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Hello! I did the Double Cardio pre-mix from the 4-Day Split, plus the abs from Lower Intensity Step. I was noticing my appetite is increasing! Jean, I wonder what Cathe is feeling sometimes too. In some of the workouts she bangs out all those pushups, but then groans at some of the...

Wow, this is an active thread! I don't have time to reply to everything right now, but a few random things: Missy, I hope your back feels better. Ouch! I CANNOT believe you do step routines in bare feet! Wow! I can't even imagine doing that. I think I'd quit about 10 minutes into it. I...

Daybreak, what brand of band are you using? And where are you attaching the band? I ended up attaching mine to my dumbbell rack and sort of leaning back into a rowing position. I used two bands and wrapped them twice around the rack, but still didn't feel much.

Hi Daybreak! Thanks for the motivation! Si, I am in awe of you doing this series at the gym. How does that work? Do you take your laptop? Do you just take the workout cards? You don't have to wait (or is that weight? :) ) for equipment? At any rate, I would LOVE to have an assisted pull-up...

Si, I just checked out some of your blog and your videos. How cute are you?! I can't wait to check out more when I have some time. Good luck with your workout today!

Holy Cow! I think I just spent the last 20 minutes reading this forum and crafting a reply. I had to take notes! And now my kids are up so I gotta jet! Jean, thanks for researching the disks/carpet for me! And for all of the other information you provide. You rock! Also, you asked about...

Hi Si, Thanks for your answer on creatine. I've decided to give a go with this program and see how it goes. So today was Disk 2 for you, right? It was cardio for me, but I previewed Disk 2. How are you planning to do your chin-ups? Do you have the STS Tower or something similar? I am...

I did it! Disk 1 - CHECK! :) Okay... some questions: 1. Sometimes the suggested weight was just too much, and sometimes I felt I could go higher. Sometimes I did (in the beginning) and sometimes not (at the end :)). (I think I was off on some because when I did my 1RM test, I didn't...

Also starting first time this week! Hi Si! I am so glad you started this thread!! I am also starting STS this week, but I started today (7-9-2012). I hear you on those push-ups - they were definitely the hardest part of the workout. I am sort of the opposite of you - I am WAY stronger in...

And Missy, thanks for the motivation! Have a great weekend!

Hi Jean, yes, I did most of the 1RM tests a few days ago. That's a good question about the cardio. I probably won't do too many Cathe's because I'll probably want to mix it up. Lately I've been doing a lot of the really old Firms (like today I did Super Cardio Mix), which is kind of good...

Hey there, For those interested, I am 41, live in Los Angeles, with 2 kids. Main problem is finding the time to workout, since I work full time. In the past, I found that creatine really enhanced my strength while doing regular (daily) workouts, especially with push-ups and upper body...

Thanks everyone, for being so welcoming! And congratulations to everyone who has completed STS one or more times already. I'm sure I'm going to have LOTS of questions for you ;) I already have a few: I don't have the chin-up bar. If anyone else is in this situation, what did you do as a...

Really My First Time I thought this was a thread for people starting STS for the first time. It looks more like a daily check-in :) Anyway, after owning the series for over three years... I finally did the 1RM test for most of the three, four and five star exercises (quite a workout in...

I feel like I am cleaning my floors when I use them!

WOW! A reply from Cathe herself!! Thanks, Cathe! I'm feeling very special! :) Sure wish I could swing this road trip. Ah well.

Bummer. Maybe this is something to think about for the future. Thanks for responding.

I'm not sure if this is addressed elsewhere, but... say you live in Southern California and you're interested in doing just one day with Cathe (or maybe even just meeting her), but not staying for the whole weekend. Is there anyway this could accomodated? Something like just come to the meet...

I was just about to ask this question myself. I think I will try the Solo plates or a frisbee (hadn't thought of that!), as I don't need to spend any more money on fitness right now.

Thanks, everyone! Alex, what do you mean that the weight was in your heels? Sometimes I feel like my hips are dragging me down, but never as far down as my feet. I'm going to try the push-ups with my feet on a riser and see if makes a difference for me.