Hardcore: IMax 3

Cathe Friedrich
Year Released: 2005

Categories: Step Aerobics


Imax3 is not for the faint of heart (literally and figuratively). The workout consists of 10 intervals alternating a step sequence and a cardio blast. The step sequences are fun and not too high intensity. The blasts are tough and get the heartrate way up there because they consist of mostly all plyo (jumping) moves, both on and off the step. This is a big calorie-burner. I find that the step sequences bring the heartrate and energy level down, and I prefer to do the pre-mix with only the blasts. This is an advanced workout. It is not easily modified and there are no modifications shown. This is classic, tough Cathe. It's not a workout to do more than twice a week. I give it a B+.

Instructor Comments:
Watching Cathe in motion is so inspirational. She has endless energy, and her body is so lean and defined that you can only imagine how intensely she must work out to achieve it (even more than this difficult workout). She has a great personality. My only negative criticism of her in this workout is that she does not give much instruction and there is very little cueing, so you have to keep on rewinding and watching until you pick up the sequences.

Abbe

06/25/2005