burn mega quantities of fat. It's *intense*, but Cathe manages to make it fun - which is good because when she says "Kick toward the tv" you won't be thinking about kicking *in* the tv!! Another bonus is that the moves don't require a lot of traveling space so you'll never find yourself face down on the couch or sprawled on top of a broken floor lamp. :^)

The step segment is, in my opinion, the best Cathe has presented so far. It's not hard to follow but is very high in intensity, especially after completion of the hi/lo, and the final interval sprint at the end is extremely challenging. There are a lot of squats and across the bench moves to keep the heart rate up. Most of the moves have been used in previous videos but there are a few new ones I enjoy (especially the around the worlds with 2,3, and 4 knee repeaters) and have incorporated into my own routines.

I'm a very advanced exerciser and can only do this entire video on days where my energy level is not sapped from other activities and teaching. Maximum Intensity Cardio, and it's companion video, Maximum Intensity Strength, are currently #1 in my rotation. Any Cathe tape is worth the investment, but these two are keepers, never to be seen on the video exchange!

Instructor Comments:
Every time I acquire a new Cathe video I get better at my own job of aerobics instructor. She's the best!

Roberta