Cathe IMAX 2 - Review


IMAX 2. I really like this workout. Following the first IMAX, it contains a thorough warm up, 10 intervals, a cool down and a stretch.
The 10 intervals are broken up into a mini step routine repeated 6 times, a blast and a recovery period.
I think it's the music that gives this workout its extra oomph! From the start of the workout, there is a vibe that flows through the whole workout and the energy is super high. You just feel like you are grooving and in the zone.
The only thing that I didn't like about this workout is in one of the blast you are hopping on one foot for several sets. I ended up modifying that so it wasn't a big deal, just something I didn't care to do.
Between intervals 5 and 6, Cathe gives you extra rest time - about 30 seconds. You can check your heart rate or grab water or.... Rest.
IMAX 2 is just fun to me.
And, oh. It clocks in at 55 minutes.
5 stars.

Comments

  1. SusanNovember 15, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    Good to hear IMAX 2 is really good, I'll see if I can get it in a trade. I've managed to get 18 Cathe Workouts in trades including STS 1.

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  2. SaundraNovember 16, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    Wow Susan, that is huge.
    What did you have to give up to get all that?

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  3. SusanNovember 16, 2010 at 3:43 PM

    I traded Marta Montenegro all 3 dvds ( I didn't click with these), old Michelle Dozois dvds, Insanity ( I felt I was losing strength doing Insanity), 2 Squeeze workouts and Ellen Barrett workouts (which I no longer do). I think I did well with the trading. The workouts that I traded were just sitting on the shelf and I don't think I would have done them again. So now I've got 18 Cathe dvds that I didn't have and STS 1! Very happy with the trading. Do you do trading yourself?

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  4. SaundraNovember 17, 2010 at 7:57 AM

    Susan, no I don't do trading. Usually I will sell on Ebay or just give away. Sometimes I lend and borrow.

    I have Insanity. My boyfriend and I split the price and bought it. I probably won't do it but keep it for him to do.

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