Cathe Step Boss Reviews thread - Page 6

Fitstick · 12-23-19, 01:07 PM

I did Step Sync this morning. I can see why someone expected a more advanced workout would be disappointed. It seems to move at a slower pace than Cathe’s other step workouts. I enjoyed it overall and glad she made a new step workout, but if I had been expecting something faster paced and more advanced I probably would have been disappointed.

Juice · 12-23-19, 01:16 PM

Funny how we all experience things differently! I just did Step Sync, and found it to be advanced, fun and fresh! Because of the increased choreography, which by definition (for me) involves more footwork than explosive movement, I found it to be intense in a different way. I like to vary the impact in my workouts, and this one challenges my feet (and brain) to move more quickly than with more athletic workouts. I did it on an 8-inch step, and got a great, sweaty, fun, and challenging workout. I also subbed in jumprope moves for the marching, which helped with the intensity.

I found the choreography to be moderate, but YMMV.

I love this entire series!

angie_nrs · 12-23-19, 08:39 PM

I did this one as produced. I used the same weights and step height as Cathe and it was just right for me. I got a good enough challenge and it also definitely delivers that metabolic effect.

I'm not a huge fan of PHA workouts and I'm not really sure why. This one was good, but it didn't blow my socks off. The music wasn't inspiring at all.

There was one place where Cathe says "this song makes me feel strong", when I was thinking I really don't like this music. Still, the workout itself was OK. There were some moves I just wasn't a fan of and others that were fresh and fun. Overall, I'm not sure how much use I will get out of it. Maybe it will grow on me as I do it a few more times.

In the series I really liked Step Sync and IMAX4 a lot! PHA is my least favorite of the bunch.

momofcha · 12-23-19, 08:49 PM

Angie - that is hilarious about that song. My boyfriend just said how horrible the music was and then she said that.

Sunshine · 12-23-19, 10:28 PM

I love weights! I love weight Training... I don't go too heavy but I try to do every muscle at least once a week.

So my first thought about PHA was to do Premix #7 Upper Body.. 16 reps at a time... fast-paced which I like.. she does a combo of push ups then Triceps off the step... I slowed down by the 4th time around... whew!

Because of my knee I've had to back off from squats and lunges... The lower Body segments are filled with both of those.

Sunshine · 12-23-19, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Fitstick

I did Step Sync this morning. I can see why someone expected a more advanced workout would be disappointed. It seems to move at a slower pace than Cathe’s other step workouts. I enjoyed it overall and glad she made a new step workout, but if I had been expecting something faster paced and more advanced I probably would have been disappointed.

This is great to hear! Cause I prefer slower.

I'm Also not crazy about "basic" step moves, they are hard on my knee, while all the other moves are not.

Sunshine · 12-23-19, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by cjayd

I also workout on rubber flooring and couldn’t do slider work without moving out into the hallway where we have wood flooring. I was at Costco a few months ago and bought some door mats (for our actual door) which are made out of recycled rubber but have a fabric type covering on top. Anyway, I got a brilliant idea to try my sliders on them (while they were still new), and they slide fantastic on them. I went back and bought two mats just for my workout area. I just roll them up when I’m not doing slider work.

Ha,! You gave me a great idea! I have several $1 door mats that I got at the dollar store... they are perfect!

dbclark44 · 12-24-19, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Sunshine

I love weights! I love weight Training... I don't go too heavy but I try to do every muscle at least once a week.

So my first thought about PHA was to do Premix #7 Upper Body.. 16 reps at a time... fast-paced which I like.. she does a combo of push ups then Triceps off the step... I slowed down by the 4th time around... whew!

Because of my knee I've had to back off from squats and lunges... The lower Body segments are filled with both of those.

I did this premix yesterday too and loved it! Nice upper body workout. Like you I love weight workouts and avoid lower body workouts with squats and lunges because of my knees as well.

kittybug · 12-24-19, 11:32 AM

I'm planning on trying Step Sync today and from the reviews am debating whether or not I want to use 8 inches or 6. Can anyone compare the choreo difficulty to Party Rockin' Step 1? If it's anything like that, I'll want to use 6 until I learn it!

horusosiris · 12-24-19, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by kittybug

I'm planning on trying Step Sync today and from the reviews am debating whether or not I want to use 8 inches or 6. Can anyone compare the choreo difficulty to Party Rockin' Step 1? If it's anything like that, I'll want to use 6 until I learn it!

I would say that Step Sync is easier than Party Rockin' Step. Perhaps this is so because in Step Sync almost all of the moves are familiar from other Cathe step workouts. You can always start out with an 8 inch step and drop back to 6 inches. I was fine using 6 inches for both workouts

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12-23-19, 01:07 PM
Fitstick Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CA	I did Step Sync this morning. I can see why someone expected a more advanced workout would be disappointed. It seems to move at a slower pace than Cathe’s other step workouts. I enjoyed it overall and glad she made a new step workout, but if I had been expecting something faster paced and more advanced I probably would have been disappointed.

12-23-19, 01:16 PM
Juice Join Date: Nov 2002	Funny how we all experience things differently! I just did Step Sync, and found it to be advanced, fun and fresh! Because of the increased choreography, which by definition (for me) involves more footwork than explosive movement, I found it to be intense in a different way. I like to vary the impact in my workouts, and this one challenges my feet (and brain) to move more quickly than with more athletic workouts. I did it on an 8-inch step, and got a great, sweaty, fun, and challenging workout. I also subbed in jumprope moves for the marching, which helped with the intensity. I found the choreography to be moderate, but YMMV. I love this entire series!

12-23-19, 08:39 PM
angie_nrs Join Date: Feb 2008	Pha 3 I did this one as produced. I used the same weights and step height as Cathe and it was just right for me. I got a good enough challenge and it also definitely delivers that metabolic effect. I'm not a huge fan of PHA workouts and I'm not really sure why. This one was good, but it didn't blow my socks off. The music wasn't inspiring at all. There was one place where Cathe says "this song makes me feel strong", when I was thinking I really don't like this music. Still, the workout itself was OK. There were some moves I just wasn't a fan of and others that were fresh and fun. Overall, I'm not sure how much use I will get out of it. Maybe it will grow on me as I do it a few more times. In the series I really liked Step Sync and IMAX4 a lot! PHA is my least favorite of the bunch. __________________ "Time heals all wounds.....especially the good times." Dean Winchester

12-23-19, 08:49 PM
momofcha Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Illinois	Angie - that is hilarious about that song. My boyfriend just said how horrible the music was and then she said that. __________________ Sue "I'm just one workout away from a good mood." ~ Valerie Waters

12-23-19, 10:28 PM
Sunshine Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Fl	Pha 3 I love weights! I love weight Training... I don't go too heavy but I try to do every muscle at least once a week. So my first thought about PHA was to do Premix #7 Upper Body.. 16 reps at a time... fast-paced which I like.. she does a combo of push ups then Triceps off the step... I slowed down by the 4th time around... whew! Because of my knee I've had to back off from squats and lunges... The lower Body segments are filled with both of those. __________________ Lucy I intend to live forever - so far, so good.

12-24-19, 11:32 AM
kittybug VF Supporter Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: State of Confusion	I'm planning on trying Step Sync today and from the reviews am debating whether or not I want to use 8 inches or 6. Can anyone compare the choreo difficulty to Party Rockin' Step 1? If it's anything like that, I'll want to use 6 until I learn it!