Cathe Friedrich's Imax 2 plus Cardio and Weights

Two of the toughest workouts ever — pure cardio and aero/tone intervals. Superbly cued by Cathe Friedrich, both programs are sure to challenge the most conditioned athlete. “Imax 2” features ten three-part circuits — an aerobic segment, an anaerobic “sprint,” and a recovery period. It's all super-intense. The aerobics are complex and innovative. The anaerobics are off-the-chart tough (a single section may include dozens of plyo-jacks and airborne “flying angels”). Even the “recovery periods” are quick-paced. The challenge continues with the “Cardio & Weights” interval workout. It features complex choreography and varied-duration aerobic intervals. Its compound conditioning segments use extra-heavy dumbbells to work multiple muscle groups (with smooth transitions that, somehow, never slow your pace). Includes some recognizable vocals like “Pina Colada,” “Build Me Up Buttercup” and “Somebody's Watching Me.”

Requires at least three sets of heavy dumbbells (e.g. 5, 10 and 20 lbs.). ©2002.

IMAX 2: This advanced interval workout will take your fitness level to new heights. You’ll do a total of 10 intervals, each containing intensity blasts that will push you towards your anaerobic threshold, thereby increasing your aerobic capacity. Do this workout one to two times per week and experience the benefits of a well-conditioned cardiovascular system, body fat loss and an overall increased metabolism.

CARDIO & WEIGHTS: This advanced circuit workout is sure to enhance your fitness level. It consists of energy-packed fitness cycles — each including step aerobics, light weight upper and lower-body compound-conditioning plus moderate-to-heavy upper-body weight-training. This workout also has an intense abdominal workout, which is sure to inspire a shapely midsection. This cross training workout is a perfect addition to any fitness regimen.

This dual layered DVD contains two Cathe Friedrich advanced step workouts. Each of the workouts has been chaptered so you can easily “mix and match” all the sections from the two different exercise programs.