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Cathe Friedrich's Low Max

Level:		Advanced

Aerobics impact:		Lower

Aerobics choreography:		Moderate

Instructor:		Cathe Friedrich
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(average of 40 customer ratings)


Item #7435	$26.95	In-stock: Yes

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Entirely low-impact but still ultra-challenging, it features seven aerobic/anaerobic cycles. You’ll get Cathe’s excellent cuing and legendary intensity without her usual higher-impact jumps. The five-minute aerobic segments are taught add-on style; they use all sides of the step and include a variety of arm and leg combinations. The three-minute “blasts” use very basic choreography; they get their intensity from the rapid pace and low-to-the-ground body positions (e.g. fast squats and lunges, so your legs get a great “toning” workout too). This DVD also lets you select shorter versions of the workout (e.g. one “premix” just plays the seven “blast” segments without the other parts of the cycle). ©2005. DVD has: 4 premixes (23 to 45-min. alternate workouts), Chapter menus.

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Cathe Friedrich's Low Max
Wow!!!
This is a hard and exillarating workout. The choreography was difficult at first but once mastered I loved it. Everytime I do a cardio burst I think to myself Cathe is CRAZY! Where does she get her energy from!! I love this workout and will for a long time. - posted by Sharae on 9/24/2008

Thought I was going to die!!
I was a little skeptical at first watching it before trying it, due to all the turning around, thought it would be hard to keep up, but it's really not as hard as I thought to keep up w/ the moves. I burned 550 calories and that's with skipping the warm up. Really works the legs, I'm looking forward to getting better at all the moves. Another great workout from Cathe. This workout is far from boring, it gets more and more challenging towards the end of the workout. Thought I was going to blackout towards the end. :) - posted by Candace on 7/22/2008

Good Sweat, Hard Choreography
I did get a good sweat out of this routine, but I do wish the choregraphy was a bit less complex. I will get it, but it will take a few times before I feel totally in tune with it. This video really works the legs. - posted by Rhonda on 7/19/2008

LOVE this Workout!!
This is my favorite workout! The premixes are great and the moves are easy enough for me to manage. Cathe does an excellent job in cuing - as always - and in breaking the moves down. By using the premixes I was able to learn the steps and now am able to complete the entire workout. This DVD will be a constant in my rotation for a long time!! - posted by Tonya on 6/23/2008

Low Impact really tones and love the chapter pre-mixes!
I use the Low Max chapter pre-mixes (the 6 blasts ) if I don't want to do the whole routine but want some low impact, high intensity stepping and toning. I usually do these 6 blasts from Low Max after Cathe's latest 1/2 hour lower intensity step routine (from 4 Day Split). After over 12 years of high impact stepping it seems I am developing painful heel spurs and am grateful for low impact but high intensity step routines to keep me fit. - posted by Jill on 5/18/2008

did'nt ring my bell
the first 2 times i did it, it was alright. By the third time I was bored with it and had all dread factor. Needless to say, it is no longer in my rotation. - posted by tammy on 5/12/2008

FUN!!!!
One of my all time favourite cardios. I never did find the workout to be complex at all -- but it did hold my interest and concentration, which I love. This workout is a sweatfest with awesome tunes, great cuing, and some great leg work in the intensity blasts. It is about the only pure cardio workout I can handle without dread for 69 minutes!!! Not too tough, not too easy, huge fun factor, torches tons of calories, LOVE IT!!!! - posted by Sam on 5/11/2008

Hated it
The choreography in this workout was so complex that I couldn't get a good workout in because I kept having to stop to try to get the moves right. My heart rate didn't get up very high, even when I got the moves right. The music was irritating. I'm sticking to Gin Miller, Kathy Smith and Tamilee Webb. - posted by Sonya on 4/28/2008

Pretty Good
Ya know I used to do this workout a lot more often, but haven't been doing it much now- It DOES get your heart rate up after the first few intervals, and it is defiantely good on the knees. I would consider this more of a toning workout however- but one that does make you sweat. I should get this back into my routine, because I really felt whiped out at the end. The beginning starts out slow, but just HANG IN THERE, because it does pick up by the third section/interval. - posted by Mandee on 3/28/2008

Surprisingly great
I'm a super-duper hardcore cardio junkie. I'm a runner, a cyclist and I swim with a master's team. I put off trying this DVD for a long time 'cause I didn't think it would be challenging enough. But I seriously love it. I torch a good 450 calories per session and I get a good leg workout, to boot. Also, all those years of running have definitely taken their toll on my joints -- it's good to mix it up with some low-impact stuff. How nice that I don't have to sacrifice intensity and calorie burn to do it. - posted by Kristin on 3/20/2008

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Each workout shows a time graph of the workout sequence, from beginning to end. For example, this workout starts with a 10-minute warm-up and ends with a 10-minute stretch. In between, you'll do aerobics, then toning, then a cooldown.

Segments that include both aerobics & toning
Some workouts combine aerobics and toning. If the aerobics and toning are done at the same time, you'll see a "blended" graph. If the aerobics and toning are done in short, alternating intervals, you'll see an "interval" graph.

Premixes

These are alternate workouts created by the manufacturer. They use the same content as the main program (i.e. the very same video footage). But the sections are re-edited into pre-made alternative workouts that you select from a menu. These are often condensed versions of the main workout.

Chapter menus

You can play only the individual workout segments you want by picking them off a chapter menu (one at a time).

Level

Beginner: Just starting out, very overweight or haven't exercised in over six months.

Intermediate: Active in sports, dance or any regular exercise (2 to 3 times per week).

Advanced: Very active in sports or consistently work out four or more times per week.

Aerobics impact

Lower Impact: Both feet never leave the ground at the same time. This minimizes stress on your knees.

Higher Impact: Includes movements like jumps, hops and skips. Very high-impact is called plyometrics.

Mixed Impact: This alternates or combines the above styles.

Aerobics choreography

Basic: The easiest to follow. It ranges from simple walking-style marches to sports and athletic movements.

Complex: More intricate combinations and patterns. They're ideal for people who like to dance.

Moderate: More interesting than Basic, less dancy than Complex.

Step aerobics

Definition: Stepping up and down on a platform. The moves range from simple stepping to more choreographed exercises. Requires a step bench platform.

Benefits: Burns calories. Strengthens your heart. Increases stamina. The step helps boost cardio intensity.