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    Supersets?

    Oops! I forgot to answer the middle part of your question - splits. There are many variations on how to accomplish split workouts. With Gym Styles, for example, you could do something like this: M-Gym Styles - Shoulder, chest, Tri T- Gym Styles - Legs W -Gym Styles - Back & Biceps...
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    Rotation Help Needed...

    Hello Marta There are so many fantastic rotations available using all of Cathe's dvds, you are fortunate to have such a wide variety to choose from. Look here: VIDEO & DVD ROTATIONS - The Cathe Nation Or make your own using the rotation wizard: The Cathe Nation - Workout Manager...
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    Am I just getting old?

    You have my sympathies. Not getting enough sleep is probably the worst and most difficult symptom. Other than a calcium and magnesium supplement before bed, wearing ear plugs, and going to bed early (so that I have plenty of time to unwind before I turn off the lights), having a brown...
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    Supersets?

    Yes, because a superset is when you do two exercises back to back with little to no rest in between. Whether it is supersets, interval training, drop sets, pyramids, tri-set or slow and heavy - any weight resistance program that you follow, and increase the weight your are lifting as you...
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    Am I just getting old?

    I am sorry you still feel so crappy.:( What Dr. Diana Schwarzbein recommends in your book, "The Schwarzbein Principle:The Program", for Stage 2 Adrenal Gland Burnout is first, address/change lifestyle habits. If you cannot function she then recommends either Hyrdocortisone or cortisol taken in...
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    ROTATION HELP...PLEASE!!

    There is also a rotation creation 'wizard' available at Workout Manager... The Cathe Nation - Workout Manager :D
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    ROTATION HELP...PLEASE!!

    Hello Fourmommy: Without knowing your fitness level I created a beginner rotation that varies in intensity from day to day and from week to week. Let me know what you think and how it goes. :D Week One: M- Pyramid Upper - pyramid up premix T – Slide & Glide – standing only W – KPC –premix#2...
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    Grapefruit Seed Extract tastes AWFUL!

    Hi Elsie Just reading the title to you thread brought stinging tears to my eyes and a gagging sensation to the back of my throat. I agree - horrific. I think it could strip the finish off your furniture and the paint off your car. As a matter of fact, isn't grapefruit extract used as a cleaning...
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    newbie...overwhelmed!

    Hi Yes, the non-latex bands are the bands to get. For sliding around on the floor in Meso 1 you can use paper plates for now, that's what Cathe used for STS. I found furniture movers to be effective. Others used plastic plates, Corelle dinnerware, plastic grocery bags, or a large tube...
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    newbie...overwhelmed!

    Yay! Congratulations! You made very excellent choices! Kick Punch Crunch is a perennial favorite, and legs & glutes is very, very good leg workout. You will get a lot of use out your selections. Travel Fit, I think, is a fantastic workout. too. Watch for Slide & Glide when it comes on sale...
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    Need veg/vegan appetizer that's also gluten free

    How about stuffed baby zucchini? These taste good hot, warm, room temp, and cold. Heat oven to 375 degrees. You'll need a cookie Sheet or 9 x 13 pan Ingredients: Baby Zucchini Mushrooms – figure one medium size mushroom for every zucchini Baby spinach – figure 5-6 leaves for...
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    Hysterectomy and weight loss

    I love both of these statements. They are both so true and they pretty much say it all. :D
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    Virtual Cycling DVDS/Downloads

    Fitg Yes. I have clipless pedals. They seem to distribute weight evenly, they make the pedal stroke smooth, and the stiff sole keeps my foot from cramping. I only pedaled with regular shoes once - and for a very brief interlude - I went right to clipless pedals. If you buy clipless buy your...
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    Virtual Cycling DVDS/Downloads

    Fitg Which 4 epicRides did you buy and try? I just received Rouge Roubaix in the mail today. I plan on using it on Wednesday. I really want to like this series so that I can buy more. :D Have you tried any of the Sufferfest downloads. Cycling training videos - The Sufferfest I've tried two...
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    STS/Shock Cardio Rotation & recovery

    Hi Natasha You may find the answer to your question here: http://cathe.com/forum/f104/sts-check-disc-one-258982/ or here: http://cathe.com/forum/f104/sts-check-disc-2-a-259070/
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    Good Weightlifting DVD for Teenage Boys

    Hi Ivy Your 12-13 y.o. son might like this set: Weider X-Factor ST - Weider BUT buy it from here: Weider X Factor Nutrition Guide, Weider X-Factor ST DVD, 60 Day Workout Plan, X Factor Workout They are short and use only body weight or resistance band. Another option is: SKOGG...
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    Another book thread - Hmmm I wonder what Clare's reading?

    Hi Clare {*gasp...knocking over tea cups and water glasses*} I grabbed your email address...now quick, delete it from your post. :D (p.s. more later, onto yoga then dinner prep.) (p.s.s.sorry the boots didn't workout, LOVE the sandals though....love a wood heel.) (p.s.s.s Yay! about the...
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    Intelligence Is Overrated: What You Really Need To Succeed

    I just read this article from Forbes contributor, Keld Jensen. I found it very interesting and spot on for how Cathletes tend to live their lives. Intelligence Is Overrated: What You Really Need To Succeed - Forbes Keld states, "Your IQ score pales in comparison with your EQ, MQ, and BQ...
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    Another book thread - Hmmm I wonder what Clare's reading?

    Hey, hey, three books from your library that I've already read! "After You'd Gone" was one of the books you recommended a while back to Nancy (Nancy324). I read it while I was recovering from a running injury. It was fantastic. The Divine Secrets ...was excruciating ...well written and a good...
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    Am I just getting old?

    Tea for me, thanks :D Would love to see the boots, post a pic when you can. Congrats on making progress on your project! I don't want to high-jack this thread too much, so I'm going to bump our book thread. :D
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