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Cathe Friedrich's Boot Camp & Muscle Endurance

Backcover description: boot camp Hang on to your hats because there is literally not a minute to waste in this head to toe no-nonsense workout. With every 60 seconds that tick by, you’ll be jumping, pumping, pushing, and crunching your way to a fitter you

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	High step

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Level:		Advanced

Aerobics impact:		Higher

Aerobics choreography:		Basic

Toning emphasis:		Total body

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Toning Emphasis

Workout 1
Upper body:		9 minutes	(33%)
Lower body:		9 minutes	(33%)
Abs:		9 minutes	(34%)

	(includes toning in aero/tone intervals)


Workout 2
Upper body:		25 minutes	(46%)
Lower body:		20 minutes	(37%)
Abs:		9 minutes	(17%)

Instructor:		Cathe Friedrich
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Certified instructor description: Two workouts — fast-changing floor aero/tone intervals and high-rep body-sculpting that uses a step. “Boot Camp” features eight aero/tone cycles. Within each cycle, there are four one-minute intervals: floor aerobics, lower body, upper body and core (to optimize variety and work your muscles in distinct ways). The cardio is definitely tough, from power kicks to flying jumping jacks. The toning program, “Muscle Endurance,” uses a high step, plus barbells, to maximize the intensity of these classic routines. It alternates sets of upper and lower-body movements and ends with an all-ab section. Each high-rep series is a little different (e.g. you add a pulse, vary the range of motion, change the tempo). The cardio is regular floor aerobics; only the toning requires a high step, a medicine ball, barbells and 5 to 15 lb. dumbbells. DVD has “premixes” of short, pre-programmed segments (e.g. upper body only). ©2002. DVD has: 12 premixes (8 to 49 min. alternate workouts), Chapter menus, Narrow screen.

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Cathe Friedrich's Boot Camp & Muscle Endurance

EXCELLENT
I've always avoided Cathe workouts because they're pricy and seem to require a lot of equipment but I studied Collage's video of this one and read all the comments by fans of this DVD. I decided it could be done using a regular 10 inch step and free weights; I remembered some of these segments from FitTV shows featuring Cathe and that's what I used then. I was right! Both workouts are great but in addition to the many premixes and complete chaptering there's actually THREE workouts here because the COMBO takes parts of both of them and combines them into a 60 minute killer workout. EXCELLENT! - posted by Susan W. on 2/15/2010

another of the best
First caught this on fit tv and had to order it..I use it all the time as it gives the best of everything, variety of cardio, muscle building and abs..good mix that is all around intense - posted by Bunny on 12/29/2009

Oldie but a goodie!!!!!!!
For some idiotic reason I quit doing this bootcamp workout in favor of some of the newer ones that have come out. While KCM's 30 minutes to fitness bootcamp is still a favorite of mine I needed something different so I dusted Cathe off and popped it in the dvd player the other night. Boy it was almost like I had never done the thing. I forgot how great a workout this is. You get everything-cardio, upper and lower body and abs in one minute cycles. Why I forgot how great a workout I get from this bootcamp I can only ponder. Never again will this workout sit on my shelf. It will be in my weekly rotation from now on. Best bootcamp workout ever. Well, in my opinion at least. - posted by Lee on 8/13/2009

Love this DVD!
I have owned this DVD for a few years. I always come back to it, especially the muscle endurance workout. Challenging and will always break a sweat. I can usually can tell results after a couple of workouts. My favorite are the glute raises. Good background music to it too. Definitely recommend. - posted by Lisa on 7/29/2009

Great Total Body Workout
I love this video. I always get a great burn with this workout. I have seen great increases in my muscle endurance, as well as shape. I have also tried Amy Bento's All Pump Extreme, and while it is good, Cathe is the best. - posted by Rhonda on 6/30/2008

Great workout
I am a Cathe fan and I really like this video. I've done both workouts and the muscle endurance workout is tough. I wasn't able to finish the first time through. Definitely a keeper! - posted by Jill on 5/7/2008

Wow
No rest for the weary here. I am intermediate exerciser, and have had this tape for a while. But have done only a few times in the past because I found it way too hard. This time I really focused on modifying all of the exercises- Cathe uses some heavy weights-but this tape CAN be done!! I either used the Firm body bar instead of the barbells, or 3 lbs where she used 8 + lbs. (and skipped 1/2 the terminators, but I'll get there.) This tape is probably the most motivating ones to do from time to time as I bet you can really see progress each time you do it if you are a dedicated exerciser. - posted by Christine on 5/3/2008

Ditto, ditto
This is one of the best exercise DVD's that I have purchased! I'm 58 years old and I can do both programs. Now, don't let that make you think they are not challenging just because a 58 year old can do them! I always modify if I need to. There a couple of the cardio segments in boot camp that I modify. I can't do the squat/ thrusts so I simplify those. If I were to purchase just one strength DVD, this would be it. I look forward to the days when these are in my rotation. There is zero boredom factor and the time goes fast. - posted by Bonnie on 4/6/2008

Wonderful Workouts!!!!
I have done both workouts and both of them give great results! I like the Bootcamp video because I get the best of both worlds, weights AND cardio. The muscle endurance video is awesome because it just focuses on weights and delivers a total body workout. I am simply amazed at Cathe's workouts. Who needs a gym when I can get an awesome workout, all muscles targeted all in the privacy in my own home. Cathe is extremely motivating, funny, possesses great knowledge about form and technique. This is another winner for me! - posted by KW on 3/31/2008

Bonus combo rocks
Excellent workout who needs a gym when you have cathe. The bonus workout burns more calories than bootcamp. Cathe please make a bootcampII. - posted by Delores on 3/13/2008

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Premixes

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Chapter menus

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

Narrow screen

When played on a widescreen TV, this program will show black bars on the left and right sides. On an older 4x3 ratio TV, it will fill the entire screen.

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.

Toning emphasis

Upper body: Arms, chest and back.

Lower Body: Legs, thighs, hips and buttocks.

Abs: Abdominals (stomach), core and sometimes lower back.

Total body: Tones all three of the above muscle groups.

Floor aerobics & toning

Definition: Includes two workout activities. The aerobics segments are fast-paced standing movements like marching, dancing and jumping. These segments require no equipment. The toning sections are slow, controlled movements working against a resistance. These may include Pilates and weight training.

Benefits: The combination of both activities provides a balanced workout. The aerobics burns calories, strengthens your heart and increases stamina. The toning builds lean muscles, increases your metabolism and makes everyday activities easier.