Cathe Friedrich's Hardcore Extreme DVD

Three workouts created from the most challenging segments of four earlier videos. The footage isn't original, but the new sequencing and specific focus on intensity makes each program seem different. The first workout is aero/tone intervals. The aerobics is mostly step; the extended toning is a blend of dumbbells, barbells and resistance band. The second workout is all very high-energy cardio — a mix of on and off-step aerobics with lots of plyometrics and kickboxing. The third program begins with step/non-step aerobics and ends with a medley of tough, kickboxing-inspired leg-toning routines. Compiled from Imax 3, Low Max, Kick Max and High Step Challenge.

Requires a step, high step, 5 to 10 lb. dumbbells, a barbell and a resistance band. ©2005.

Hardcore Extreme consists of three intense workouts each averaging approximately 70 minutes in length. These workouts are a compilation of the following four DVD workouts from the Hard Core Series: Imax 3, Low Max, Kick Max, and High Step Challenge.

WORKOUT #1 combines interval training with circuit training.

WORKOUT #2 combines high impact and low-impact intervals.

WORKOUT #3 combines interval training with high-impact conditioning drills as well as leg conditioning drills.

DVD has chapters and premixed alternate workouts.