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Cathe Friedrich's Low Impact Step

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	Step-bench & Risers

Cathe Friedrich's Low Impact Step

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Level:		Intermediate

Aerobics impact:		Mixed

Aerobics choreography:		Moderate

Toning emphasis:		Total body

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Toning Emphasis

Workout 2
Upper body:	13 minutes	(52%)
Lower body:	6 minutes	(24%)
Upper/lower:	2 minutes	(8%)
Abs:	4 minutes	(16%)

Instructor:		Cathe Friedrich
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(average of 26 customer ratings)


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A solid step-aerobics workout and a well-structured stability-ball toning program. Like all Cathe’s programs, it’s exceptionally well-cued and sometimes challenging. But this is specially designed for less advanced exercisers (e.g. Cathe slows down to fully describe a move or limits the number of muscle-fatiguing “pulses” within the toning). The cardio features faster/slower intervals and has lots of interesting-but-doable combos (e.g. “around the world,” “rocking horse”). It’s mostly low impact, but does have some higher-impact “bursts.” The toning uses the ball in nearly every routine; the ball increases the range of motion and improves body positioning (e.g. hamstring curls with your feet on the ball). Requires 2 to 10 lb. dumbbells and a stability ball. ©2005. DVD has: 3 premixes (46 to 69-min. alternate workouts), Chapter menus.

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Cathe Friedrich's Low Impact Step
complex moves
I love that fact that the moves are low impact but more complex than I thought. It will take me several attempts to learn them all but overall good workout. - posted by Michele on 8/19/2010

Love Cathe
Cathe is a great instructor. I have been using her videos for years. I however have slowed down a little and my joints are not up for a lot of high impact exercise. This still is aerobically challenging, with out the high impact. Would highly recommend it. - posted by Nancy on 8/17/2010

Fun video!!
Since I can't afford to join a gym I love to do Cathe's videos. She has great cuing, and I love her energetic attitude! - posted by Carla on 7/10/2010

easily modified to suit everyone.
This is a great intermediate step workout that can be easily modified to increase it's intensity by either adding a riser or adding a bit of impact. Cathe does use a lot of pivots in her workouts, so if you have a carpeted floor just leave them out. I hope she comes out with more low impact workouts because she is the best instructor out there! - posted by trish on 5/20/2010

A keeper!
Great for those just starting with Cathe. She is very 'gentle' in this one! You do pendulum, L step, side steps, around the world, repeaters... she builds on the routine, very doable and easy to learn. She does to a couple pivots, but I just march or something and jump right back in. Pivots make my head spin. I wish this workout was longer. It was tons of fun, loved the blasts (nice change from typical high impact blasts), lots of sweat. Highly recommended! - posted by Alicia on 4/8/2010

Low impact but High intensity
I bought this workout because I put on some weight and my knees were bothering me with these extra 15 lbs so I needed something that would help me workout but not hurt me while I do it. I figured I could find that with Cathe and I did. This gets my heart rate up there and keeps it there the entire workout and my knees and legs don't shake or buckle. So far so good. - posted by D. Rayford on 4/5/2010

Great workout!
I've really enjoy Cathe Friedrich's DVDs and definitely see results. It may take a few times before I have all the steps mastered but well worth the sweat! - posted by Cindy on 4/2/2010

great workout for all step lovers
As a retired fitness instructor, it is rare that I come across too many "athletic" styled routines that I like. I usually prefer the more dancey stuff like Christy Taylor or Rob Glick but I really liked this routine. Like many folks, I have joint issues and found this routine only needed a few modifications (ie. - slow jacks instead of pendulums, don't hop in warm up on repeater, leave out hops or turns, etc.) and I don't think you have to be a retired trainer to know where to make these changes to suit yourself. It has the great "power up" cycles that are great leg toning cycles as well AND they didn't hurt my post surgical knees. I thought the routine was simple in a way but had plenty of movement variations which made it not boring. I will definitely mix this into my routines when my joints ache and know that I have gotten a good workout! - posted by angela keel on 11/25/2009

Wonderful!
Great workout. You can never go wrong with a Cathe DVD. I am an advanced exerciser and have owned this DVD for quite a while. I still use it frequently. It is perfect on days when I want a thorough, yet lighter workout. On days when I want to work harder I add more risers and grab heavier weights. Perfect for everyone. - posted by Julia on 6/8/2009

Perfect for Intermediates
I have Cathe's Basic Step, but after 3 times I had mastered the moves and was ready for something more. LIS is perfect for the intermediate who is looking for something a little more complicated and harder; she builds on the moves from Basic Step (around-the-world, etc.). I was definitely working in my THR using a 6 in. step. While it is not completely "no impact" most of the moves are low impact and, of course, you can kick them up a notch and make it higher impact if you want. I consider myself to be relatively "choreography-challenged" because I get confused when I have to turn my back to the TV (when turning, I think some how I shouldn't be "mirroring" the moves -- which gets me screwed up -- so I have to learn the "turn" moves and just listen instead of trying to watch and replicate), but I think with Cathe's careful instruction I can master the moves after about 3 workouts. Anyway, I think the complexity/difficulty is perfect for intermediates and should continue to be a fun workout for months to come and a great "light day" workout when you finally reach the advanced level. A small side note -- from the Intensity Series: Cardio & Weights has a lot of the same moves, so it's not nearly as hard to learn if you have LIS. (I did Cardio & Weights one time before LIS, and so some of the moves, like bow & arrow were not completely new to me.) - posted by Julia on 3/24/2009

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Segments that include both aerobics & toning
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Premixes

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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.

Step aerobics & toning

Definition: Includes two workout activities. The step aerobics segments involve stepping up and down on a platform. The moves range from simple stepping to more choreographed exercises. These segments require a step bench platform. The toning sections are slow, controlled movements working against 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.