Low Max

Coolness - I've discoverd another neat Blogger feature. I can turn the title of each post into a web link. So, you will notice that if you click on the Low Max title, it will take you to the Low Max page on Cathe's website. Nifty eh? Yesterday's post also has a link from the title.

It looks like Blogger has finally worked out its issues - I was not able to log in at all yesterday (Saturday) due to problems with this website. Ugh! So, the stats I am reporting are actually from yesterday's workout. Today is my rest day, and I will probably do StretchMax, which is so great for a day off. Really helps me stay flexible, and it's pretty darn relaxing too.

Okay, so yesterday I did Low Max - the step-only premix again. Since I was more familiar with the choreography this time, I didn't have to stop to figure out the footwork - I worked it hard all the way through the workout. And my HRM stats show it!

Workout: Low Max (step-only)
Duration: 46 min (inlcuding final stretch)
Kcal / %Fat: 378 / 30%
Max HR% / Avg HR%: 96% / 85%
Time in Moderate Zone: 7:05

I'm pretty sure the only time I was in the moderate zone was during the final stretch. LOL! The one thing that I don't like about the step-only premix is that there is no cool-down. You go straight from high-intensity stepping to a stretch. That's a good way to get yourself to pass out. So I have to pause the DVD at the end of the last step segment, and walk around the house for a few minutes to bring my heart rate down. It's really not a big deal, but it just seems like they could have included the cool-down in the premix. I will say again, I just love this workout. I am really enjoying the step aerobics stuff - it's not something I've done a lot of, and I really like the fun choreography that Cathe uses. I'll be getting a couple more of her step workouts pretty soon, and can't wait to try them.