More workouts like PHA?

[Sunrise]

Hi all,

I'm discovering that I love the format of Cathe's PHA workouts, I only have 2 and 3 but I love the moderate weights, moving quickly from one exercise to another keeping the heart rate elevated the entire workout, this is definitely right up my alley.

Are there any other instructors that have done this type of workout? I tried doing a search for PHA and that is too short of a search term so I'm hoping you can help me out. Thanks!

[bzar]

I tagged this thread.

Heidi Tanner's workouts employ PHA, particularly Firm Cardio (1995) which was advertised as using PHA.

[Kathy G]

I don't know if you like to use downloads or not....but Cathe Live has (5) versions of PHA workouts. Regular price for the downloads is $9.97 each but you can usually use a coupon code to get two or more for less.

#57 - PHA Training Class - 7/2/15 - 52 minutes
"With PHA training, you alternate between upper and lower body resistance training exercises, allowing as little rest as possible between each movement. The lack of rest and recovery keeps your heart rate up, for cardiovascular and fat-burning benefits, while switching between upper and lower body exercises, maximizes blood flow to all parts of your body and reduces build-up of lactic acid. "

Equipment:
One Barbell With Two Big Plates On Each Side.... totals 45lbs (or whatever weight you use for plié squats and deadlifts)
A set of 5, 8, 10, 12 pound dumbbells
A fitness mat

#94 - PHAT (Peripheral Heart Action Training) - 3/24/16 - 45 minutes
This is our second time doing this format on Cathe Live. With PHA training you alternate between upper and lower body resistance training exercises, allowing as little rest as possible between each movement. The lack of rest and recovery keeps your heart rate up for cardiovascular and fat burning benefits, while switching between upper and lower body exercises maximizes blood flow to all parts of your body increasing your metabolism as you build lean muscle mass and shape/define your muscles.

Equipment:
A variety of weighted dumbbells for upper and lower body exercises. If you prefer to go heavier on legs, have heavier dumbbells available.
A full sized step (to be used ONLY AS A WEIGHT BENCH ...no cardio stepping).
A fitness mat

#184 - PHA 3 - 2/8/18 - 47 minutes
PHA (Peripheral Heart Action) training is a form of resistance training performed in a circuit fashion (meaning very little rest between exercises). PHA training requires you to perform multiple exercises in rapid succession, but alternating between upper and lower body exercises.

Equipment:
A barbell (with the ability to have a small, medium and large plate per side). The workout starts with a big and medium plate on each side of the barbell so please have that set up and ready before the workout starts.
Various weighted dumbbells
A fitness mat
Optional one inch heel wedge (for the front squat & deadlift)


#238 - PHA Plus Cardio Blasts - 2/28/19 - 55 minutes
Traditional PHA workouts alternate from lower body exercises to upper body exercises with little (to almost no) breaks in between. So now we’re going to add cardio blasts before every lower body exercise. So it’s cardio blast, lower body exercise, upper body exercise... etc.

Equipment:
A Full Sized Step w/three risers under each side ...(to be used as a weight bench only. No cardio will be performed the step)
A set of 5, 8, 10, 12 and 15-pound dumbbells
A fitness mat


#278 - PHA 2020 - 1/2/20 - 44 minutes
It’s time to get your New Year pumping so grab your handweights and let’s show 2020 who’s boss!!!

Equipment:
Moderate to heavy dumbbells ( we’ll be using 10’s, 12’s and 15’s)
A fitness mat

[buffmama]

Jillian Michaels uses it a lot in her workouts.

[JezthePuff2]

I absolutely love Cathe's PHA too! They remind me a bit of Firm workouts. I'll checkout those Live workouts and maybe do a download. Thanks!

[ncl]

I am digging them too. I did PHA 3 yesterday. Really enjoyed it. Nice workout.

[bee]

I really like them, also. Someone here (KateTT?) recommended Sydney Cummings on youtube, and in particular, this workout https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfBh8O87VTs is apparently PHA-like -- alternating upper and lower work. I still haven't tried this particular workout.

[wlorrie]

Originally Posted by bee

I really like them, also. Someone here (KateTT?) recommended Sydney Cummings on youtube, and in particular, this workout https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfBh8O87VTs is apparently PHA-like -- alternating upper and lower work. I still haven't tried this particular workout.

Wow! This looks awesome. Thanks for suggesting this workout!

[Sunrise]

Thanks for the suggestions! I have FIRM Cardio (and Strength) and love them, they are my most used FIRMs, I just don't always have an hour to workout.

I have never bought a Cathe download, I guess I knew she had more PHA workouts out there but it never occurred to me to look into them, thanks for putting the links right here, I'll check those out!

I love Sydney! Today is weights day for me and I don't have much going on so I have time for a 50 minute workout, definitely doing that one this afternoon.

You guys are the best!

[KateTT]

I think most of Michelle Dozois' Cardio Strength workouts are pretty similar. Even just the strength ones as the pace is faster.....feels like PHA to me.