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Cathe Friedrich's Kick Max

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	Fitness January 2006
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	Fat cells don't stand a chance against the continuous flow of kicks, jabs and jumping jacks. "Not recommended for beginners."

Cathe Friedrich's Kick Max

Level:		Advanced

Aerobics impact:		Higher

Aerobics choreography:		Basic

Toning emphasis:		Lower body

Emphasis details

Toning Emphasis

Lower body:	18 minutes	(100%)

Instructor:		Cathe Friedrich
		Instructor profile

Customer rating:

(average of 24 customer ratings)


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Superbly cued, it’s the toughest kickbox program ever. You get three distinct segments — do any segment for a targeted workout or all three for an “extreme challenge.” You’ll start with a well-sequenced, well-choreographed cycle of classic kickboxing moves (e.g. jabs and punches, kicks and shuffles). That’s followed by high-impact aerobic/anaerobic plyometrics (e.g. jumping jacks, air jacks, tuck jacks — Cathe seems to spend more time in the air than on the ground). Finally, you’ll totally fatigue those tired leg muscles with a series of kickbox toning exercises. The DVD’s “premix” feature also lets you do pre-selected, shorter versions of the workout. ©2005. DVD has: 4 premixes (48 to 58-min. alternate workouts), Chapter menus, Close captions.

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Cathe Friedrich's Kick Max
Burn Mega Calories!
This one is way better than Kick, Punch, Crunch for me! I love it. Seems like the time flies and you get toning along with great cardio. The leg drills are much harder than I imagined and very effective. Funnest way to get in shape! I have carpet and didn't find it to difficult to do the twisting moves. - posted by Loretta on 11/2/2008

Gotta String 'Em Together....
This workout is a bit better than some of her other kickboxing workouts, but the intensity just isn't there. Not only do I have to wear weighted gloves, I also string three of her kickboxing DVDs together and do the high intensity drills/blasts (Kick Max; Kick, Punch, & Crunch; and Cardio Kicks). It has rather uncomplicated choreography and would be good for beginners and some intermediates. - posted by Crystal on 5/29/2008

Not My Favorite from Cathe
I love Cathe and usually thoroughly enjoy each and every one of her workouts, but this was not one of my favorites. I really like Kick, Punch and Crunch and was hoping for more of the same but did not find it in this workout. This one seemed very slow, repetitious, and boring. I really didn't feel like my heartrate got up much during the "aerobic" portion either. Overall, just not a good fit for me. - posted by Shelley on 4/26/2008

Advanced workout with uncomplicated moves
I compared this with Amy's Kickbox Xtreme and much prefer Cathe's DVD--I felt it offers a more hardcore workout. I consider myself an advanced exerciser, and this DVD had me working very hard. I certainly felt it the next day! The cuing was very good and I didn't feel frustrated, unlike with Amy's DVD. Whomever said this DVD was "low energy" was obviously not following the cuing! - posted by Amanda on 3/15/2008

Dissapointed
I love kickboxing and love Cathe for her intensity and advanced workouts. I had high hopes for Kick Max and it was a dissapointment. I am used to doing Turbo Jam and kickboxing classes at my gym, and Cathe's Kick Max was a slow, low-energy kickbox workout. The blast intervals were good, but were the similar to what you would find in her other workouts. - posted by Kendra on 2/23/2008

Concentrate!
I have both this workout and Amy Bento's kickbox Xtreme - I agree with previous reviewers that Amy Bento's is more cardio intense, varied, and interesting, but this workout - with its slower pace and increased reps allows concentration on form and execution...Amy leaves me winded and sweaty; Cathe leaves my muscles fatigued. Plus, for those new to kickboxing, this workout is MUCH easier to follow. - posted by Melissa on 2/18/2008

Excellent
this workout is excellent for weight loss and toning!!! i lost the last 15 lbs that i thought would never come off after 4 babies in less then a month. it is challenging but fun and easy to follow. the only downfall would be if you have bad knees from all the jumping around in the blast challenge. - posted by Coral on 2/13/2008

Great workout
I am an intermediate exerciser and I was looking for a challenge. Well, this workout is it! I thought that simple choreography was great as it allowed me to concentrate on proper form and on keeping breathing!! I didn't like that Cathe would name the moves but not explain what they were - some of them I've never come across before, even though I've done a few kickboxing workouts in the past. Four stars because I agree that the first part (the combos and the warm-up) are boring, yet the blast section compensates for that - I've had to pause the DVD 3 times to take a breather. This is the section that I know will improve my cardiovascular fitness quickly. I highly recommend it to those who are intermediate/high intermediate and want to be challenged, but I feel prior kickboxing experience is a must for this workout, as the instruction of foot positioning, etc is minimal. - posted by Julia F on 2/7/2008

Fun but not very advanced
This is a fun kickboxing workout, but I didn't feel that it was a very advanced workout - the kickboxing portions were at an intermediate level, but the cardio blast after that was quite intense and left me gasping for air! It still is very fun and has Cathe's signature excellent cuing and motivation, but the kickboxing portions simply weren't very intense. I'd recommend this for a more intermediate level - try Amy Bento for a really kick-butt kickboxing workout. - posted by Jen on 11/9/2007

Nice
I hate kick boxing so I was debating on this one, but I love Cathe and have all her workouts, so I thought I would give this one a shot. I am very glad that I did. I love how she does kick boxing and her tech. she is very good at what she does. If you not big in kick boxing like I am, you should try this one. Will make you sweat and burn your legs. - posted by Laci on 10/12/2007

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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.

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.