May
13
2010





Equipment needed: a step; several sets of dumbbells (I used 5 lbs, 8 lbs and 10 lbs, but you’ll need at least one light and one heavy pair)
Level: Advanced, but could be easily modified to intermediate or intermediate/advanced
Bottom line: This workout mixes simply choreographed, high-intensity cardio intervals with short intervals of weight training to increase intensity and shake up the sets, but it should be considered a primarily cardio workout. It is extremely modifiable and could be used by almost all levels of exercisers at almost all levels of intensity.
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no comments | tags: 4 star, cardio, get ripped, Interval training, Jari Love, review, reviews, strength training, Workout DVD
Apr
30
2010





Equipment needed: step
Level: Advanced
Bottom line: this advanced aerobic and anaerobic interval workout has much less breakdown and fewer pauses than its predecessor, Imax 2, and requires a very high level of both cardiovascular and lower-body endurance.
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4 comments | tags: 5 star, Advanced, aerobics, cardio, Cathe Friedrich, Interval training, review, reviews, Step aerobics
Mar
26
2010





Equipment needed: 2-5 lb dumbbells
Level: Intermediate-advanced if heavier dumbbells are used; easily modifiable by using lighter weights
Bottom line: This interval workout offers a refreshing change of pace and is also perfectly suited for working out while traveling.
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1 comment | tags: 4.5 star, Interval training, lalo fuentes, strength training, travel, weights | posted in Interval training
Jan
31
2010
Equipment used: step; 5, 8 and 10 lb dumbbells (the weights will depend on your level, but you will most likely need one “light” and one “heavy” pair)
New! See list of exercises in this workout
Level: Intermediate/advanced
Bottom line: high-repetition, compound weight training with cardio intervals makes this workout a solid strength training and aerobic workout that is ideal for cardio addicts looking to add lean muscle definition.
6 comments | tags: 5 star, breakdown, circuit training, Intermediate/advanced, Interval training, review, reviews, strength training, Workout DVD, Workouts