Terminator DVD

Cathe Friedrich
Year Released: 2002

Categories: Circuit Training (cardio and weights) , Step Aerobics


This DVD consists of three workouts: The Viper, Gauntlet, and IMAX Extreme. The workouts are compilations of Boot Camp, Muscle Endurance, Cardio and Weights, and IMAX2.

These workouts are fantastic. The Viper and Gauntlet are circuit workouts and IMAX Extreme is almost purely cardio.

The Viper is the most strength-intensive. It uses the Muscle Endurance clips and has less cardio emphasis than the other two. It certainly makes you sweat. The exercises move in a relatively logical pattern and there is plenty of time to change the weight on your barbell when necessary.

The Gauntlet includes more cardio: with cardio segments from IMAX2 and Cardio/Weights (like in Viper) and also from Boot Camp.

IMAX Extreme is intense!!! I am sweating buckets with this one! I finally finished it today with absolutely no modifications. The IMAX2 choreography took a tiny bit of time to learn, but I picked everything up during the first time I watched the video.

You do not need to own any of the workouts that this compilation is comprised of in order to "get" the choreography. She explains everything very well and cues at just the right moments. You can also definitely make modifications to make it easier if necessary (by taking out the high impact or by decreasing the weight you use).

I think this workout is the best investment I have made. The music is great, the workouts are motivating, and I have a great sense of pride after finishing them!

Instructor Comments:
Cathe is as close to perfection as I have ever seen in a video instructor. She is clear, concise, motivating, and the epitome of an excellent aerobics instructor.

Sarah

01/21/2007