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Cathe Friedrich's Imax 2 plus Cardio & Weights

Backcover description: IMAX 2: This advanced interval workout will take your fitness level to new heights. You’ll do a total of 10 intervals, each containing intensity blasts that will push you towards your anaerobic threshold, thereby increasing your aerobic capacity.

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Cathe Friedrich's Imax 2 plus Cardio & Weights

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Level:		Advanced

Aerobics impact:		Higher

Aerobics choreography:		Complex

Toning emphasis:		Upper body & Abs

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Toning Emphasis

Workout 2
Upper body:		12 minutes	(50%)
Upper/lower:		4 minutes	(17%)
Abs:		8 minutes	(33%)

	(includes toning in aero/tone intervals)

Instructor:		Cathe Friedrich
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Certified instructor description: Two of the toughest workouts ever — pure cardio and aero/tone intervals. Superbly cued by Cathe Friedrich, both programs are sure to challenge the most conditioned athlete. “Imax 2” features ten three-part circuits — an aerobic segment, an anaerobic “sprint,” and a recovery period. It’s all super-intense. The aerobics are complex and innovative. The anaerobics are off-the-chart tough (a single section may include dozens of plyo-jacks and airborne “flying angels”). Even the “recovery periods” are quick-paced. The challenge continues with the “Cardio & Weights” interval workout. It features complex choreography and varied-duration aerobic intervals. Its compound conditioning segments use extra-heavy dumbbells to work multiple muscle groups (with smooth transitions that, somehow, never slow your pace). Includes some recognizable vocals like “Pina Colada,” “Build Me Up Buttercup” and “Somebody’s Watching Me.” Requires at least three sets of heavy dumbbells (e.g. 5, 10 and 20 lbs.). ©2002. DVD has: 8 premixes (18 to 41-min. alternate workouts), Programmable chapters.

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Cathe Friedrich's Imax 2 plus Cardio & Weights
KICK ***
This video really works every part of your body. I like it. It makes you work hard. I enjoy it amd at the end I feel good and relaxed with a lot more energy. - posted by IRASEMA GARCIA on 4/5/2012

Great Workout!!!
Highly recommend...great workout!!! Easy to follow the steps. - posted by Debbie on 2/29/2012

Too difficult for me
I am a long time DVD exerciser. I especially like step DVD's. I'm 45 and have some knee and feet problems. I thought I could handle her high impact step DVD but I was wrong. Some DVD's say high impact but they only mean some moves which can be easily modified. I learned that when Cathe says High Impact, she means it. This was my error not the description. It is well choreographed and cued. It just moves very quickly through the choreography with lots of high impact moves. It is too difficulty for me with my knee problems. I will be returning for one of her low impact step videos. If you want an awesome high impact workout and are experienced at step this is an amazing workout. - posted by Kris Chionh on 2/4/2011

IMAX 2 is my 2nd fave Cathe video
Having had these videos for years, I agree with most Cathe fans (according to her website) that IMAX 2 and Step Blast showcase the best of Cathe. Although IMAX 3 is tougher, I think it's boring and I returned it. I still love IMAX 2 after all these years because it's a great intese workout in less than an hour (50-ish minutes, I think.) And I love the music, particularly the music for the end of combo 9 -- it is really perfect to pick you up when you are ready to lie on the floor. Cardio and Weights is an good basic workout. I actually like to do the cardio from this video and then do the cardio from Step, Jump and Pump. I don't do the weight workout because it's too short for my taste. I have used it as an add-on for a shorter weight workout, however. - posted by Heidi on 11/19/2010

Two fantastic workouts
Both of these workouts are great, in different ways. Imax 2 is tough (I don't have Imax 3 but I've heard it's even tougher!) and I have to modify some of the harder blasts because I get so winded. Doing the workout in its entirety is an accomplishment for me, and I do this when I want some intense cardio training. The shorter premixes are great for intense but shorter cardio workouts. I'm beet red by the end of Imax 2! The cardio in Cardio & Weights is MUCH easier than Imax 2, but I still get a sweat going, and it's a really fun workout. I prefer this as a circuit workout to Cathe's Low Impact Circuit, because I like the music better (both very decent circuit workouts.) The weight sections in Cardio & Weights are thorough, not her toughest weight workout but if you want to lift heavier you can make it harder. I reach for Cardio & Weights when I want a fun, intermediate circuit workout that will work my whole body and get me sweating, but not leave me exhausted or require too much recovery time. I know that it's considered advanced, but compared to many of Cathe's other workouts, Cardio & Weights is on the intermediate side. Like all of Cathe's workouts, Imax 2 and Cardio & Weights are impeccably cued, beautifully produced, and lots of fun. - posted by Bobbi on 7/22/2010

This should of been the 1st
Great workout! easier to learn than 1 & 3, got a great sweat going hubby even did this one with me, he has new found respect for Cathe. - posted by Teri N. on 6/14/2010

Good workout, but not as intense as I expected
As usual, Cathe's production is superb, and this workout flows well and feels good. However, having done Imax 3 first (which is ridiculously hard and I dread doing), I was pretty astonished by how much easier this was. The blasts are intense but too short to really challenge me, and those cool down periods in each interval really decrease the overall intensity of the workout. These are not necessarily bad traits, but my heart rate didn't stay up in the aerobic zone throughout the whole workout. I wish there were some sort of hybrid between Imax 2 and 3, because that would be my perfect workout. - posted by neatski on 1/22/2010

IMAX 2 is tough
I have these workouts but they're seperate- not on DVD. The "IMAX 2" one is great- intense cardio intervals and you can do just half the video and still get a good workout in. The "Cardio and Weights" workout is ok but the cardio isn't that tough and when I do the weight portions after the cardio, my HR goes down too much. You get a full body workout, just not tough cardio. I don't have the DVD options for these videos so that's a downside for me as I could probably mix them for a better workout. - posted by Lisa on 7/23/2009

Cathe is the best
I do her workout over and over and it never gets old, she is my favorite! - posted by Tiffany on 7/11/2009

Love It, Love It, LOVE IT!!!
I absolutely adore Cathe. This is my all-time favorite combo DVD hands down. I love the intensity of Imax2 and especially the weights in Cardio and Weights. Actually, I think C&W is perfect by itself on a quickie/easy day. If you're ready for a really great workout do them together back to back. Every time I do this, I feel amazing. I wish Cathe would do more like this and Kick, Punch and Crunch + Legs and Glutes. I would recommend either of these DVDs to anyone looking for a fun challenge! - posted by Cassandra on 6/24/2009

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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.

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Aerobics choreography

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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.