Can't find home workouts that are hard enough for me

[bfit]

I have zillions of DVD workouts, but only a very few of the cardio ones are really challenging enough for me. Typically, I do running, walking outside, or swimming for cardio and then use the DVDs for strength training, yoga, or light days, but sometimes when I can't do my outdoor cardio activities (like a rainy day or a busy day) I want some tough cardio on a DVD. I'm 62 so I don't want a lot of jumping and high impact, but I can do burpees and such. The workouts that I have that are tough enough are Brooklyn Bridge Boot Camp (which I modify to low impact), the Fe Fit set, and the old Cathe Boot Camp (which I also modify to low impact). It seems like there isn't much for "older" people like me who still want a challenge. Any ideas?

[lavna]

Some tough cardio workouts for me are Cathe's RWH Low impact Hiit, RWH Legs, X10, S+S Cardio slam, Intensity, RWH Plyo. Some have a low impact section and you could probably modify others to low impact, especially those who use the step.
HTH
Nathalie

[kittybug]

Maybe take a look at Cathe's Afterburn from the Low Impact series. It's already low impact so no modifying necessary but it's pretty high intensity, especially the bonus burn premix!

[wlorrie]

You might like Linda Wooldridge's Endurance 120 1+2=3. It's low impact and tough! It's basically dynamic body movements that gets your heart rate up and will have you gasping for air.

Lorrie

[Pam]

I like the Dreams Bodies, especially the older ones. I modify to low impact and maybe hold lite hand weights, even when they are not. Sometimes I modify by using my rebounder.

I am also a senior not ready to go to easier workouts, except on light days.

[jusca]

Spinning workouts, maybe? That's lower impact and can be very challenging.

[Erica H.]

Have you tried wearing a 10 lb. weight vest? I have a similar issue with cardio and find wearing the weight vest helps a lot. I do step workouts and keep them low impact.

Erica

[cataddict]

I would suggest any of Amy Dixon's workouts. There are three versions of every exercise so nice options for modification to lower impact. They are tough IMHO.

[Dontmindthemess]

I second the Linda Wooldridge suggestion. Her endurance workouts are really challenging without a lot of impact and they really challenge your core too. I also think Cathe’s Afterburn is really tough. I’ve been on the lookout for a used commercial spin bike for this reason. I want to keep up the intensity but I know I can’t keep jumping forever.

Jane

[kat999]

Following because I have a similar problem, but it's not only the difficulty level but the variety. I want something low-impact but very challenging and with more moves than just the standard basic aerobics.