Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich has been a leading innovator of the home exercise video industry for over two decades. With over 200 workout titles to her credit, she created one of the first “step” aerobic videos in 1989, and continues to this day to produce fun, intense, and challenging workouts for all body types and fitness levels. Her workouts are distributed on DVD and via digital downloads and streaming. Cathe holds a long-time ACE primary certification, and has specialty fitness certifications in Indoor Cycling, Body Pump, Kickboxing, Boxing, Prenatal Fitness, Resist-A-Ball, Yoga Fit, Silver Sneakers and more. Her award-winning fitness workouts have been featured in the New York Times, Dallas News, and the Philadelphia Inquirer and have appeared in articles in the magazines Shape, Oxygen, Self, Health, Fit, Consumer Digest and Fitness. Cathe has also been featured on Fox Business News, CBS and QVC. Cathe is the mother of two boys: Eric, age fourteen, and Kyle, age twelve.

2019 Cathe Daytona Road Trip

July 22, 2019July 22, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

2019 Cathe Daytona Road TripFriday, October 25, 2019 - October 27, 2019We’re excited to once again be back in Daytona Beach, Florida! Friday, October 25th through Sunday morning, October 27th. This event is being held at the newly renovated Daytona Beach Resort & Conference Center located right on the beach…

Does Exercise Increase Sugar Cravings?

July 21, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

It feels good to finish a workout, especially a challenging, high-intensity one! Sometimes, we mindlessly treat ourselves to a sugary treat, as our conscious tells us we deserve it after such a challenging sweat session. After all, exercise burns calories! Surely, we need to replace them. Unfortunately, it’s also easy…

Can Consuming More Protein Boost Bone Health and Prevent Osteoporosis?

July 21, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Protein is one of the three macronutrients your body needs for health. Carbohydrates and fat are the other two. Unlike carbs and fat, protein isn’t the main macronutrient your body taps into for energy. Your body primarily runs on carbohydrates and fats except under special circumstances. Normally, you use less…

The Best and Worst Exercises for Your Hamstrings

July 21, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

You need strong hamstrings! Without strength in those large muscles that span the back of your thighs, you can’t generate as much power when you run or jump and your risk of injury will be higher. Want to jump higher and sprint faster, develop your hamstrings! Strong hammies also help…

6 Claims about the Health Benefits of Lemon Water: How Many Hold Up to Scientific Scrutiny?

July 21, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

You’ve probably seen people walking around sipping bottles full of water laced with lemon slices. Sipping lemon water is a trendy way to stay hydrated. One thing is clear. We need to focus on hydration, especially as the temperatures rise and we lose more water and electrolytes due to sweating.…

Can Strength Training Help You Sleep?

July 21, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

We all know the importance of sleep. A good night’s rest is a chance for your body and brain to ‘reboot.’ Just as you have to reboot your computer to clear out the information clogging up your hard drive, your body needs sleep as a respite and a chance to…

5 Surprising Health and Fitness Benefits of Doing Planks

July 21, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

What’s not to love about planks? They’re an exercise you can do almost anywhere using your own bodyweight. Once you’ve mastered a basic plank, you can also do one of the many plank variations that challenge your body even more than a standard one. In fact, there are more than…

6 Surprising Facts about Heart Disease and Women

July 14, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Although most women fear breast cancer more than cardiovascular disease, the risk of a woman dying of cardiovascular disease is far higher. As with men, cardiovascular disease is still the number one cause of death in women. According to Harvard Health, a woman has a 1 in 31 risk of…

When You Exercise Matters for Weight Loss but Not in the Way You Think

July 14, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

What time of day do you exercise? Some people lace up their exercise shoes before the sun rises. Others launch into a workout around lunchtime or after work. There are advantages and disadvantages to each approach. Early morning exercisers have the benefit of getting their workout out of the way…

A Plant-Based Protein That Builds Muscle Better Than Dairy?

July 14, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

The emphasis these days is on eating more plants. Unlike meat and dairy, plants are an excellent source of fiber and contain phytonutrients with anti-inflammatory properties. The best plant-based foods are colorful, non-starchy ones, like the abundance of fruits and vegetables you find each time you visit a farmer’s market.…