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Cathe Friedrich's Core Max |
 Great for everyone! |
| Yes most of the core moves in these routines are for the advanced core exerciser. With that said however, even those of us with weaker abs can do it and benefit greatly! I have suffered from back pain and injuries in my core for yrs and put off working on my Abs bc of it. It wasn't until after this DVD that I realized just how much having a strong core can help heal the body and alleviate back problems. All 3 of her segments are great and she breaks the moves down into individual focused areas like the low abs, back, obliques, ect. She also does moves that work the entire core region usually at the end of the segments. She states while doing the moves that if you can't keep up or need a break, do what you can, stop, take a quick break, and keep going. As you get stronger and more confident with your form, the moves become easier to master, but not easy in the fact that you don't feel it working. I recommend this for anyone who wants a solid core workout, one in which no muscle, big or small, is left out. So you might not be advanced, but you'll get there in no time if you take this DVD seriously! - posted by Julia on 10/24/2008 |
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 Excellent |
| I've had this workout for a long time and have recently "rediscovered" it. What nice variety of ab work. The premixes utilize sections from all three segments, giving you the ultimate variety of ab work in one workout. I love the "levitation" holds used to warm up the core in section 1. Section 1 uses no equipment. The other two workouts use a medicine ball and/or stability ball. There is nice variety while remaining basic. I wish I could hear the music better. Cathe and crew are relaxed and you can tell they are pro’s and have been at this for a long time. I won’t be parting with this…ever! - posted by Angela on 7/6/2008 |
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| Wowwwwed By My First Cathe DVD! |
| This is my first Cathe Friedrich DVD, and what can I say, but I got immediate results. My posture was better and my abs were tighter after a couple of days of the workouts. Her videos cost more, but it seems to be worth the price because she doesnt waste time. It's effective because she does alot of reps which is unlike my other ab dvd's. However, she doesn't go overboard with the reps. She takes it a step further than other ab videos. She uses a stablity ball, but don't let that scare you off. Exercises with the stablity ball are the best I've found to build up abdominal strength without strain on your back. Cathe also uses an 8lb medicine ball, but I felt a burning workout with just a 2lb ball. Can't wait to work up to the 8. Also, I've never had a dvd with premixes before, and I love it! It allows you to come up with a variety of preprogrammed workouts for variety and to focus on a particular goal. I'm going to look for that feature more often now. The only thing I wish she did more of is more side crunches. I may be wrong, but I don't think she did any of those on the stability ball, and that's the perfect place to do them. Get a stablity ball, and get this dvd! - posted by Stacey on 4/29/2008 |
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| My favorite ab workout |
| I do one of the 3 Coremax workouts 3 days a week in addition to my other strength training and I can definitely feel a difference. These workouts don't waste any of your time and thoroughly work the entire core. The exercises are simple (not easy, though!) and tried-and-true. - posted by Erin on 4/13/2008 |
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| Fast Results |
| I started this video while I had an injury that kept me from doing any impact exercises - I would do one segment every day as a warm up before weight lifting - in just two weeks I saw results I liked so much that I continue to do one segment each day. Abs are an endurance muscle that can be worked every day - and I don't want to sort through a stack of DVDs to find a little 5-8 minute segment - I just always keep this one out! - posted by Melissa on 4/5/2008 |
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| Eh... |
| I didn't care for Core Max. It seemed like what took 20 minutes to accomplish here only takes 8 minutes in Cathe's other workouts. I also think that an ab workout with a smattering of lower back workout does not work the entire "core". The workout without equipment was just plain boring. The better of the three was the last workout that included the stability ball and medicine ball. However, it bugged the heck out of me how the background exerciser was mugging for the camera. When I want some ab work, I'll reach for Muscle Max, Pyramid Upper Body, or Muscle Endurance and do the ab chapter in them. - posted by Diane on 3/4/2008 |
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| Great Ab Video |
| I did the Billy Blank's ab workout prior to this one. Cathe's rocks!! My abs are in much better shape now. I recommend this workout video to anyone that is serious about getting their tummy rock solid. I am a big fan of her workouts. Definitely buy now!! - posted by Nanci on 12/28/2007 |
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| Rock Hard Abs Start Here! |
| I've done lots of ab workouts and this three-section program is by far my favorite. All three are tough and very different so you don't feel the repetitiveness you sometimes get with ab workouts. Cathe is great, as always and this is a must have! - posted by julie on 12/14/2007 |
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| Not for the faint of abs!!! |
| Unless you have less than strong abs, these workouts will be tougher than hard. I thought my spine was going to give out on me with the first workout. I would recommend this video first to intermediates more than novices, then work your way up! - posted by Monica on 7/29/2007 |
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| The perfect DVD for your abs! |
| This DVD is great value for money - each workout is just the right length; challenging without being too difficult; and varied enough so that you won't get bored. I actually bought an 8 pound medicine ball just so I could do it. I do one of the three segments twice a week and can see myself using it for a long time.Cathe has a reputation for being hard core (no pun intended!) but I appreciate that she says things like "Don't worry if you don't have the endurance; it will come over time." A keeper! - posted by RedPanda on 3/14/2007 |
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