Really Want To Like KCM and Cathe ... Help.

[txhsmom]

I don't do any impact stuff, but I really have enjoyed Cathe's ICE series - lots and lots of options on these DVDs.

KCM - I like most of her stuff, but just did Lean Body Circuits last week and enjoyed both workouts a lot. I also like Muscle Up - pretty traditional weight work on that one.

Carol

[millie]

I don't enjoy either but have a few holdouts. Xtrain All Out Impact HIIT combines basic moves with some weighted moves, especially for the legs. This I think you would like. The newer Low Impact HIIT is hit or miss -- Cathe directs the user to ignore the beat for a few of the songs -- which may get some getting used if you the like movements timed to the music.

[wendug]

It's okay if you don't like an instructor! If you didn't like them in the past, you probably still won't like them! I love the Firms and AWT workouts, but have NEVER clicked with Cathe. I tried to: I at one time or another had her DVD's of step, weights, and low impact workouts but gave them all away.

I love KCM workouts- even though there is some impact in her cardio, it is never over the top and always shows a modifier. And her weight workouts are top notch. She has so many premixes on her DVD's that they don't seem to get old. You mentioned no/low impact workouts- have you tried kickboxing? I tend to lean towards kickboxing because you can get a great workout with little to no impact (and it's great for the core!). KCM has a RAW workout on youtube that is kickboxing; she punches the air and her brother punches a bag. Give it a try and see if you might like that.

[TinaT]

Wendy ~ I don't think I can do Cathe. I've watched clips off and on all day trying to decide if I should give her workouts a chance. I think I'll pass.

Now.. KMC is someone I'm considering. I posted a list at the exchange. She really does have more of a AWT feel to her toning workouts.

[buffmama]

Big fan of Kelly's circuit/4 limb work - especially her newer offerings. Not a fan of Circuit Burn, love Your Best Body, Plateau Buster, Trim Down. Her RAW hip and glute work looks like it might interest you since there is all 4s work.

[muggle]

How long are her RAW wkouts? How many does she have now?

[bubbles76]

KCM has three RAW workouts posted right now. I think they are all around 30 minutes. Tina, if you don't like isolated work, you probably won't dig Cathe too much. She has a lot of that

I do believe tastes can change though. I never used to like the Firms, and look at me now. I'm a baby, late bloomer Firm believer

[TinaT]

Originally Posted by bubbles76

KCM has three RAW workouts posted right now. I think they are all around 30 minutes. Tina, if you don't like isolated work, you probably won't dig Cathe too much. She has a lot of that

I do believe tastes can change though. I never used to like the Firms, and look at me now. I'm a baby, late bloomer Firm believer

I spent more time than I care to admit watching clips yesterday of both instructors. I will definitely pass on Cathe. I respect her tons, but just don't click with her. Kelly I think I could enjoy her weight workouts, because they fall into the AWT that I like to do.

[Juliepie]

Originally Posted by TinaT

I spent more time than I care to admit watching clips yesterday of both instructors. I will definitely pass on Cathe. I respect her tons, but just don't click with her. Kelly I think I could enjoy her weight workouts, because they fall into the AWT that I like to do.

I hear ya, Tina...but Cathe's ICE Metabolic Total Body and S&S PHA Training will definitely remind you of old-school Firm.

[TinaT]

Originally Posted by Juliepie

I hear ya, Tina...but Cathe's ICE Metabolic Total Body and S&S PHA Training will definitely remind you of old-school Firm.

I just watched ICE MTB again and maybe that would be worth trying. What is S&S PHA?

ETA: Figured it out!