Hi everyone! So far I have RS/MIC/IMAX and CTX. I am looking for my next purchase and am so torn. It is between BC/ME, PH/MIS/BM, SB/SPJ, or HST. I am about an intermediate level, not really looking to lose weight, just have lots of fun and increase my overall fitness. If you were me, what would be your next purchase?
I need your opinions on my next purchase
- Thread starter PamHurley
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I'm Intermediate to Advanced (depending on the workout) and I find BC too hard right now. I just love SB, though! It's probably my favorite cardio workout. It's not as high-powered as the Imax's, but it's got lots of fun choreography and good music (IMO), and at the end, it has this great "challenge" that kicks it up a notch. I always end this workout breathing heavily and covered in sweat - just the way it's supposed to be! I also like PH, but prefer the Pyramids over it. I guess if it were me, I'd go with SB/SJP.
Just thought I'd add that if you want to increase your overall fitness, maybe you should invest in PH or ME, or even the Pyramids. You seem to have a lot of good cardio, but not much in the way of strength. PH or ME would give you a good, round strength training workout to compliment your cardio (but I still think you should get SB 
If for nothing else, get SB for the fun-factor)
If for nothing else, get SB for the fun-factor)Shelbygirl
Cathlete
I completely agree with with Catwoman. SB/SJP is my favorite DVD for the fun factor. But, it does appear as though you could use a strength workout. In that case, I'd probably get The Pyramids or BC/ME.
Shelbygirl
Shelbygirl
stayfit
Cathlete
Hi I recommend to you the ME/BC dvd. It is my favorite Cathe's dvd. ME is a great endurance weight workout and BC is lot of fun.Here you have the chaptering of the dvd.
DVD chaptering - Cathe Friedrich : Boot Camp & Muscle Endurance
Cathe Friedrich : Boot Camp & Muscle Endurance (2003)
I owe credit to NanC for her wonderful Word document table for Boot Camp. The [descriptions/equip Cathe uses] are hers. Everything else is my doing.
Chaptering
Boot Camp (58 min)
Warm-Up
1.6/2.1 - Warm-Up (5:28)
Cycle 1
1.7/2.2 - Cardio [Jack/Half-Jack/Circle/Airborne] (1:06)
1.9/2.3 - LB [Squat; 35# BB] (1:12)
1.11/2.4 - UB [Rows; 25# BB] (1:11)
1.13/2.5 - Core [Plank-Side Twist] (1:15)
Cycle 2
1.16/2.6 - Cardio [Sumo Squat] (1:07)
1.18/2.7 - LB [Static Lunge; 35# BB] (1:14)
1.20/2.8 - UB [Push-Ups] (1:04)
1.22/2.9 - Core [Long Lever Crunch; 8# Med] (1:06)
Cycle 3
1.25/2.10 - Cardio [Jack/Jab/Plyo] (0:57)
1.27/2.11 - LB [Plié; 35# BB] (1:18)
1.29/2.12 - UB [Tricep Dips; step] (1:05)
1.31/2.13 - Core [Reverse Crunch; 8# Med] (1:11)
Cycle 4
1.34/2.14 - Cardio [Speed Skater] (1:06)
1.36/2.15 - LB [Leg Press; 8# Med + step] (1:13)
1.38/2.16 - UB [Bicep Curl; 25# BB] (1:09)
1.40/2.17 - Core [Plank/Push-Up/Out] (1:30)
Cycle 5
1.43/2.18 - Cardio [Terminators: Squat Thrust Climbers] (1:14)
1.45/2.19 - LB [Squat/Roundhouse/Calf Pumps] (0:54)
1.47/2.20 - UB [1-Arm Row; 8# pair DB] (1:00)
1.49/2.21 - Core [Plank-Side Hip Raise; 8# Med] (1:08)
Cycle 6
1.52/2.22 - Cardio [Consecutive Power Kicks] (1:11)
1.54/2.23 - LB [Front/Side Kicks] (1:01)
1.56/2.24 - UB [Military Press; 8# pair DB] (1:09)
1.58/2.25 - Core [Oblique Crunch] (1:14)
Cycle 7
1.60/2.26 - Cardio [Knee-Up/Kick/Speed Bag/Airborne] (1:23)
1.62/2.27 - LB [Lunge Alt Front/Back; 8# pair DB] (1:12)
1.64/2.28 - UB [Lying Tricep Extension; 8# pair DB] (1:25)
1.66/2.29 - Core [Plank on Elbows/Hip Dip] (1:10)
Cycle 8
1.69/2.30 - Cardio [Ice Breakers] (1:12)
1.71/2.31 - LB [Side Lunge; 8# Med] (1:10)
1.73/2.32 - UB [Hammer Curl; 8# pair DB] (1:17)
1.75/2.33 - Core [Oblique Twist; 8# Med] (1:22)
Stretch
1.77/2.34 - Stretch (3:44)
Total Times
wu/cd (10)
cardio (12)
weights (24)
core (12)
Each of the following can be found by either the first or the second number. You'll notice there are gaps in the numbering of title 1. These are very short (under 30-second) breaks to rest or switch equipment. If you were to play all of title 1 ("play program"), these breaks would be included. Playing title 2 (select "warm-up" from the Mix & Match menu - the rest of the segments will play in order) would result in a workout without any of these short breaks. You can also do this by programming your DVD player to play "Title 1; Chapter All" or "Title 2; Chapter All."
Muscle Endurance (65 min)
Numbering refers to title.chapter. Weights used by Cathe are in brackets FYI. I scribbled them down as I was doing the workout, and there are a few blanks, so please correct any errors you might find.
13.1 - warm-up (5:02)
13.2 - leg press #1 [10# plate] (2:35)
13.3 - BB squats [40# BB] (3:00)
13.4 - deadlifts [35# BB] (2:03)
13.5 - DB rows [2x8# DB] (2:39)
13.6 - deadrow/clean & press [30# BB] (2:11)
13.7 - BB bicep curls [20# BB] (3:35)
13.8 - leg press #2 [10# plate] (2:04)
13.9 - BB lunges [25# BB] (4:39)
13.10 - chest [8# pair DB] (3:30)
13.11 - medicine ball [8# ball] (1:02)
13.12 - push-ups (0:59)
13.13 - dips (0:52)
13.14 - tricep kickbacks [5# pair DB] (1:28)
13.15 - overhead triceps [10# plate] (1:33)
13.16 - leg press #3 [10# plate] (2:13)
13.17 - glute raises (2:57)
13.18 - shoulders [8# pair DB] (1:07)
13.19 - front/side raises [5# pair DB] (0:50)
13.20 - rear delt raises [5# pair DB] (1:04)
13.21 - side lateral raises [5# pair DB] (1:30)
13.22 - abs [8# med ball] (9:32)
13.23 - stretch (3:57)
Bonus Combo
18 - Boot Camp & Muscle Endurance (1:07:18)
To pre-program this, select "title 18; play all."
Pre-Mixes
The numbering is for the title only. If you wish to program any of these in, all you have to do is program "title x; play all," and you're done. I'm amazed at how well this DVD is chaptered. It would have been nice to see a Cardio & Upper Body premix though. All premix times are courtesy of AnnePep's wonderful "Cathe DVD times" post. Thanks, Anne!
Boot Camp
3 - Cardio only (19:13)
4 - Core only (11:00)
5 - Kickbox only (6:33)
6 - Upper Body only (10:00)
7 - Lower Body only (10:00)
8 - Lower & Upper Body premix (23:00)
9 - Cardio & Lower Body premix (34:00)
10 - Everything But Core premix (47:11)
Muscle Endurance
14 - Express Workout (53:00)
15 - Leg Press premix (7:00)
16 - Lower Body Split premix [w/ abs] (40:00)
17 - Upper Body Split premix [w/ abs] (43:25)
Boot Camp & Muscle Endurance
18 - Bonus Combo (1:07:18)
Menus
Main Menu
Boot Camp
* Play Program
* Chapters
* Mix & Match
* Premix
Muscle Endurance
* Play Program
* Chapters
* Mix & Match
* Premix
Bonus Combo
Boot Camp Chapters
Numbers in brackets are the title.chapter to which each of the below points.
Warm-Up [1.6]
Cycle #1 [1.7]
Cycle #2 [1.15]
Cycle #3 [1.24]
Cycle #4 [1.33]
Cycle #5 [1.42]
Cycle #6 [1.51]
Cycle #7 [1.60]
Cycle #8 [1.68]
Stretch [1.77]
Boot Camp Mix & Match
A list of each of the 34 sections listed above in the chaptering. Choosing 1 will play all following sections in order. There are no breaks programmed into this option - beware!
Muscle Endurance Chapters
Numbers in brackets are the title.chapter to which each of the below points. The rest of the workout will continue in order from that point.
Warm-Up [13.1]
Leg Press #1 [13.2]
Leg Press #2 [13.8]
Leg Press #3 [13.16]
Abs [13.22]
Stretch [13.23]
Muscle Endurance Mix & Match
A list of each of the 23 sections listed above in the chaptering. Choosing 1 will play all following sections in order.
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Mariángeles a spanish terminator junkie.
DVD chaptering - Cathe Friedrich : Boot Camp & Muscle Endurance
Cathe Friedrich : Boot Camp & Muscle Endurance (2003)
I owe credit to NanC for her wonderful Word document table for Boot Camp. The [descriptions/equip Cathe uses] are hers. Everything else is my doing.
Chaptering
Boot Camp (58 min)
Warm-Up
1.6/2.1 - Warm-Up (5:28)
Cycle 1
1.7/2.2 - Cardio [Jack/Half-Jack/Circle/Airborne] (1:06)
1.9/2.3 - LB [Squat; 35# BB] (1:12)
1.11/2.4 - UB [Rows; 25# BB] (1:11)
1.13/2.5 - Core [Plank-Side Twist] (1:15)
Cycle 2
1.16/2.6 - Cardio [Sumo Squat] (1:07)
1.18/2.7 - LB [Static Lunge; 35# BB] (1:14)
1.20/2.8 - UB [Push-Ups] (1:04)
1.22/2.9 - Core [Long Lever Crunch; 8# Med] (1:06)
Cycle 3
1.25/2.10 - Cardio [Jack/Jab/Plyo] (0:57)
1.27/2.11 - LB [Plié; 35# BB] (1:18)
1.29/2.12 - UB [Tricep Dips; step] (1:05)
1.31/2.13 - Core [Reverse Crunch; 8# Med] (1:11)
Cycle 4
1.34/2.14 - Cardio [Speed Skater] (1:06)
1.36/2.15 - LB [Leg Press; 8# Med + step] (1:13)
1.38/2.16 - UB [Bicep Curl; 25# BB] (1:09)
1.40/2.17 - Core [Plank/Push-Up/Out] (1:30)
Cycle 5
1.43/2.18 - Cardio [Terminators: Squat Thrust Climbers] (1:14)
1.45/2.19 - LB [Squat/Roundhouse/Calf Pumps] (0:54)
1.47/2.20 - UB [1-Arm Row; 8# pair DB] (1:00)
1.49/2.21 - Core [Plank-Side Hip Raise; 8# Med] (1:08)
Cycle 6
1.52/2.22 - Cardio [Consecutive Power Kicks] (1:11)
1.54/2.23 - LB [Front/Side Kicks] (1:01)
1.56/2.24 - UB [Military Press; 8# pair DB] (1:09)
1.58/2.25 - Core [Oblique Crunch] (1:14)
Cycle 7
1.60/2.26 - Cardio [Knee-Up/Kick/Speed Bag/Airborne] (1:23)
1.62/2.27 - LB [Lunge Alt Front/Back; 8# pair DB] (1:12)
1.64/2.28 - UB [Lying Tricep Extension; 8# pair DB] (1:25)
1.66/2.29 - Core [Plank on Elbows/Hip Dip] (1:10)
Cycle 8
1.69/2.30 - Cardio [Ice Breakers] (1:12)
1.71/2.31 - LB [Side Lunge; 8# Med] (1:10)
1.73/2.32 - UB [Hammer Curl; 8# pair DB] (1:17)
1.75/2.33 - Core [Oblique Twist; 8# Med] (1:22)
Stretch
1.77/2.34 - Stretch (3:44)
Total Times
wu/cd (10)
cardio (12)
weights (24)
core (12)
Each of the following can be found by either the first or the second number. You'll notice there are gaps in the numbering of title 1. These are very short (under 30-second) breaks to rest or switch equipment. If you were to play all of title 1 ("play program"), these breaks would be included. Playing title 2 (select "warm-up" from the Mix & Match menu - the rest of the segments will play in order) would result in a workout without any of these short breaks. You can also do this by programming your DVD player to play "Title 1; Chapter All" or "Title 2; Chapter All."
Muscle Endurance (65 min)
Numbering refers to title.chapter. Weights used by Cathe are in brackets FYI. I scribbled them down as I was doing the workout, and there are a few blanks, so please correct any errors you might find.
13.1 - warm-up (5:02)
13.2 - leg press #1 [10# plate] (2:35)
13.3 - BB squats [40# BB] (3:00)
13.4 - deadlifts [35# BB] (2:03)
13.5 - DB rows [2x8# DB] (2:39)
13.6 - deadrow/clean & press [30# BB] (2:11)
13.7 - BB bicep curls [20# BB] (3:35)
13.8 - leg press #2 [10# plate] (2:04)
13.9 - BB lunges [25# BB] (4:39)
13.10 - chest [8# pair DB] (3:30)
13.11 - medicine ball [8# ball] (1:02)
13.12 - push-ups (0:59)
13.13 - dips (0:52)
13.14 - tricep kickbacks [5# pair DB] (1:28)
13.15 - overhead triceps [10# plate] (1:33)
13.16 - leg press #3 [10# plate] (2:13)
13.17 - glute raises (2:57)
13.18 - shoulders [8# pair DB] (1:07)
13.19 - front/side raises [5# pair DB] (0:50)
13.20 - rear delt raises [5# pair DB] (1:04)
13.21 - side lateral raises [5# pair DB] (1:30)
13.22 - abs [8# med ball] (9:32)
13.23 - stretch (3:57)
Bonus Combo
18 - Boot Camp & Muscle Endurance (1:07:18)
To pre-program this, select "title 18; play all."
Pre-Mixes
The numbering is for the title only. If you wish to program any of these in, all you have to do is program "title x; play all," and you're done. I'm amazed at how well this DVD is chaptered. It would have been nice to see a Cardio & Upper Body premix though. All premix times are courtesy of AnnePep's wonderful "Cathe DVD times" post. Thanks, Anne!
Boot Camp
3 - Cardio only (19:13)
4 - Core only (11:00)
5 - Kickbox only (6:33)
6 - Upper Body only (10:00)
7 - Lower Body only (10:00)
8 - Lower & Upper Body premix (23:00)
9 - Cardio & Lower Body premix (34:00)
10 - Everything But Core premix (47:11)
Muscle Endurance
14 - Express Workout (53:00)
15 - Leg Press premix (7:00)
16 - Lower Body Split premix [w/ abs] (40:00)
17 - Upper Body Split premix [w/ abs] (43:25)
Boot Camp & Muscle Endurance
18 - Bonus Combo (1:07:18)
Menus
Main Menu
Boot Camp
* Play Program
* Chapters
* Mix & Match
* Premix
Muscle Endurance
* Play Program
* Chapters
* Mix & Match
* Premix
Bonus Combo
Boot Camp Chapters
Numbers in brackets are the title.chapter to which each of the below points.
Warm-Up [1.6]
Cycle #1 [1.7]
Cycle #2 [1.15]
Cycle #3 [1.24]
Cycle #4 [1.33]
Cycle #5 [1.42]
Cycle #6 [1.51]
Cycle #7 [1.60]
Cycle #8 [1.68]
Stretch [1.77]
Boot Camp Mix & Match
A list of each of the 34 sections listed above in the chaptering. Choosing 1 will play all following sections in order. There are no breaks programmed into this option - beware!
Muscle Endurance Chapters
Numbers in brackets are the title.chapter to which each of the below points. The rest of the workout will continue in order from that point.
Warm-Up [13.1]
Leg Press #1 [13.2]
Leg Press #2 [13.8]
Leg Press #3 [13.16]
Abs [13.22]
Stretch [13.23]
Muscle Endurance Mix & Match
A list of each of the 23 sections listed above in the chaptering. Choosing 1 will play all following sections in order.
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Mariángeles a spanish terminator junkie.