Recent content by finner

I've been a fan of Jari's workouts as a break from Cathe. I like that she really fatigues via reps--much needed when I'm feeling more "bulky". Anyway, just bought Ripped and Chisled. I think she might have an eating disorder. She looks so thin and weary. Sure, she'd super cut, but I really...

I just read about the new periodization series. I'm wondering if you could explain briefly. Will we do only one/two body parts for 6 weeks? (That was the confusing part.) Or are, legs, say, the FOCUS of the phase of video, but it covers other body parts as well. These are strength training...

Cathe, I have a question about the floorwork in Butts and Gutts. When you are doing the “fire hydrant” lifts at the end, you suggest the ankle crosses over the other and you lift your leg at a 45 degree angle. When you move on to the other outer hip “fire hydrants” where you push your leg to...

Hi Cathe. I feel that I have over-developed portions of my arms and would like to reduce, namely bis and tris--I just look too stocky as I am short and this is not the look I was going for. Should I stop upper body weights altogher, not lift for these boydy parts, increase cardio or what...

I'm thinking of trying this program. The nutrition section seems a little too severe and too low in calories given the exercise schedule (45 min. sculpting/45 cardio a day for 2 weeks). I was wondering if anyone has done the cardio sculpt routine or any of David Kirsch's workout DVDs? thanks.

those push-ups with the arm row featured in the Timesaver Bonus Footage sesries. For the life of me, I just can't figure out how to do them without shifting my feet or entire body. I can do full push-ups without any problems, but I just can't seem to get this move. Tips? thanks.

What is your routine? I just checked out your photos and you look amazing!!! Just the look I am going for. Are you a dancer? Any diet/workout tips? Keep you the good work. Wow.

Is this DVD chaptered? For example, can you do the Hi/Lo Circuit with a warmup/cooldown and no step? Thanks

I'm having great difficulty doing this move and getting frustrated. How can I get my feet off the ground? I'm an advanced exerciser and have been doing your workouts for 4+ years. Help! I hate not being able to fully complete an exercise. Any tips? thanks.

Hi, I'm getting ready to take the ACE personal trainer cert. exam in August and was looking to buy any study guide materials second hand. I'm a regular lurker on the forum here and a BIG Cathe fan. Just looking to see if I can save myself a few $$. The study materials are so expensive...

I've had on and off irriatation w. a bursitis over my left hip/thigh area for over a year now. Had corizone injection last year and have been on and off Vioxx. I've continued to do some running, Cathe step and lower body weights--all of which I think are not helping this damn thing to heal...

Another ME question. I am 5'1 and have used the tall step to do leg presses in other videos such as the Firm and your Leaner Legs. In these videos I use a 12 inch step vs. 14 inch, as I feel less stress on my knees and I am in a better 90 degree angle alignment as I press up through the...

I have just started doing ME and am confused about the clean and press. I'm not sure what muscle group I should be feeling with this exercise? I have watched the pointers on the DVD, yet don't feel it for more than a few minutes--and only in my shoulders. You say in ME that it is a back...

Cathe (and board), I am short (5'2) and a petite 4-6, but the pants are tight in the quads and butt most times. I have developed more muscular legs than I would like due to sports like step and the stairmaster over the years. Since adding standing weight training the past 3 yrs. they have...

Cathe, I have had this off and on for over a year and it really does not seem to be resolving completely. I see a sports medicine doc and have had two cortisone injections and am currently doing PT, but I was continuing my activity level (step, running, bike, weights) with permission unless it...