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If Meso 1 is Endurance, Meso 2 is Hypertrophy and Meso 3 is Strength, would I get strength without the size or "bulk" if I just did Meso 3 ?? (I'm talking results for a seasoned Cathlete, not starting as a beginner)

Thanks (I got the "triangular" terminology wrong, sorry!). I'll look at the ones you suggested. I was also thinking of the Classic II SE. She will be using it for both adults and peds. She had a neck injury a few years ago so I'm also looking for one that isn't too heavy. Littmann has a...

The series that got my shoulders too big was the Low Impact Series! ;)

I can't remember how much weight she uses, but I always go lighter, ie. if she is using 8's or 10's for overhead presses I drop to 3's or 5's. I feel many "metabolic" workouts or workouts that contain compound moves work the shoulders alot and my shoulders were getting too big. I now go no...

My friend is a long-time nurse, recently went back to school for NP degree and will be finishing up at the end of the year. I'd like to get her a new stethoscope as a gift. The Littmann website has so many to choose from and I'm not sure which one to get. I want something high quality but...

I was curious do you run on a regular basis and if so, how much mileage do you average per week? Do you do different types of runs, ie. hills, tempo? Thanks!

Is that a typo or are we really working legs two days in a row in Week 2?

Has anyone/is anyone done Tone It Up's Bikini Series 8 week Challenge? Results?

I attempted a month of RWH and by the third week I was exhausted!! I think RHW is tough! I like the idea of the progression from ICE to RWH. Not sure I can do the 3 month ICE progression, my workout ADHD and impatience to move on will probably take over!

This is not a posted Cathe rotation, but I saw thigh slimming when I did Great Glutes and Lean Legs & Abs each once a week. I also included one day of longer, steady state cardio which was usually walking. The other days of the week I made sure I did one total upper body day, and the other...

At one point in time I did complete all of STS and was lifting pretty heavy at least for me. For example I was using my 25 lb dumbbells for chest flies. Although I loved the strength gains, my body got too "bulky". Though I know some feel that description is great because it means strength...

I have large, muscular quads and what has slimmed them down (still a work in progress, but the first time seeing the results I am after) is incorporating more jogging. I do mostly walk/jog intervals. For strength, I no longer do "leg" work but do weight training with a focus on the glutes...

Elsie, thanks for the suggestions! I will check them out!

I need to work much harder on my flexibility as I age. I'm looking for well rounded stretching routines that are anywhere from 30-60 minutes in length. I'd prefer something with an outdoor setting and I'd rather not do streaming. Dvds or even better, something free on youtube. I do NOT want...

I think RWH would be a good sub for 4DS as far as time and somewhat similar rep count (I honestly can't remember the specifics of 4DS). Overall, I think you can go heavier with RWH and I feel it's a bit tougher than 4DS b/c of that. Something more on par with 4DS if that's what you're looking...

Sweetmelissa, I just started BBG 2. I was curious if you used heavier weights with the Legs Circuits or did you just do the 1st BBG which I believe does not use weights (??) One of my goals other than fat loss is to debulk/thin out my muscular thighs. I like muscle and strength but not the...

We only have a few days and we're trying to decide how to best spend out time btwn Zion, Bryce, maybe Arches or other places close by. I had a post awhile ago that you had responded to. The post was about my husband and I discussing where to move when we retire. Arizona, Utah and Colorado...

I think either RWH or STS would work it depends on how much extra cardio and plyo work you want to add to your routine. I'd also consider going right to STS Meso 2 as I think Meso 1 is in line with XTrain as far as intensity and building a base. I like the strength in RWH b/c it's short and to...

I like the 3 main strength workouts from RWH (Legs; Chest, Tri, Shoulders; Back and Biceps). For me the weight workout from XTrain didn't seem all that different in terms of intensity from the Muscle Meltdowns. I feel RWH has more potential to go heavier. The exercises are basic so you can...

I have the opposite opinion. I think I'd go with RWH's weight workouts, but some of the individual cardio workouts from XTrain and possibly even her Low Impact Series. I own all of Cathe's and don't reach for the weight work from XTrain too often. Overall, I use a few dvds from each of the...