Anybody tried Muscle Endurance yet?
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getnfit@39
Cathlete
Hey Jilly,
I haven't previewed Muscle Endurance yet, I plan on doing that this afternoon.
But BootCamp (by just preview) looks absolutely sadistic!
My only 2 thoughts were:
1. Jilly is gonna really like these soundtracks
2. Does Cathe know that "abdominally challenged" people will be doing this workout?
Each cycle starts with a 1 minute cardio blast (which will put you in mind of an Imax interval (not aerobic interval, but the anaerobic portion!), then followed by a lower body part, upper body part, then abs. Repeat with next cycle.
cycle 1: squats w/barbell, barbell upright rows, abs (upper)
cycle 2: static lunges, push ups, abs w/medicine ball (V sit ups)
cycle 3: plie squats, triceps dips off mini step (Cathe's was
set at 14"), abs w/medicine ball (lower)
cycle 4: leg presses w/mini step and medicine ball (modification was holding an 8# db across both hands), barbell curls, planks
cycle 5: side kicks (kickbox style), 1-arm rows, side planks w/medicine ball
cycle 6: front kicks (kickbox style), overhead press, abs (obliques)
cycle 7: front and back lunges w/ dumbbells, lying triceps extensions, planks
cycle 8: side lunges w/medicine ball, hammer curls, abs w/medicine ball (obliques)
I only listed the lower body work, upper body work and abs. I can't remember vividly enough the cardio portions that preceeded each other than to tell you they "almost" made Imax 2 look easy! There is one cycle of something Cathe called terminator squat thrusts and when she finished that 1 minute, even she could barely speak! There were several cardio cycles that she sort of had to do a "march in place" for a second to catch HER breath! Think I'm not planning on having oxygen ready! Oh, and there is an "active" warm up with this workout, I actually thought I'd missed something and the workout had started!
This one is tough! And all I did was "see" it!
Donna
Fitness~It's a journey, not a race!
I haven't previewed Muscle Endurance yet, I plan on doing that this afternoon.
But BootCamp (by just preview) looks absolutely sadistic!
My only 2 thoughts were:1. Jilly is gonna really like these soundtracks
2. Does Cathe know that "abdominally challenged" people will be doing this workout?
Each cycle starts with a 1 minute cardio blast (which will put you in mind of an Imax interval (not aerobic interval, but the anaerobic portion!), then followed by a lower body part, upper body part, then abs. Repeat with next cycle.
cycle 1: squats w/barbell, barbell upright rows, abs (upper)
cycle 2: static lunges, push ups, abs w/medicine ball (V sit ups)
cycle 3: plie squats, triceps dips off mini step (Cathe's was
set at 14"), abs w/medicine ball (lower)
cycle 4: leg presses w/mini step and medicine ball (modification was holding an 8# db across both hands), barbell curls, planks
cycle 5: side kicks (kickbox style), 1-arm rows, side planks w/medicine ball
cycle 6: front kicks (kickbox style), overhead press, abs (obliques)
cycle 7: front and back lunges w/ dumbbells, lying triceps extensions, planks
cycle 8: side lunges w/medicine ball, hammer curls, abs w/medicine ball (obliques)
I only listed the lower body work, upper body work and abs. I can't remember vividly enough the cardio portions that preceeded each other than to tell you they "almost" made Imax 2 look easy! There is one cycle of something Cathe called terminator squat thrusts and when she finished that 1 minute, even she could barely speak! There were several cardio cycles that she sort of had to do a "march in place" for a second to catch HER breath! Think I'm not planning on having oxygen ready! Oh, and there is an "active" warm up with this workout, I actually thought I'd missed something and the workout had started!
This one is tough! And all I did was "see" it!
Donna
Fitness~It's a journey, not a race!
likes2bfit
Cathlete
RE: question
Can am 8# dumb bell be substituted for the medicine ball, or is it too awkward?
Judy
Live by the golden rule: treat others as yourself
Can am 8# dumb bell be substituted for the medicine ball, or is it too awkward?
Judy
Live by the golden rule: treat others as yourself
DebbieH
Cathlete
Oh my!!!
If Cathe is TRYING to catch her breathe, we are in BIG trouble! Whew! Thanks, Donna, for sharing all that info. It makes those of us "in waiting" even more excited, if that is possible! THANX!
Your-Friend-In-Fitness, DebbieH http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/wavey.gif If You Get The Choice To Sit It Out Or Dance...I Hope You DANCE!!!
If Cathe is TRYING to catch her breathe, we are in BIG trouble! Whew! Thanks, Donna, for sharing all that info. It makes those of us "in waiting" even more excited, if that is possible! THANX!
Your-Friend-In-Fitness, DebbieH http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/wavey.gif If You Get The Choice To Sit It Out Or Dance...I Hope You DANCE!!!
Muscle Endurance run down
I woke up in the mood to play--so I decided to enter Cathe's playground doing "Muscle Endurance"- You start off thinking hey this is fun,creative and upbeat--not too bad! *Warning* she has lots of fun here but plays tuff* The reps do catch up to you! Here's a run down--it's not to a T but a good idea of what's awaiting you!
The warmup is very upbeat! Equipment used: a 40 lb barbell (couple of weight changes)5& 8lb dumbells,(you know what maybe even 10's and 12's she used for chest flyes but I stayed with no more than 8's cause I didn't want to burn out early)10 lb plate,medicine ball 8 lbs( and yes Judy you can substitute with an 8 lb dumbell-Lorraine(?) used one in the video) The workout goes like this-- First*new move* she did "leg presses" with a 10 lb plate on your chest with arms crossed! She does 2 sets with one set higher (maybe 16) than the other (12 reps)Then onto "Barbell squats" with a 40 lb barbell.The format was(roughly) --16 single squats--then 4 x up 2 down 2--then 3x down 3 up 1--then 4x singles--then 4x down for 2 hold for 2 then up for 4---then 8 singles--then 4x LOWENDS down 1,2,3, and up 1--then 8 single squats. Now "Deadlifts"(35 lb dumbell used) 4 x down 3 and 1 up--then 4x down 2 up 2--then 4 x down 3 up 1 then 6x down 2 up 2--then 4x down 3 up 1--then 4x down 2 up 2! Now the back--she grabs 2 8lb dumbells and holds them in her one hand and does rows to a count of 4 x up 2 down 2--then 8 singles0then 4x up 3 then down 1-then 4x up 2 down 2-then 4 single rows! Now *new move * she uses 30 lbs here with barbell. This is called a dead row with a clean and press! You start off tipping from the hip you do a dead row then you do a clean and press! this combo is done 4- 6 x(not sure) Then you row singles for 7xs--then you row 7 singles again-*now the deadrow and clean and press* 6 x(?)--then you do 7 singles then row 7x again! Onto "Biceps"--bicep curls with crazy 8's(this is a burner--soo many reps--ouch--How many more CEDE?) this part is a blur~ it's all about time under tension here--lots of singles-halfways-all the way up and halfway down---just halfways-then up 3 down 1--up 2 down 2--singles--then halfways then a move where she holds for 3 secs up-all the way halway and down--3 x then onto singles--my biceps were screaming here)Now onto *Leg Presses*again with the 10 lb plate with 2 sets (same as beginning)Then onto stationary Lunges with 25 lb barbell--lots of reps(like the biceps)Then it's time to stretch your quads-(-all this soo far in a half hour) Now "Chest work"- Cathe used a mat here--I used 8's dumbells here not sure what Cathe used- Lotsa reps for pec flyes and chest flyes here. Then she gets the medicine ball and does "chest presses" by sitting on the tall box and squeezes the ball for maybe 10-15 secs-then does a move going out 2 and in 2 with the ball-Then onto "Pushups" her usual tuff stuff --(she does more of a halfway hold then back up move) Then onto "Tricep dips" off of the tall box(32? or 24?) Then "tricep extensions" using both arms with 5 lb dumbells here (20 reps) Then new move* overhead press" seating on tall box using a 10 lb plate(16x) Then onto * Leg Presses*" again with the 10 lb plate(2 sets) Then new move* Glute raises*(if your familiar with Janis Saffel in Brand new butt-she does this too, it's like a stationary one legged lunge focusing on the forward leg) 32 reps I believe her(great move) Then onto another new Move* Standing rotation presses*(really works the shoulders and rotator cuffs)Using 8 lbs she goes( holding the dumbells upright with the end part facing your ears) go up out down and around-she does this 12 x! Then onto "Front raises and Side Raises" The motion is up to the side and down--she does this 12 x! Then onto "Seated Rear Delt raises 12 x then she does seated lat raises 12x! Now abs with the medicine ball too much tension for me to count reps or remember I just remember Ouch and couldn't keep up with one segment and had to lose the ball for 6 reps(it's very effective and hard to explain on some moves you just have to see it--Place ball(or dumbell) in between knees and do reverse crunches, then grab the ball keeping your legs straight and you alternate the leg coming up with the hands coming forward with the ball--then oblique twists where you lean back(40 angle) and twist from one side to the other as if the elbows were going towards the ground then onto the other side(your legs are extended out with a slight bend) then onto hip raises where you place the ball on your core (as if in a side plank on your elbow) and you raise your hip with the weighted resistance---then no ball and on a side angle you lift your lower extended straight legs in the air and reach towards your toes---onto other side after that--bike naeuver with a twist--then a more controlled bike maneuver with head straight and feet going(feel it in lower abs) then onto upper crunches with knees bent in the air--then she combines upper and lower--then an in out move with legs al the way extended out and coming back in(crunching at the same time)Then she does isolation crunches where you press your hands on your thighs for resisitance--then do high end pulses never going all the way down--then single crunches ---then back to isolation crunches following with the high end pulses-then single crunch to the end--Great ab work section then onto the cooldown---I can tell you the only thing that didn't get worked out with this video was the inner thighs and trust me they don't feel left out! This was a very unique total body workout! I enjoyed the fresh change of pace and the time did go by nicely! It was slightly over an hour and I sure did have me some fun at Cathe's playground--Won't you all come out to play?
I woke up in the mood to play--so I decided to enter Cathe's playground doing "Muscle Endurance"- You start off thinking hey this is fun,creative and upbeat--not too bad! *Warning* she has lots of fun here but plays tuff* The reps do catch up to you! Here's a run down--it's not to a T but a good idea of what's awaiting you!
The warmup is very upbeat! Equipment used: a 40 lb barbell (couple of weight changes)5& 8lb dumbells,(you know what maybe even 10's and 12's she used for chest flyes but I stayed with no more than 8's cause I didn't want to burn out early)10 lb plate,medicine ball 8 lbs( and yes Judy you can substitute with an 8 lb dumbell-Lorraine(?) used one in the video) The workout goes like this-- First*new move* she did "leg presses" with a 10 lb plate on your chest with arms crossed! She does 2 sets with one set higher (maybe 16) than the other (12 reps)Then onto "Barbell squats" with a 40 lb barbell.The format was(roughly) --16 single squats--then 4 x up 2 down 2--then 3x down 3 up 1--then 4x singles--then 4x down for 2 hold for 2 then up for 4---then 8 singles--then 4x LOWENDS down 1,2,3, and up 1--then 8 single squats. Now "Deadlifts"(35 lb dumbell used) 4 x down 3 and 1 up--then 4x down 2 up 2--then 4 x down 3 up 1 then 6x down 2 up 2--then 4x down 3 up 1--then 4x down 2 up 2! Now the back--she grabs 2 8lb dumbells and holds them in her one hand and does rows to a count of 4 x up 2 down 2--then 8 singles0then 4x up 3 then down 1-then 4x up 2 down 2-then 4 single rows! Now *new move * she uses 30 lbs here with barbell. This is called a dead row with a clean and press! You start off tipping from the hip you do a dead row then you do a clean and press! this combo is done 4- 6 x(not sure) Then you row singles for 7xs--then you row 7 singles again-*now the deadrow and clean and press* 6 x(?)--then you do 7 singles then row 7x again! Onto "Biceps"--bicep curls with crazy 8's(this is a burner--soo many reps--ouch--How many more CEDE?) this part is a blur~ it's all about time under tension here--lots of singles-halfways-all the way up and halfway down---just halfways-then up 3 down 1--up 2 down 2--singles--then halfways then a move where she holds for 3 secs up-all the way halway and down--3 x then onto singles--my biceps were screaming here)Now onto *Leg Presses*again with the 10 lb plate with 2 sets (same as beginning)Then onto stationary Lunges with 25 lb barbell--lots of reps(like the biceps)Then it's time to stretch your quads-(-all this soo far in a half hour) Now "Chest work"- Cathe used a mat here--I used 8's dumbells here not sure what Cathe used- Lotsa reps for pec flyes and chest flyes here. Then she gets the medicine ball and does "chest presses" by sitting on the tall box and squeezes the ball for maybe 10-15 secs-then does a move going out 2 and in 2 with the ball-Then onto "Pushups" her usual tuff stuff --(she does more of a halfway hold then back up move) Then onto "Tricep dips" off of the tall box(32? or 24?) Then "tricep extensions" using both arms with 5 lb dumbells here (20 reps) Then new move* overhead press" seating on tall box using a 10 lb plate(16x) Then onto * Leg Presses*" again with the 10 lb plate(2 sets) Then new move* Glute raises*(if your familiar with Janis Saffel in Brand new butt-she does this too, it's like a stationary one legged lunge focusing on the forward leg) 32 reps I believe her(great move) Then onto another new Move* Standing rotation presses*(really works the shoulders and rotator cuffs)Using 8 lbs she goes( holding the dumbells upright with the end part facing your ears) go up out down and around-she does this 12 x! Then onto "Front raises and Side Raises" The motion is up to the side and down--she does this 12 x! Then onto "Seated Rear Delt raises 12 x then she does seated lat raises 12x! Now abs with the medicine ball too much tension for me to count reps or remember I just remember Ouch and couldn't keep up with one segment and had to lose the ball for 6 reps(it's very effective and hard to explain on some moves you just have to see it--Place ball(or dumbell) in between knees and do reverse crunches, then grab the ball keeping your legs straight and you alternate the leg coming up with the hands coming forward with the ball--then oblique twists where you lean back(40 angle) and twist from one side to the other as if the elbows were going towards the ground then onto the other side(your legs are extended out with a slight bend) then onto hip raises where you place the ball on your core (as if in a side plank on your elbow) and you raise your hip with the weighted resistance---then no ball and on a side angle you lift your lower extended straight legs in the air and reach towards your toes---onto other side after that--bike naeuver with a twist--then a more controlled bike maneuver with head straight and feet going(feel it in lower abs) then onto upper crunches with knees bent in the air--then she combines upper and lower--then an in out move with legs al the way extended out and coming back in(crunching at the same time)Then she does isolation crunches where you press your hands on your thighs for resisitance--then do high end pulses never going all the way down--then single crunches ---then back to isolation crunches following with the high end pulses-then single crunch to the end--Great ab work section then onto the cooldown---I can tell you the only thing that didn't get worked out with this video was the inner thighs and trust me they don't feel left out! This was a very unique total body workout! I enjoyed the fresh change of pace and the time did go by nicely! It was slightly over an hour and I sure did have me some fun at Cathe's playground--Won't you all come out to play?
getnfit@39
Cathlete
breakdown...............
This could truly be called "PowerHour's Soul Mate"
Here's the workout breakdown for those of you that keep a log:
LEGS:
leg presses
squats
deadlifts
BACK:
1-arm rows
deadrow/clean & press combo
deadrow sevens (7 rows)
BICEPS:
barbell curls
LEGS:
leg presses
static lunges
CHEST:
db flys/low ends combo
pec squeezes
push ups
TRICEPS:
dips
double kickbacks
overhead presses
LEGS:
leg presses
glute raises
SHOULDERS:
standing rotation presses
front/side raises combo
seated rear delt raises
seated side lat raises
ABS:w/medicine ball or dumbbell modification
-which include: reverse crunches, alternating leg raises/crunch combo, oblique twists, hip raises, long lever leg raises, slow bicycles, bicycle variation (sort of pilates style), long lever crunches, crunches, isolation crunches.
COOL DOWN/STRETCH
*things that not only stood out in my mind but slapped it around:
-static lunges 4EVER! They made PowerHour static lunges look like child's play!
-barbell curls look like something off a horror movie not yet made! Cathe used a 20#bb, does this tell you anything!? And even she comments on them being "not so nice!"
-static lunges 4EVER (oh! did I say that already? okay, saying it again!)
-ab work looks crucial! I believe I'll be just fine with no weight at all for the first 10-50 times I do this workout! THANKS!
-static lunges 4EVER! (I know I already said it, but can you feel it NOW!)
Looks like this workout would be a perfect compliment in a PowerHour rotation. It's enough like it to compliment it, yet different enough to not feel like you're doing the same workout! Many, many new exercises, some I've never seen before like the glute raises and the standing rotation presses.
Looks like a really fun/grueling workout!
Donna
Fitness~It's a journey, not a race!
This could truly be called "PowerHour's Soul Mate"
Here's the workout breakdown for those of you that keep a log:
LEGS:
leg presses
squats
deadlifts
BACK:
1-arm rows
deadrow/clean & press combo
deadrow sevens (7 rows)
BICEPS:
barbell curls
LEGS:
leg presses
static lunges
CHEST:
db flys/low ends combo
pec squeezes
push ups
TRICEPS:
dips
double kickbacks
overhead presses
LEGS:
leg presses
glute raises
SHOULDERS:
standing rotation presses
front/side raises combo
seated rear delt raises
seated side lat raises
ABS:w/medicine ball or dumbbell modification
-which include: reverse crunches, alternating leg raises/crunch combo, oblique twists, hip raises, long lever leg raises, slow bicycles, bicycle variation (sort of pilates style), long lever crunches, crunches, isolation crunches.
COOL DOWN/STRETCH
*things that not only stood out in my mind but slapped it around:
-static lunges 4EVER! They made PowerHour static lunges look like child's play!
-barbell curls look like something off a horror movie not yet made! Cathe used a 20#bb, does this tell you anything!? And even she comments on them being "not so nice!"
-static lunges 4EVER (oh! did I say that already? okay, saying it again!)
-ab work looks crucial! I believe I'll be just fine with no weight at all for the first 10-50 times I do this workout! THANKS!
-static lunges 4EVER! (I know I already said it, but can you feel it NOW!)
Looks like this workout would be a perfect compliment in a PowerHour rotation. It's enough like it to compliment it, yet different enough to not feel like you're doing the same workout! Many, many new exercises, some I've never seen before like the glute raises and the standing rotation presses.
Looks like a really fun/grueling workout!
Donna
Fitness~It's a journey, not a race!
atgood
Cathlete
RE: Muscle Endurance run down
YIIIIKES! :-wow
Thanks (I think) for the thorough reviews, guys! Francine, I can't believe all that is crammed into just one video; I was hoping for a minute that maybe you were reviewing the WHOLE SERIES!!! I'm exhausted just reading it! Good googly-moogly!!!
YIIIIKES! :-wow
Thanks (I think) for the thorough reviews, guys! Francine, I can't believe all that is crammed into just one video; I was hoping for a minute that maybe you were reviewing the WHOLE SERIES!!! I'm exhausted just reading it! Good googly-moogly!!!
getnfit@39
Cathlete
Anna.............
Yes you do. This is a really grueling workout and Cathe is there with you step by step, so after 1 workout, she's breathing pretty hard while going to pick up her next piece of equipment, and then she's safety concious as well, so she walks the weights off to the side, grabs her mat and places it down for the ab work, so you do have time to roll your weights to the side between exercises.
Donna
Fitness~It's a journey, not a race!
Yes you do. This is a really grueling workout and Cathe is there with you step by step, so after 1 workout, she's breathing pretty hard while going to pick up her next piece of equipment, and then she's safety concious as well, so she walks the weights off to the side, grabs her mat and places it down for the ab work, so you do have time to roll your weights to the side between exercises.
Donna
Fitness~It's a journey, not a race!
all in one workout
ATGOOD--They say Time flies when your having fun--and this video sure fits the bill! The changeup of exercises are sequenced soo well that they will keep your mind off of the current burn ! While one bodypart rests the others will be worked- HARD! Have Fun and Play Nice! Take Care! Your friend in fitness~~Francine
ATGOOD--They say Time flies when your having fun--and this video sure fits the bill! The changeup of exercises are sequenced soo well that they will keep your mind off of the current burn ! While one bodypart rests the others will be worked- HARD! Have Fun and Play Nice! Take Care! Your friend in fitness~~Francine
RE: Uhhh...
My palms are sweaty. Are ya'll sure these workouts are for humans???? I'm skeert......I wish DVD would HURRY!!!
Robin http://www.smilies-world.de/Smilies/Smilies_klein_1/flower.gif
My palms are sweaty. Are ya'll sure these workouts are for humans???? I'm skeert......I wish DVD would HURRY!!!
Robin http://www.smilies-world.de/Smilies/Smilies_klein_1/flower.gif
RE: Muscle Endurance
I did it earlier today and its a GOODIE. The leg workouts are excellent & my favorite parts. I got the 'burn' on one leg workout where we don't use any weight. Cathe didn't put lots of push-ups on this tape and that made me happy. I hate push-ups! The music is upbeat and the hour goes quickly.
Lower body pyramid is good too. She starts w/ low weight (25 pounds, I think), adds 5 pounds, and then another 5, and then lower 5 pounds, and then back to original poundage using a barbell. I'll probably use more weight next time. Floor work w/ the ball follows standing work. Its fun! Its not as difficult or as fast-paced as Leaner Legs.
Boot Camp is EXCELLENT. Again, new moves and the minutes of high-impact are really tough on some cycles. Ice breakers was probably the easiest. What does that tell you? ha!
IMax2 kicked my butt. I lowered my bench to 6" at the water break. More new moves with good, upbeat music.
The music is some of the best Cathe has used (my opinion).
I am VERY HAPPY w/ all the workouts. Cathe has done a superb job! (as always)...
I'm surprised more people haven't chimed in w/ reviews. Has everyone changed over to DVD?
If anyone has not ordered, I would recommend getting the entire set. I always say: A girl can't have too many Cathe workouts.
I did it earlier today and its a GOODIE. The leg workouts are excellent & my favorite parts. I got the 'burn' on one leg workout where we don't use any weight. Cathe didn't put lots of push-ups on this tape and that made me happy. I hate push-ups! The music is upbeat and the hour goes quickly.
Lower body pyramid is good too. She starts w/ low weight (25 pounds, I think), adds 5 pounds, and then another 5, and then lower 5 pounds, and then back to original poundage using a barbell. I'll probably use more weight next time. Floor work w/ the ball follows standing work. Its fun! Its not as difficult or as fast-paced as Leaner Legs.
Boot Camp is EXCELLENT. Again, new moves and the minutes of high-impact are really tough on some cycles. Ice breakers was probably the easiest. What does that tell you? ha!
IMax2 kicked my butt. I lowered my bench to 6" at the water break. More new moves with good, upbeat music.
The music is some of the best Cathe has used (my opinion).
I am VERY HAPPY w/ all the workouts. Cathe has done a superb job! (as always)...
I'm surprised more people haven't chimed in w/ reviews. Has everyone changed over to DVD?
If anyone has not ordered, I would recommend getting the entire set. I always say: A girl can't have too many Cathe workouts.
Bobbi
Cathlete
RE: Muscle Endurance
Ooooooooo! This DVDer is soooo jealous! But tell, tell everything so I can be prepared!
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Ooooooooo! This DVDer is soooo jealous! But tell, tell everything so I can be prepared!
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