Well, Cathe has done it again. Power Max has been my all time favorite step video for a long time, but I have to say this one is even better. There are tons of new moves that I've never seen anywhere, but she also brings back some old favorites like the "Pendulum". I would not recommend this video to someone who has never done a Cathe video before, since she does go into the moves rather quickly with little explanation.

Also, there is some very tricky footwork involved in this video. To be honest, I think the cooldown has the trickiest footwork of all! (I found myself staring at the screen going "huh?" several times.) Because of the complex choreography, Cathe suggests that you do sections 2 and 3 using only two risers the first few times. I followed this advice, and while my heart rate didn't go up as much, it definitely helps you learn the moves.

One of my favorite moves in this video is a power mambo done on the side of the step. Another is an interesting grapevine done on the step. One that I don't like as much is a skip down the step: I find that I'm at such an awkward angle when I start this move, that my feet don't really land where they are supposed to. I overcompensate, and get off balance.

I've rattled on for a long time here, when all I need to say is this is a FANTASTIC workout!

Carolyn Sproule