Hardcore: Low Max
Cathe FriedrichYear Released: 2005
Categories: Step Aerobics
For me, this workout was just what the doctor ordered. A solid, fun low-impact step workout that still challenges you in typical Cathe fashion. I have knees that are sensitive some days, and other workouts like Step Works and Imax are just not feasible when they act up. So the dilemma has always been how I could challenge myself fitness-wise and avoid injury. Other low- impact offerings are really for beginners or low-intermediate, and I never feel like I'm working at my level. Low Max is different, and not at all a wimpy "filler" interlude.
After the warm-up and stretch, the workout
alternates step combos with lower body
"blasts", which are high intensity toning
intervals. Cathe is careful to plan the blasts
in a way that your muscles get fully worked
without making the routine montone or
overdoing yourself to the point where it's just
pain. However, your tush and quads will
burn, don't worry.
I really find myself enjoying the step intervals
too. Not since PowerMax have I had such a
good time with the choreography. Dancy
enough to be fun, but not *overly* fancy with
the footwork. It took me a couple of
workouts to get all the moves down, but
once you learn it, it flows naturally. For
some reason the sequence with the 1
hamstring/2 "butt kick" repeater cracks me
up; I feel like a Russian cossack when I do
them.
I hope Cathe does another low-impact
workout, and soon. I'm wearing this one out.
Instructor Comments:
Awesome cueing, motivating, friendly