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  1. jcm

    Another Ultimate Yogi question

    Good info, thanks! Always knew yoga was something I should do but hated it. Wanted the burn and satisfaction or a run or HiiT. Cathe's yoga relax was the first one I could actually tolerate. Because she wasn't "weird." :) But last year after another half marathon I had back problems I...
  2. jcm

    Another Ultimate Yogi question

    I've read previous posts about how much people liked this yoga series. I've been doing Yoga Foundations for two weeks and really like it. Just having a hard time embracing yoga as an actual workout, as opposed to an add-on to a "real" workout. Been doing Cathe for years, have completed rounds...
  3. jcm

    Foam Rollers?

    I bought one from Perform Better years ago when I was running high mileage. It worked wonders on my IT band. But the other posters are correct ... a huge ouch factor! My kids hated when I used it because I would make such horrible noises ;)
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    Anyone a physical therapy assistant?

    At almost 42 yrs old (next week!) I feel like I'm too old. Then I see all the parkinsons stuff going on at my mom's PT place and figure a lot of these folks would probably prefer an "older" PTA rather than a 20-something year old! I'll probably pm you. Thanks so much!
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    Anyone a physical therapy assistant?

    I've actually spent a lot of time in the PT office. Four times (and I mean four injuries - probably 2 - 3 months per injury) and now I'm taking my mom 3x week for a neurological problem. Whenever I go - for her or for me - I love watching and listening and learning. And I'm impressed by the...
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    Anyone a physical therapy assistant?

    Not sure if I asked my question. It is a PTA degree from a local community college. Maybe certification isn't the correct terminology. It's an Associate's Degree. I don't want to be physical therapist ... too much schooling and responsibility. I want to be "in the field" actively working...
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    Anyone a physical therapy assistant?

    I received my bachelors in English/Business in 1994. Now, after being an at hom mom for 13 years it's time to change direction. PT fascinates me. I can't go sit in front of a computer again. It takes 2 (probably very long) years to get a PTA assistant certification. Anyone here gone through...
  8. jcm

    Can anyone recommend a moisurizing lipstick?

    Another vote for Revlon's Lip Butter. I used to use a great lipstickby Origins - their Rain or Shine line of lipstick - but now with 3 kids it's too expensive. The Revlon stuff fit what I needed. I think I have 6 colors!
  9. jcm

    Curious ... does your child's school do Halloween?

    CeceFifi - Haha! I grew up Catholic, and I'm thinking at this point Catholic school is the best chance these kids have of Halloween celebrations! But not to get off track :)
  10. jcm

    Curious ... does your child's school do Halloween?

    Yes - it has turned into an ugly debate on our school's FB page. But after talking to friends I realized all these parents mad at our specific school were really fighting the culture, not the school. So in my opinion they need to take their anger somewhere else. I just check with other...
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    Curious ... does your child's school do Halloween?

    I'm really not trying to start any debate on Halloween. Our school has always done Harvest Festival rather than Halloween (a charter school), and some parents are now angry they don't just do Halloween. But I think it's not just our school. It seems to be becoming a trend in other schools...
  12. jcm

    lemon pledge on gliding discs?

    I do too! But I'm actually using frisbees :)
  13. jcm

    Just signed up for Ultimate Extreme Ultra .1K!

    I'm taking it easy. Plan on tapering next week. The training group met at 6:00 Tuesday, then went across the street to the bar to reydrate at 6:15 ;)
  14. jcm

    Just signed up for Ultimate Extreme Ultra .1K!

    My first race in over a year since having back problems. Heard about this on the news and had to do it. Going to get training ... and yes, it's a .1k. Their web site is hilarious! .1k Hospice
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    Horizontal conditoning-do i need the "getting" series

    I skipped the Getting Started and went right to volumes 2 and 3. For about a month I had to modify was the modifier was doing (!!) and found myself collapsing on the floor in laughing hysterics and how weak I actually was, but after going at it consistently 3x/week for about a month ... I could...
  16. jcm

    Anyone done HC 3x per wk and no weights?

    When I first started HC about a year ago I did it 3x/week. And I had to do it for MONTHS 3x/week before it finally got "easier" (which is like waiting for HiiT to some day be easy). Just did HC and cardio and I got really good results. My arms looked great and my physical therapist was most...
  17. jcm

    Spondylolisthesis dx

    L4 and l5 were my problem spot TOO! HC did no harm - I love Sandra. Keep me informed!
  18. jcm

    Spondylolisthesis dx

    Well, I went in bracing myself for another round, and after talking with me he thought I was done!! Since the majority of the healing kicks in around 6 weeks, and I was already having so much relief, that one set of injections might be all I need. He did add that being in good shape and being...
  19. jcm

    I have the P90x discs ... how do I use them?

    Thanks! Exactly what I couldn't fine! Not sure if I'll get through this or not. When I previewed the guy kind of bugged me. He's no Cathe :)
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    I have the P90x discs ... how do I use them?

    My DH brought home a coworkers P90x discs for me to try, but all I have are the discs. I have no idea how the program is layed out, which discs to when, what order, etc. This is the first rotation I've tried since completing Cathe's STS twice. Could those who have completed the program let me...
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