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Hi Forum Admin, Would it be possible to post the first one or two weeks of the standard rotation on the forum and Facebook to get those who have received the DVDs and downloads a chance to get started while we wait for the User Guide to be released? I know this was an issue with STS 2.0...

To clarify Cathe has her weekly Live workouts and also has the workouts that she releases on DVD. There are two streaming options, Cathe Live and Cathe OnDemand. If you subscribe to Cathe Live, this gives you access to the weekly workouts (over 500 workouts currently). Cathe OnDemand is the...

Actually, shipping is usually free worldwide if the series is >$50, otherwise you can usually get free shipping if you purchase another DVD to bring the total to >$50. Even better, with the presale deal offered, the extra DVD would ship immediately for free and then the series would ship for...

I used to buy DVDs and when Cathe started offering the Lives to purchase as downloads I bought quite a few of them. Then Covid hit and shipping from USA to NZ was terrible, so when we got better internet, I switched to OnDemand. Now I hardly ever use my DVDs and purchased downloads. I love...

I also have a free standing one and use it for the heavy bag segments. I find it raises the cardio level and works the core and other muscles more as you have to absorb the impact.

Me too! This is a great deal! My subscription was due to expire middle of next month. Thanks, Cathe! :)

Mine is a free-standing one too. I didn't have room for a hanging one. Filled the base with 40kg of sand (approx. 88lbs). I could have added more but the sand I had was in 20kg bags and was a bit damp so wasn't pouring into the base easily. It took ages to fill up so by the time I'd done two...

Yes, it's just those 3. Cathe also has heavy bag work in her Lives though. Out of the 3 my favorite is XTrain, then Rockout Knockout, then MMA Boxing. I find I have to adjust my punches on the bag, especially the upper cut. I tend to punch out rather than up on the bag otherwise my glove...

I notice the outfits more than the makeup. Although I am more focused on the moves than anything else.

Funny you should say that. There is a thoracic spine rotation exercise I do on the Pilates chair in prone position, hands on pedals which are separated, and I rotate through my upper torso. When I rotate to the left, I collapse into the left side. Going to the right is OK. So, there could be...

Lannette, this is so true. When I first started Pilates over 20 years ago, I was also going to a gym regularly. I noticed a huge improvement in lifting once I began to strengthen my core and stabilizing muscles through Pilates. I've been struggling with issues in my right hip for nearly 2...

Using my adjustable bench I still have to rest the weights on my thighs before laying back. My bench is also higher than my step even with 6 risers each side, so I find it harder to lift heavier weights off the floor. There are different kinds of benches though. Mine is a cheap one that I...

I mostly use a step & risers and bought Cathe's step mat too. I had a step with 4 risers, 2 each side but the step surface was uneven. I managed to find another step second hand and got 8 risers with it, so I now use that step and have 12 risers in total. I also have an adjustable bench that...

It's because of the angle. When leaning against the ball/step, your top outer thigh is always engaged. With standing or lying on the floor your outer thigh isn't as engaged at the bottom of the move, i.e. when it is closest to the other leg. Also, when leaning on a ball/step your bottom leg...

I prefer the body split workouts, all upper or all lower, but like some total body occasionally. There are a lot of total body workouts, some have cardio like the Boot Camps, while others are more weight focused. Personally, I like the PHA and Total Body Giant Sets (TBGS) workouts. TBGS 1...

My cat passed in 2020 and I never replaced her. My next-door neighbours have 2 cats who are friendly and visit me regularly, so I still get my cat cuddles.

I haven't used YouTube videos for my Yamuna balls, but I would say to start with the Yamunabodyrolling channel as this is the person who invented them. My Pilates instructor has done the proper Yamuna training and gives me exercises targeted to my needs. You can use the Yamuna balls similar to...

Absolutely. I have several different types. I have two Yamuna balls for body rolling the pearl ball and the harder silver ball. I have the Yamuna foot wakers which are two half balls with spikes. I have two spiky balls one of which is battery powered and vibrates, a beastie ball which is a...

I love my dumbbells. Prefer using them to a barbell for most exercises. I like using my 0.5 kg wrist weights too. I either use them as light hand weights, or to add incremental weight along with my dumbbells or barbell. I couldn't do without my yoga blocks. I use them a lot for...

We were talking about this in my Pilates studio yesterday. We are all individuals and some of us retain mobility, flexibility and strength, along with our mental faculties, longer than others. Our instructor was telling us about her oldest client. He was 97, still able to drive, and still...