Step Blast

So I was wrong yesterday - today was not a leg workout. IMAX2 was on the schedule, but I don't own this workout. So I did Step Blast instead... Another fantastic step workout from Cathe. This one was a lot of fun, and a real calorie burner (at least for me). It was my first time doing this one, and the steps were tricky, but I did get them all down. I credit Cathe's excellent cueing. I did this workout on my 6.5" Firm box. It was too high for me. I've got a Club Step on order and should receive it today or tomorrow - this will allow me to do workouts at a 4" step height, which should be much better for my current fitness level. My heart rate was very high during this workout, and it probably shouldn't have been. (Except for during the blasts) The blasts... yes, a 4" step will probably be extremely good for me when it comes to Cathe's blasts. Jumping is not a strong suit of mine, and she does a lot of it during the blasts. Crazy woman! ;-)

Workout: Step Blast
Duration: 56:02
Kcal / %Fat: 505 / 25%
Max HR% / Avg HR%: 99% / 89%
Time in Moderate Zone: 9:26

Well, there you have it. My highest heart rate achievement ever! 99% of max. I wasn't keeping really close tabs on my HRM during the workout, so I'm not sure when this actually occured. But my guess is during the 3rd blast, which I was unable to complete because I was so winded.

Over 500 calories burned - another record for me. I could probably meet or beat this with IMAX3, but I cheat on that workout by not using a step (until I get my 4" step). :-)