Cathe has announced a new set of workouts

[maitai]

What is PHA?

[Juliepie]

Originally Posted by maitai

What is PHA?

Peripheral Heart Action

[maitai]

Thank You!

[adawn]

Originally Posted by maitai

What is PHA?

Here's one explanation via Cathe's site:

What is Peripheral Heart Action Training and How Can It Help You Get Fitter?

An excerpt:

One form of training you might not be familiar is called PHA or peripheral heart action training. This type of workout structure closely resembles circuit training but with a twist – it stimulates your muscles and cardiovascular system in a slightly different manner. PHA training was developed by Dr. Arthur Steinhaus popularized in the 1960s by Mr. Universe, Bob Gajda and is still an effective way to get a workout today.

What is Peripheral Heart Action Training?

The goal of peripheral heart action training is to maximize the amount of blood that circulates to your upper and lower body as you complete a sequence of resistance exercises. 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 the build-up of lactic acid. By reducing lactic acid, you’re able to train hard without being forced to stop due to the burn.

[maitai]

Thanks Juliepie & Adawn!
This place is the best

[maitai]

Like CIA 2303 Step it Strong W/Keli Roberts?
My heart will not stop with that one...

[kristiep]

I usually just buy the DVDs. For those who buy both DVDs and downloads, do you feel the downloads are worth it?

[ChelePA]

Originally Posted by kittybug

Does anyone know how long Cathe's first presale prices last, or in other words, when the price will be hiked? I want some other DVDs to make the shipping free but would prefer if at least one of those ended up on her daily deals in addition to the coupons to save a few more bucks....

It usually lasts quite some time. She does give notice before hiking prices. My husband bought the series as a Mother’s Day Gift and also purchased 4 Day Split since it was the daily deal. I’m so excited!!

[bubbles76]

Originally Posted by Trixoo

I asked about Step PHA and this was Cathe's reply:


The workout uses weights. It is BOTH strength training (with cardio effect) drizzled with solid cardio too.

So I wasn't planning to pre-order and now I will. :-)

Aww crumbs I wasn't planning on it either, but now I'm rethinking....

[Susan H]

I've never had any of the IMAX workouts, but I was wondering if IMAX 4 might be similar to Low Max?