Dela
Cathlete
Just received an order from shopcathe.com, I ordered the weighted gloves, and feel they are very restrictive around my fingers when I make a fist. Has anyone else had this problem? Is there a way to stretch the finger holes. I can use them to add 1 lb increments to weight work, but could not use them during cardio, they hurt too much.
Also, I gotta say I don't like the non-latex stretch bands at all, they are nothing like the regular bands, and don't look at all like the ones Cathe has used in current dvds. So not to waste them, I will use them for step ups and maybe the isolated one arm tricep work, but I can barely do front/lateral raises, or kickbacks with even the light ones. And they don't wrap around your hands like regular bands, something just odd with these.
However, it's not all bad, I bought the medium resistance tube, and it's very good, comfortable handle, and the over the door attachment is awesome, works great for the pulldowns that I'll be using to replace pullups in STS.
I bought the 5 lb ankle/wrist weights, they are exactly as expected, I like them, and although a bit big on the wrists, they will work out well to add weight increments for dumbbell work. I bought these and the weighted gloves with STS in mind to deal with the small weight increments throughout the program.
I also bought the weighted vest (although in a previous purchase) and it's very comfortable, a great way to add some weight to leg work. I don't workout on a treadmill, but I would think it would be great for that too.
Now, where is that Cathe pull up tower!!
If I wasn't so lazy about returns, I'd return the stuff I don't like, but after the time and shipping costs, it's just not worth it.
So now, I just have to get back to workouts and use all my new stuff!! Ended up taking an unplanned rest week due to a very nasty cold.
Also, I gotta say I don't like the non-latex stretch bands at all, they are nothing like the regular bands, and don't look at all like the ones Cathe has used in current dvds. So not to waste them, I will use them for step ups and maybe the isolated one arm tricep work, but I can barely do front/lateral raises, or kickbacks with even the light ones. And they don't wrap around your hands like regular bands, something just odd with these.
However, it's not all bad, I bought the medium resistance tube, and it's very good, comfortable handle, and the over the door attachment is awesome, works great for the pulldowns that I'll be using to replace pullups in STS.
I bought the 5 lb ankle/wrist weights, they are exactly as expected, I like them, and although a bit big on the wrists, they will work out well to add weight increments for dumbbell work. I bought these and the weighted gloves with STS in mind to deal with the small weight increments throughout the program.
I also bought the weighted vest (although in a previous purchase) and it's very comfortable, a great way to add some weight to leg work. I don't workout on a treadmill, but I would think it would be great for that too.
Now, where is that Cathe pull up tower!!
If I wasn't so lazy about returns, I'd return the stuff I don't like, but after the time and shipping costs, it's just not worth it.
So now, I just have to get back to workouts and use all my new stuff!! Ended up taking an unplanned rest week due to a very nasty cold.
