Cathe Friedrich's Pedal Power DVD

A straight-forward stationary bike workout led by a very motivating instructor. As Cathe says, "get ready for hills, thrills, jumps and sprints." Each of the 13 segments is energized by a dynamic pop vocal song (or, the DVD lets you play just the instrumental version). This is classic interval cycling. The intensity ranges from "light seated sprints" and "seated light tension" to "hovers with surges" and even "seated Tabata" (eight cycles of 20 seconds max/10 seconds recovery) As always, Cathe keeps you focused on effective technique and correct form ("be sure to keep your body centered..."). It ends with a relaxing off-bike stretch. ©2013.

Get ready to put the pedal to the metal and cycle your heart out with this zero-impact 55 minute indoor cycle workout. Pedal Power is another hill-pumping, heart-thumping, speed-jumping workout that leaves you soaked and spent as you blast away the calories with no impact on your knees and joints. This workout consists of a series of ultra-motivating songs, formatted to create a unique riding profile that will challenge you from start to finish with seated to standing drills, flat sprints to rolling hill drills, and tempo to tabata drills. Snap – or strap – in and enjoy the ride!