Imax2 BlastMania Premix

[mogambo]

I may never do Imax2 the normal way again. This is so compact and effective! I just tried it for the first time today, as a warmup for a leg workout. I've been using 30 minute cardios before weights on some days, and usually did Imax2 1-5 or 6-10, but there was some recent thread about Blast Mania and I thought I'd try it today. It's great! Anyone who hasn't tried it should give it a go.

Liane

 

[luvmydogs]

Hi Liane!

I'm so glad I read this post before I worked out this morning! I wanted a nice cardio warm-up before I did L&G, so I used your suggestion and did Blast Mania (I've always done the complete IMAX2). It was great! I was huffing and puffing like crazy and really felt the intensity in a time frame that worked very well for me!

I know I'll be using this premix often, and I thank you so much for posting your experience!

 

[Soosan]

I'm gonna try this on Wednesday. I'll let you know if I survive!

 

[LoriSax]

I am going to try this today. It sounds wonderful. I hope I survive.
Lori

 

[LoriSax]

I did survive, but I am tired. I did the Pyramids premix, then the cardio. I am glad it is over. i did like it better than the 1-5 premix, 0r the 6-10.
Lori

 

[SteppingFool]

How odd -- I did it the first time today too! I have the same feeling about it like you... I like it better than the original IMAX2. I think it is compact, intense-but-doable which is what I'm looking for during the summer school break.

 

[Mckmain]

What is the Imax2 Blastmania premix? Can I do it with a VHS?......Carole

 

[mogambo]

It's the blasts and recoveries, without the step portions. So, no, you can't do it with VHS. But it's a good one. If I had VHS, I'd just do intervals 1-5 or 6-10, which are still useful.

 

[Mckmain]

Yes, much easier with DVD. I could always fast forward thru the step portion, actually I thought about trying Imax2 by fast forwarding thru the recoveries and just doing the step and blasts. Last resort I could just make my own tape by copying the blasts and recoveries. Thanks for your quick reply........Carole

 

[tricia]

Kim - OT question..

"Was that a sheep?" - Is this from the hilarious Big Trouble? I crack up every time I see your posts because it makes me think of this movie! Just curious...
Tricia

 

[JAFitMama]

I tried it yesterday and will do it again. It was fast and furious! Thanks Mogambo for the tip!

 

[mogambo]

I am just so pleased with this one, it will be used often I can tell!

 

[lisaLD]

I guess this is HIIT, huh? I've seen so many people talk about it, that I think I must try it. How long is this premix? It would be great if I had time to do this in the morning, and some Pilates or Yoga afterward. What a way to start the day before work!

 

[Mckmain]

I was able to make this one from my Terminator DVD. I have a DVD/VCR player so it is easy to copy. I cpoied the warm-up 6 min, the first step portion, then the reat of the blasts and recoveries only, then the stretch. It totaled 37 min. Lisa, I do think it would be considered HIIT, and I thank Mogambo for letting me know what it was......Carole

 

[bethj]

I just tried this today for the first time and it really is a great way to get your interval work done in a shorter amount of time, and much more fun than than doing half of IMAX 2.Here is the official premix and chapters:
BlastMania PreMix 41:41
6.1 Warmup 6:53
6.2 Interval 1, step routine 1:42
6.3 Interval 1, blast 1:46
6.4 Interval 1, recovery 0:45
6.5 Blast #2 screen 0:03
6.6 Interval 2, blast 1:26
6.7 Interval 2, recovery 0:54
6.8 Blast #3 screen 0:03
6.9 Interval 3, blast 3:09
6.10 Interval 3, recovery 0:55
6.11 Blast #4 screen 0:03
6.12 Interval 4, blast 1:25
6.13 Interval 4, recovery 0:41
6.14 Blast #5 screen 0:03
6.15 Interval 5, blast 1:28
6.16 Interval 5, recovery 0:43
6.17 Blast #6 screen 0:03
6.18 Interval 6, blast 1:42
6.19 Interval 6, recovery 0:41
6.20 Blast #7 screen 0:03
6.21 Interval 7, blast 1:27
6.22 Interval 7, recovery 0:56
6.23 Blast #8 screen 0:03
6.24 Interval 8, blast 1:50
6.25 Interval 8, recovery 0:54
6.26 Blast #9 screen 0:03
6.27 Interval 9, blast 1:28
6.28 Interval 9, recovery 0:46
6.29 Blast #10 screen 0:03
6.30 Interval 10, blast 2:08
6.31 Interval 10, recovery and cooldown 1:53
6.32 Stretch (and credits) 5:29

 

[bethj]

I forgot to add that after the premix, you can then cue in the ab work and stretch from cardio/weights on the same DVD and keep the whole workout to about 45 minutes!
Beth

 

[Soosan]

I just did it this morning. It was a great workout! Not including the warm-up and first step section Cathe throws in as an extended warm-up, the blast/recovery portion takes about 25 minutes. That short time makes this premix very doable! Thanks for bringing it up, Liane!

 

[Mckmain]

I second that Suasn...GREAT workout. I even survived Int 9!! Thanks to Liane too........Carole

 

[RobinC]

I LOVE the IMax Blasts!! Here's what I've done: I made my own Blast work out from IMax 1 (from the video to DVD on my DVD recorder) and when I'm feeling like the energizer bunny, I do IMax 1 and IMax 2 blasts together - 20 intervals - for a good work out that lasts approx. one hour ... woo-hoo!

Robin

 

[shelia]

Carole-you can just fast forward the vhs to the blast and that acts as a recovery period I do this with imax also.