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Cathe's 4-Day Split Cardio & Weights |
 INDEED, WORTH EVERY PENNY! |
| This dvd is fantastic and the workouts are so great when you are short on time!! There is SO much variety on here - and 23 premixes!! I haven't tried the high intensity step yet (admittedly, kind of afraid to, LOL, not much of a complex choreography lover here), but the fact that it is only 30 minutes gives me hope that I can hang with it! I absolutely LOVE the k/b section - it is SOOOO much fun!! I enjoy the bootcamp cardio a lot too---suicides reminded me of relay drills from my High School days! :) I used the weight workouts in my own Cathe rotation recently and felt these really helped me reach for heavier and heavier weights. I can't wait to do her 4DS rotation as recommended. I enjoy BM2 & LIC's music a tad better than in this series, but overall, a great product from Cathe! 5 Stars!! - posted by MRS on 8/7/2009 |
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 Solid Cathe |
| Solid Cathe production. Bootcamp was the weakest workout for me. Felt there was a bit of time wasted in it. - posted by luli on 3/4/2009 |
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| CARDIO IS GREAT.... |
| But I wish each workout had full body toning instead of "parts" toning. My mistake, since I just found and am excited about Cathe. Since this is on two DVDs to get full body toning I have to jump between the two DVDs....not a huge hardship, but it takes extra time. Otherwise this is a FAB dvd. The cardio, is as expected, is heart pumping and unique (especially the step routines). If would have been 5 stars if not for the "parts" toning. - posted by SMT on 2/21/2009 |
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| Worth Every Penny -- and More! |
| I love this workout collection so much. I probably use this more than anything I own, and I have over 350 workouts. It's not Cathe's toughest in terms of cardio, but it is fun, challenging, versatile and effective. I truly can't say enough good things about it. There are 4 totally different cardio routines, 4 heavy weights segments, and 2 abs. All are interchangeable. The premixes allow you to combine 2 cardios for a tough cardio challenge, do all weights, weights first or circuit -- and whatever body parts you want! The lower body weights segment is worth mentioning as my fave 30 minute lower body workout ever. The abs segment on the Kickbox/Bootcamp disc is also one of my fave ab routines ever. The kickbox segment is short but intense near the end -- and SOOOOO fun. The Bootcamp cardio has 11 (YES eleven!) drills in 30 mins so you are never bored. The step routines are 2 of my favourite step workouts ever. I honestly can't understand the negative reviews! 80 bucks for so many options of fun workouts is a fantastic investment in my opinion! I think hardcore Cathe-ites looking for STS-type lifting and Imax-type cardio might be a little let down, but everyone else will love it. This deserves a hundred stars, but they only allow up to five, so five it is! - posted by Sam on 1/31/2009 |
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| I Get This One |
| Very versatile. I have hundreds of home workouts but never understood the craze over Cathe until this set. I always thought she repped you to death for more than an hour, and her step was unnecessarily complicated and too tough on the joints. Well, her step here IS complex, but it is fun--and short enough to be merciful if you are not a step queen. The bootcamp workout does have lots of impact, but I just jump on the rebounder instead of the floor and jump higher, as she says to do if you don't have the room--no problem. I really bought this set for the weights anyway. I was looking for a split routine that was shorter than her other offerings and that went slowly enough so that I could lift heavier. This fit my needs perfectly. IMO, this is a much better introduction to Cathe's world than the beginner series. It's doable and practical. - posted by beth on 1/3/2009 |
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| I wish it was better! |
| I too, spent a lot of money on this DVD just like many others. I though, don't find it to be worth while. I own every DVD that Cathe has put out since 2001 and this one, just is not one that I enjoy. I am drawn to her bc she uses fun music, fun moves, and keeps you constantly moving and burning! This 4 set just lacked the spark that I have felt from other Cathe DVDs. I do think that the potential is there, but it just didn't shine through. I loved the concept of having a half hour of cardio followed by a half hour of heavy weights! What better way to get in shape and all under 1 hour?!?! Yeah, no...this DVD is just collecting dust, as I am drawn to many of her other DVDs. I'd rather use 2 seperate DVDs for weights and cardio instead of 4 Day Split. I also have to say that her Beginners DVDs are more fun and upbeat than these. Save the money and spend it on her other workouts that are true Gems...basically anything but this one! - posted by Julia on 11/17/2008 |
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| Just OK |
| I've had these DVDs for a while. I tried all the main workouts and a few of the premixes and really wanted to like them. While it's not bad, it's not great either. When I compare it to Cathe's older workouts, it's by far not as much fun, nor as challenging. I'm especially dissappointed in the premixes. Like another reviewer said, there is no really good hour-long circuit workout and the upper body weight sections are way too slow, too much time wasted putting away equipment. I also agree that these two DVDs are priced way too high for what they deliver. There are three things I look for in a workout: 1. fun (interesting, feeling good, music is great), 2. efficiency (as much worked as possible for time spent), 3. challenge (heart rate up, sweating, feeling worked out afterwards). I can't really say that I'm finding this here. - posted by dusty on 11/17/2008 |
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| Also surprised to see any very low ratings |
| Cathe totally explains/describes all of her workout DVDs on her website, as does collage. So I don't think it's fair to be disappointed in the shorter cardio, or what's on the premixes, when it's very easy to find that out before we buy it. 75% of the music is awesome, especially most of the music in HIS and KB, and there are a few really good songs in the other two cardios. Love the outfits, the production quality, and how tough this is. The upper body stuff is all great, and so is the leg stuff if you go heavy. I LOVE that Cathe includes calves - I will never understand why other workouts ignore those. They are a huge part of what makes our legs look great - thank you so much Cathe! I think although the KB warmup is too long, it's easy to just bump up the instensity a few minutes in. It's awesome that Cathe is actually shaking in some of the arm work, so you know she is working hard and it makes me want to work hard. The weight work is creative, and so is the step (love the step workouts!). The arm combos at the end of KB are great. What else can I say - get this. - posted by Nyx on 9/18/2008 |
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| MUST HAVE!! |
| Surprised to see anything negative about this. It is super fun and so nicely filmed. This set is ment for the excersier who is short on time. Most of Cathe's DVD's are 1 hour or more. I workout 2 times a day throughout the day when I can fit it in and thats what makes this so great. In true Cathe fashion I can get a great workout in 30 minutes. If I want more I do a premix. There is so MUCH variety with this DVD it makes it well worth having in your fitness library. The step routine is a little dancy but when you get used to it, it really is fun and the kick box and boot camp premix really get your heart pumping. The wieght routines involve pretty heavy wieght so you just have to make sure your form is good to keep it safe. I own a lot of fitness workouts but I always come back to this one. - posted by janieS on 8/16/2008 |
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| Wonderful!! |
| I found 4DS to be just what the doctor ordered. The variety of the workouts will keep it in your rotation for quite a while. I am not a big fan of heavy lifting, but Cathe somehow makes it bearable. I also LOVE the 30 minute cardio portions. I am able to give my all because I know that it will be over soon. The music is also wonderful. Great investment! - posted by Nicole on 8/14/2008 |
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