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Cathe, I would love to know what changes you observe as you age. Do you notice any change in your overall vigor as you work out? Any pain issues, and if so how do you decide what to 'push through'? I have been doing your workouts faithfully for years, am about the same age as you and am...

I just turned 48 and thought it might be fun to have a fitness goal to achieve by the time I am 50. I faithfully exercise via Cathe, alternating cardio and weight, with at least one Hiit or Tabata/week. Looking for ideas!

This is my first time going through menopause :), and wonder if this is typical: I have been doing Cathe workouts for years. Every week there is a Hiit or tabata, in addition to weights. But I am noticing a lack of vigor...jumps are not as high, and I just don't have as much energy to put into...

Today I noticed that the 'sound alike' song during the floor portion of Xtrain legs is...She's Got Legs, by ZZ Top.

If there is a strength discrepancy in my arms, should I train to the 1 rep max in my weaker arm (and underwork the stronger one) or the 1 rep max in the stronger arm (and constantly fail in the weaker one)? I assume that I should not train unevenly, when using dumbbells, by using a different...

when I do barbell rows, using an appropriately challenging weight, it causes me lower back pain which makes it impossible for me to complete the exercise. I have to lighten the weight to a ridiculous point, to be able to tolerate working in that bent over position. when doing STS, can I just do...

Hi Cathe, as I start mesocycle 2 I am noticing that my left arm is considerably weaker than my right arm. I guess with the heavier weight, it is becoming more apparent. If I use dumbbells, my left arm will fail halfway through, while my right arm is probably not challenged enough! There is a...

Can you speak a bit about the proper deadlift technique? I have lower back problems, and I find deadlifts to be painful even with lighter weights. I wonder if my technique is incorrect. thanks!

I need to maintain my tolerance for anaerobic workout. How often should I do an interval type (like IMAX) to maintain this?