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What a great idea, Debinmi! I think Slow & Heavy would be a super way to prepare for STS 2.0!It is a great series to have because it is very unique and so provides a great complement to the other serious weight training workouts you may have in your Cathe collection. Nothing else quite like it...

There is one in the Workout Manager under Popular Rotations (4th one down) entitled: 31/2 Month STS + Newer Cardio. I put this together in 2017 so it is more recent than the one Cathe posted in '09. Here is what is in the general description: This rotation gives you all 36 STS workouts in...

This is an excellent question, JuliaV. I have also found this to be the case for some exercises. Personally, I lowered my weight and did the same number of reps as the program recommends. It was still challenging! I recorded that weight and then went from there the following weeks when...

Thank you Hazlady!! Awesome resource.

Yes, very fun! I too loved the new moves and the variety this workout gave. Cathe's creativity doesn't take a holiday!

I was doing STS Mesocycle 1 Legs last night and realized I was using my Fit Tower as a barre for the bonus leg conditioning moves at the end of the workout. So I guess we can add STS to the list!

Besides Turbo Barre and the Fit Tower Advanced programs Jennifer Denny mentioned, Cathe also does barre style moves (using a barre or a chair) on five other workouts. They are done in the bonus section of the workouts. Check out: Lower Body Blast, X-Train Legs, Lean Legs & Abs, Great Glutes, and...

Yes! There are a couple of possible rotations under the rotations section of the website you can check out for ideas. I typically do one or two short hiit workouts (if two in a week then one is low impact and one is high), one or two steady state cardio workouts (kickbox, spin, step, walking...

Sorry to hear of the passing of your mom-in-law, rhbrand. That can be so tough. How good of you to help out her spouse. Take care. I got off to a slow start too. I am going to be restarting again myself. So it may work out that a few of us are starting around the same time which is nice.

Good question, menomom! I agree with you 100% that it is so important for us all to safely and gradually increase our weight loads. Good news! 22.5 lb dumbbells are available! I am in Canada and I can get them at Fitness Depot for example. You may want to search online for companies near you or...

Sharing the excitement! Perfect! Can't go wrong with this - sounds like classic Cathe taken to a new level. No fads, all function. No question I WILL be preordering. Nice to hear others get just as excited as I do about a solid weight training program from Cathe. I too am jumping for joy...

Thank you Jennifer. This is really exciting news!!! Something between XTrain and STS is music to my ears as they are my favourite two workout series! Recovery workouts are super sensible. And I like the time frame you said may be the case. A couple of cardio workouts for non weight training days...

Nice to have a combo of yoga and mobility in one workout. Lovely music. Thanks Cathe!

I did disk 3 yesterday (going to be doing Legs on Tuesdays). Had just eaten (too much!) food so it was brutal! Note to self...pick time of day to workout wisely! Yah, already nervous about all those pushups that will pop up tomorrow when I do disk 1!! Yikes!

Hey rhbrand! I'm in! I am starting today!

Afterburn is an excellent total body fat burner! It is quite different from the other two workouts you are considering as it has lots of non-weighted cardio drills (hence the calorie crushing effect) and has a total body vs solely upper body focus. So it may be easier on your triceps. As long...

Wow, your determination and strength of spirit is inspirational, Germania68. I am sure these qualities serve you well on your fitness journey. Love your quote, "Transformation is possible at any age and every stage." Thanks for that.

Good for you Germania68!!!!!

I too do STS 1-2 times per year and, if I had to choose one overall fav, would have to pick that series for the results it gives. Serious stuff. But a close second is XTrain - so fun, so varied and so effective. It is truly the complete package, time efficient, and no dread factor for me. I...