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Roberta Kagno
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MMA Fusion DVD
I agree with the reviewer who said if you don't feel cardio challenged than you're not putting all of your power into this DVD. As a kickboxing instructor, I see this all the time in class. People dance around, pretend they're in Zumba, shake their hips in side shuffles, flail their arms all over the place with punches, lack range of motion in kicks and lunge style moves, modify jumps to low impact without any depth to compensate for the loss of impact. I could go on forever. And it's not particularly easy to educate these people about power and control when they associate a "hard" workout with fast paced movements that may blow up their heart rate monitor but do nothing to improve the shape of their body. That all said, MMA Fusion is one of the best DVDs Cathe has done in terms of combining all of the key components of a kickboxing workout. It even took me - an experienced exerciser - a few times through to learn the moves and do them correctly. What more could a Cathe fan ask for?
Elaine O'Brien
Verified Buyer
Low Impact HiiT DVD (from the Ripped with HiiT Series)
This is Cathe's best low impact cardio workout yet. It is divided into two parts which can be done individually or together. I particularly like the first workout because it is pure cardio with athletic drills. The second workout has some toning mixed in more like Cardio Supersets. After years of high impact, I try to stick to low and medium impact now. I really appreciate Cathe's effort to put high intensity with lower impact. The video blends well with Legs Lift It for a longer workout.
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High Step Training DVD
I had forgotten I even owned this DVD. I did it last evening and it was tough but so much fun! The music is GREAT in comparison to some of her other series such as the Low Impact one. This is the Cathe I remember and love -- and the cast is wonderful -- I miss Cedie! It is a party in a DVD. The set is bright and cheery too! Cathe just shines in this video and delivers a tough workout while remaining the Cathe I remember (not to say she isn't great now because she is!). This video is well worth the investment!
Denise CS
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Cathe Friedrich's Gym Style Legs workout and exercise DVD
I have had this DVD for a few years but have only used it one time before. Why, I don't know as this may be my all time fav or Cathe's Leg routines. Even though it is 67 minutes in length, it flies by. Half is standing and the other is on the floor.
If you are a longtime Cathe fan, you know she has a lot of leg workouts and maybe this is why it took me sometime to use this one again. I love, love it. There's not a lot of weights to use and the barbell is set at one weight the whole time (I always like that). The dumbells are not heavy ones but you still get an incredible burn. Love this one!!
If you are a longtime Cathe fan, you know she has a lot of leg workouts and maybe this is why it took me sometime to use this one again. I love, love it. There's not a lot of weights to use and the barbell is set at one weight the whole time (I always like that). The dumbells are not heavy ones but you still get an incredible burn. Love this one!!
Denise CS
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Cathe Friedrich's Circuit Blast workout video exercise dvd
This may be Cathe's toughest one yet! It is doable at 45 minutes and it does hit every body part, plus intense cardio. I have just about all of her workouts and this one really is hard. But that's why we love her.
There are options by lowering your step height and will motivate you to keep progressing. When you are pressed for time and want to really sweat and hit all area, this is one you will got to.
There are options by lowering your step height and will motivate you to keep progressing. When you are pressed for time and want to really sweat and hit all area, this is one you will got to.
John Kurokawa
Verified Buyer
HiiT Circuit Upper Body DVD (from the Ripped with HiiT Series)
Cathe is definitely the master of cardio/weight circuit workouts. This one had my breathing heavily! Pros: GREAT music, space friendly, not a lot of equipment required, high fun factor, and time friendly (under an hour- I don't think I could work any harder than this!).
Cons: The only con is that I felt there was an over emphasis on shoulder work. I would have preferred more work on biceps and triceps, but that is the only con I can find.
This workout is one I will be reaching for often. Thanks Cathe!
Cons: The only con is that I felt there was an over emphasis on shoulder work. I would have preferred more work on biceps and triceps, but that is the only con I can find.
This workout is one I will be reaching for often. Thanks Cathe!
Nichole
Verified Buyer
Cathe ICE To The Mat Legs & Glutes Lower Body Workout and Exercise DVD
To the Mat is an endurance based workout, focusing on the hamstrings, adductors, abductors, and all parts of the glutes. To my surprise, I really like it. While this is not a workout I would choose as a stand-alone for leg day, I found out that it works great as an add-on. I feel like I really work on muscular endurance and hit angles I don't work on a regular basis. Good job.
John Kurokawa
Verified Buyer
Chiseled Upper Body DVD (from the ICE Series)
I opted for the digital download- to my surprise, it was 720p HD! Cathe and crew have never looked better. We've come a long way since the days of PowerMax!
This workout just flies by. It is very easily adjustable to more advanced difficulty levels simply by using a heavier weight. I love the compound exercises as well as some new exercises/combinations I've never seen before. It's also a bit shorter, which is great when I'm in a time crunch. Well done and highly recommended!
This workout just flies by. It is very easily adjustable to more advanced difficulty levels simply by using a heavier weight. I love the compound exercises as well as some new exercises/combinations I've never seen before. It's also a bit shorter, which is great when I'm in a time crunch. Well done and highly recommended!
John Kurokawa
Verified Buyer
Cathe Friedrich ICE Chiseled Lower Body Blast Leg and Glute Workout DVD
I usually dread working lower body, but this workout has so much variety and fun, time flies by. I especially appreciate the cardio blasts- feels like a double bonus. Zero dread factor. Highly recommended!
Nichole
Verified Buyer
Cathe Rhythmic Step + Interval Max +Maximum Intensity Workout DVD
First, this DVD comes with three different, full length workouts with varying options, so that's a great value. Second, the quality is obviously there, both in production value and the workouts themselves.
Rhythmic Step is one of my all time favorite step workouts. It's challenging enough to keep my interest, and it is intense, but it isn't something that needs two or three days recovery after.
IMAX is really challenging. I have done all the IMAX workouts and this one might be the hardest. Lots of intensity, higher step height and short recovery times. Great for when you need that challenge.
MIC is hard, straight up. It is not my favorite, but it does find its way into my rotations because it is an excellent workout.
This DVD contains top-notch workouts that are challenging enough to keep you interested and improving for a long time.
Rhythmic Step is one of my all time favorite step workouts. It's challenging enough to keep my interest, and it is intense, but it isn't something that needs two or three days recovery after.
IMAX is really challenging. I have done all the IMAX workouts and this one might be the hardest. Lots of intensity, higher step height and short recovery times. Great for when you need that challenge.
MIC is hard, straight up. It is not my favorite, but it does find its way into my rotations because it is an excellent workout.
This DVD contains top-notch workouts that are challenging enough to keep you interested and improving for a long time.
Julie Simon
Verified Buyer
Party Rockin' Step Workout #2 DVD
The music is great and the time flies! I have only done the premixes since I rarely do a workout from beginning to end, but have done all of the combos and they are just plain fun--without being too challenging. I do all low impact and got a terrific workout.
Nichole
Verified Buyer
Hardcore Extreme DVD (from the Hardcore series)
I downloaded the High/Low Extreme and did it tonight. LOVE IT! Great programming. This will definitely be in my rotation often. Had a ton of fun and the time flew by. I could not believe the workout lasts as long as it does because it felt great. Hard work, but a lot fun. Excellent use of Low Max as recovery.
John Kurokawa
Verified Buyer
Travel Fit DVD
I've been a long time fan of Cathe's videos and she doesn't disappoint here. I only wish I hadn't waited so long to get it. This workout is not only great for travel, but on one of those days where you just dread working out. This workout is challenging, fun, and always leaves me drenched in sweat. Highly recommended!
Holly
Verified Buyer
Boot Camp Circuit DVD (from the ICE Series)
I find this workout fun and it is a workout that I won't dread starting like Afterburn, Plyo Hitt, etc. I did have to modify (like I do ALL of Cathe workouts). I rarely lift the same weight as Cathe, push ups on knees mostly, and I used only two risers instead of three, but I still was huffing and puffing. I love the bicep muscle meltdown. Sure feel it today. The original bootcamp, which I love, has a big dread factor for me (mountain climbers!) but this bootcamp is one I'll be reaching for often and feeling thoroughly accomplished when finished.
Milie
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Cathe Body Blast Series: Kick, Punch, and Crunch + Legs Workout DVD
I just finished the Premix #, 37 minutes Cardio Conditioning. Lots of sweat and fun.
Customer
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Cathe Friedrich's Kick Max Workout and Exercise DVD
My favorite kick boxing DVD. I like all the different segments and I especially like that you can mix it up and don't have to do it all at one time. Some days I just cannot do the high impact drills, so I skip them and still feel like I got a great workout.
Customer
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Low Impact Circuit DVD
I love this DVD. I sometimes do the cardio only and it's a great step workout. The entire circuit is challenging without being too tough (I can do the entire thing unlike some of her more advanced DVDs). The band work with the barbell is fabulous. My biceps burn the next day every time.
Carrie in Auburn
Verified Buyer
Boot Camp Circuit DVD (from the ICE Series)
I too feel compelled to respond to the "Huge Disappointment" review, which I agree was unfair because the main complaint seemed to be related to the step height. In addition to the obvious and oft-mentioned option of simply lowering the step height, I think one of the things I most love about Cathe workouts is that I feel I can never outgrow them! There is always another level or another goal I can strive for, and watching Cathe and crew always inspires me to try my hardest.
I don't have the original Boot Camp (because I worried that switching between cardio, lower body, upper body, and core repeatedly would make for a choppy workout), but now I am going to be looking for it on the Daily Deal! I love variety, and this style of workout is more fun and doable than I expected. Great job!
I don't have the original Boot Camp (because I worried that switching between cardio, lower body, upper body, and core repeatedly would make for a choppy workout), but now I am going to be looking for it on the Daily Deal! I love variety, and this style of workout is more fun and doable than I expected. Great job!
Customer
Verified Buyer
Cathe ICE Metabolic Total Body Low Impact high-intensity workout and exercise HIIT DVD
I love MTB -Metabolic Total Body.I have been working out Cathe for a long time and ICE is the first series I was hesitant to pre-order cause I wasn't sure to get the usual Cathe intensity. Well I am glad I added ICE to my collection cause I would have regretted if I didn't.MTB is versatile and the intensity element comes from coumpound combos. The usual cathe creativity resulted in great combo. There is quadruple combo of squat/bicepcurl/press and triceps extension. This came in while I was not expecting it.A nice surprise. As always combos were sequenced to meet a seamless flow throughout the entire workout. Cathe delivered again.
HALLER
Verified Buyer
Slow & Heavy Series 3 Workout Set DVD
I love this series! When you're not feeling super coordinated, but you've got the focus for a tough weight workout, this is the go-to. The slow reps definitely make a difference, I was sore in different ways, but felt stronger with the concentration required.
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Since our company was founded in 1988 our goal has always been to bring you the same quality and intensity health club workout our gym members enjoy into the privacy of your own home. We have done this through the years with VHS tapes, DVDs and digital downloads. Now, we also bring you the newest way to work out with Cathe: — Cathe Live and Cathe OnDemand.
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You can watch Cathe OnDemand videos on your computer or almost any mobile device and stream it to your big TV. And best of all, when you subscribe to Cathe OnDemand not only do you get unlimited access to all 300+ workouts (the same workouts you get on our DVDs), you also get access to 2400+ Premixes, the Workout Blender, 210+ Cathe Live workouts, bonus videos, and you receive unlimited access to any new video production we make, including our newest releases for no additional charge.
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Since our company was founded in 1988 our goal has always been to bring you the same quality and intensity health club workout our gym members enjoy into the privacy of your own home. We have done this through the years with VHS tapes, DVDs and digital downloads. Now, we also bring you the newest way to work out with Cathe: — Cathe Live and Cathe OnDemand.
With Cathe Live you get to see and experience Cathe in the same way our gym members do—unrehearsed, unscripted and little to no editing, with up to four new workouts every month. Now you too can work out with Cathe almost every week at her gym no matter where you live! All workouts are not only broadcast live, but also recorded so that you may view and work out to them whenever you like, 24/7.
You can watch Cathe OnDemand videos on your computer or almost any mobile device and stream it to your big TV. And best of all, when you subscribe to Cathe OnDemand not only do you get unlimited access to all 300+ workouts (the same workouts you get on our DVDs), you also get access to 2400+ Premixes, the Workout Blender, 210+ Cathe Live workouts, bonus videos, and you receive unlimited access to any new video production we make, including our newest releases for no additional charge.
Stream your workouts from your laptop, tablet, or mobile device to your TV. Now you can take your Cathe OnDemand and Cathe Live workouts with you wherever you go.
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