Recent content by karen19

RE: Clean eaters....what are you giving out as Hallowee... TOOTHPASTE!!! Anyone remember that hilarious scene from the movie Mermaids where Cher gives the poor little trick-or-treaters mini tubes of toothpaste? But seriously, I agree with the pro-candy folks: it's one day a year, let the...

Don't know why, but the whooping definitely bothers some people more than others. There are lots of posts from whooping haters on Video Fitness. I don't mind it myself, probably because the sound of my wheezing drowns it out:D But I'll tell you, honestly, I used to do The Firm and I will...

Thanks, everyone for the suggestions and support! I will try the premixes. I guess the main thing is not to make the first workout so hard I never want to go back!:D Dang, I was almost ready for the Intensity series and just about ready to buy it, too. Had to cancel on the road trip too;(...

I am relatively new to Cathe and have been working on mastering the Body Blast series (the only Cathes I have!). I *finally* got to the point where I could get all the way through KP&C and SB without taking a break, but then I had 2 business trips and a huge crisis in my personal life. So now...

I am new to the list and I just signed up too. I am scared, nervous and excited-- but looking forward to meeting everyone! I am shy and this is SO not like me, to sign up to spend the weekend with a lot people I have never met! But I am sure it will be a blast! I am coming in from NC...

Shelley-- Make that a ditto for me too! I'll be flying in from North Carolina and would love to share a van with someone. I'll bet there is shuttle service as well but it would be nice to be with fellow Catheites! Karen L. from NC

Me too-- I'm scared! :o I just signed up for the trip and am sitting here wondering, WHAT HAVE I DONE??? I am a solid intermediate and am finding Body Blast quite challenging. Oh, well, it will be good motivation to keep my training level up:D ! It's good to know I won't be totally alone...

Hi, KC-- You might want to try Kathy Smith's Kickboxing workout, which she teaches with martial arts expert Keith Cooke. There is a lengthy introductory segement that introduces all the punches and kicks, and numerous form pointers throughout. Here is a link to Amazon's entry...

It is so refreshing to see that there is at least ONE mortal on this board! I had to laugh when I saw your post-- I am so there with you! I haven't tried IMAX 3 but experienced the bonus blasts in Step Blast yesterday for the first time. I barely made it through all 3-- even stopping to gasp...

Thanks to all who helped me in my quest to find the right Cathe videos for me. I decided to go with the Body Blast series as it looked more appropriate for my current fitness level but will still challenge me (or perhaps I should say torture me?:D ). I nearly killed myself the first time I...

Pinky-- Thanks for the link to Fitness First. The Troy Lite set looks like just what I need, I have bookmarked and plan to get it in a couple of months, once I have adjusted to my new workouts. -Karen

Mattea-- Thanks so much for taking the time to respond to my questions. After reading everyone's great suggestions I went and watched the clips for the Intensity Series and Body Blast series. Step Jump and Pump looks like a lot of fun! Anyway, based on my current fitness level (and...

Kim-- Thanks for your response! I know this is ancient history but I haven't been able to log on for several days. I guess I don't need the barbell yet-- I will use dumbbells like the FIrm (on my shoulders). I am glad to hear such great recommendations for the Intensity series. Thanks...

RE: Newbie here, is anyone doing weight watchers & Cath... Hi, Joanna-- First of all, congratulate yourself-- you are doing an awesome job on your exercise! I am new to Cathe too and am also on WW. I have a looonnng way to go... anyway, for a while I was running a lot and had the same...

Mariangeles-- Thanks for these great suggestions! I wasn't familar at all with CTX, it sounds like a great option. I am curious-- How do you use the Pyramids without a barbell? The idea of getting one is a little scary:o -Karen