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Cathe, thanks for the update. I am confident they are worth the wait! Besides...I need the extra time to build my endurance so that I can even do them. I had surgery in late August and have been very slowly building back up, did your Hardcore series last week...on a 4 inch step but hey I did...

Yes thank you Cathe for the input and tips, I'll give those a try! I am a runner but because of travel, surgery, etc I had stopped running for awhile....which probably does explain my expanding waistline :) Thanks again, Cheryl

Hi Kelley, thanks so much for your input! I decided to do a Hardcore rotation which includes the workouts you've said helps you and see how that goes. I'm also going to start diligently counting calories, to see where I'm at there. I think it is more important as we get older to be more...

Hi Kelley, thanks for answering and congrats on your great results so far! So how many times per week do you use the kickbox and GS Legs workouts? Are you using heavy weights for legs? For awhile I've been mostly using lighter weights more for endurance but am now trying to lift heavier. My...

Hi Kelley, When I read your message I could have sworn I wrote it :) I am the same exact age and sounds like I have a very similar bodytype with the same problems!! I have noticed in the last couple years esp. that although my stomach is pretty flat I have gotten a bit flabbier. I also now...

I agree, those are great!! I only have one pair...the 1-1/2 lbs and really need to order another pair. Cheryl

Hi Laura, sorry I didn’t answer sooner, I was away from my computer yesterday. Personally I never run more than 4 days per week, and usually 3 because I’m a triathlete and also my joints can’t seem to take running more than that. I think the best weekly running schedule I’ve found was in...

Hi Laura, I'm not Cathe but maybe I can help with a rotation? I've done a lot of road racing in the last 5 years...about 15 half marathons (my best finish is 1:57...and I'd like to lower mine too!), and currently training for my 10th marathon that's in Feb. What 10 week program are you...

Hi Amy! How exciting that you're going to do a half ironman! Which race are you doing? I've been a triathlete for 5 years and have done 27 triathlons with 5 of them half ironmans and 1 full ironman. I'm going to attempt to qualify for the half ironman championship in 2006 or 2007, yikes!! I...

I agree with some of the others about using light weights and/or bodyweight for lower body exercises and heavier weights for upper body. Sounds like my bodytype is very similar to yours. I started doing the Lower body Solution (or Freestyle Training) about 9-10 years ago very hardcore for about...

Hi Laura, Just wanted to say let's hang in there! I've been in the same boat, esp. in the last year (I just turned 43), seems like my metabolism has shut down and it's been a real struggle. It does sound like your friend's daughter is jealous of your fitness level. Being fit is the most...

I've never done a water aerobics type workout but I learned to swim about 5 years ago because I wanted to do triathlons (have been doing triathlons since 2000). Can't say for sure if it helped with weight loss because I do so much other training but the biggest benefit I've found with swimming...

RE: I am so excited!!! I have made a major accomplishm... Katie, how exciting, congrats on your running!!! It was always a lifelong dream of mine to run a marathon but during my 20's and early 30's every time I tried to run my joints would flare up and I'd have to stop running. Was later...

Wow I'm so jealous you guys are doing century rides already!! Looks like my first one will be mid-May. I've been cycling a lot already though, have close to 400 miles so far this season. I'm a triathlete so do a lot of endurance training as well. As far as a rotation I use Cathe's workouts 5...

RE: Congrats! Elaine, hey don't think of yourself as a middle of the pack runner (I am too by-the-way)...we are athletes!! And yes that is what keeps me motivated also to continue improving my times. Thanks for the good luck wishes on the marathon, I hope that it will go well. Where is the...

Congrats! Congratulations Elaine on the PR!! I hope to PR in my marathon that is coming up in less than 2 weeks! I agree that Cathe's interval cardio routines are great to use in place of hill repeats and tempo runs. My joints can't always take pounding on the pavement for too many miles...

I agree, I LOVE this workout!! I feel it in my lower body, really works that area GREAT!! Sometimes when I'm short on time I just do the intervals, OUCH!! Cheryl

Just wanted to comment that I can see both viewpoints in this situation...because of my study and personal trainer certifications I've learned that the best way to build muscle is to reduce or minimize cardio and focus on heavy lifting. That is so true. But I can see the other side because I am...

Wow thanks, sounds like all 3 of you are seeing nice results!! I just took my weight/measurements and have lost 4 lbs and most significantly lost 3/4" each off hips and waist!! I'm at the point now where I'm considering switching to a different Cathe series for 2-3 weeks and then maybe coming...

Hi all! Maybe there is already a post like this out there, please direct me if there is. Anyway...was just curious for those of you doing a rotation with only the Hardcore series....what have been your results? Please share!! I've been focusing on the Hardcores since about the middle of Feb...