Recent content by Momto5boys

What is the intensity factor of the different Xtrain cardio based workouts? Intermediate or Advanced or somewhere in between? Hoping for some tough stuff, but since it seems to be more of a strength-focused workout series, I'm afraid the cardio might be less intense on some or all. Trying to...

I've done 5 of the new workouts so far and am really enjoying them! I normally love higher impact stuff for the sheer calorie burn, but you did not disappoint in the intensity factor of this series! I also love the variety with the weights, bands, disks, etc. Very fun and fast paced! Two...

Will a recumbent exercise bike work okay for Cycle Max? What type of modification might be necessary? Would my elliptical be better to use? I don't use my exercise bike that often, and don't want to buy a spin bike just for Cycle Max. Thanks!

Thanks, Cathe! I ordered it! I appreciate the advice. So great to see the clips, now, too. I think I may end up ordering the STS Total Body eventually, as well. Thanks for keeping me motivated.

I also posted this question in Ask Cathe, but thought maybe others might have some insight to help me decide between ordering STS Total Body or High Reps. I don't usually do a lot of weight-only workouts (usually cardio or cardio/weight circuit.) Can you compare the two in style of the workout...

I don't usually do a lot of weight-only workouts (usually cardio or cardio/weight circuit), but am interested in possibly getting either STS Total Body or High Reps. Can you compare the two in style of the workout and net physical outcome? Is one more likely to build muscle? One more cardio...

I so agree! There are a couple workouts that are ok, but I had ordered the whole series and was highly disappointed, particularly with the MMA workouts. It's been a long time since Cathe has come out with new cardio, and the advertising hype did NOT live up to its claims. I was thinking this...

I'm thinking I should have worn my weight gloves. I have weighted kickbox gloves that I use with Kickmax and KPC. That might do the trick. I used 14 oz regular boxing gloves throughout MMA Boxing and really enjoyed that workout. As soon as I get done with the rest of the Shock workouts, I...

Hi Cathe! That's so nice of you to respond to my honest feedback. I did Athletic Step today and enjoyed it and can't wait to try the others you suggested. I already did MMA Boxing and think it's fantastic...I will definitely make my boys try that one! I think they will really enjoy it. They...

Well, the initial and current desciptions sure make them sound like they should be extremely challenging (i.e. Fusion will push your cardiovascular and strength endurance limits), etc. I thought those two were mediocre at best for intensity. Could have used a lot more plyo and legs to boost...

I was SO excited about the MMA workouts (as someone who does Tae Kwon Do) but thought MMA Kickbox and MMA Fusion were lacking in the intensity/shock department. There were some brief moments where the intensity started to come up but they were too few and far between. I was really hoping that...

add-on question Also, is there a good Cathe weight or weight/circuit workout that anyone would suggest that would be good for them? Something they could do together without equipment issues and that would appeal to them as males (nothing too dancy, etc). They could probably use different...

My husband & teenage sons are doing Insanity together and enjoying it. I'm thinking of getting them P90X, but wondered if they would still be able to do it together? I would add a wall-mount pullup bar, but with only one would it still work? Is there a way to rotate the exercises so they...

suggestion I have Amy Bento's Kettlebell Dynamics and really like it. I also have the Lauren Brooks one, but like the Amy Bento one much better (more creative and fun). It's reasonably priced, too. I also like that there is some cardio thrown in.

I would go for that, too....really, any new cardio from Cathe! Well, challenging cardio, anyway!