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Ashaw... my heart goes out to you. I've been there. I had actually completely blocked off my emotions during my marriage in order to protect myself. I had to have family, the police, and a restraining order (which I have had to extend to a 2nd year) help get me out and prevent further physical...

Debinmi, yes, those are some of the others that I'd heard about, and I was familiar with most of the changes (ex. 30 degree angle lift for lateral raises), but I kind of forgot that they used to be done another way, because is so good at form pointers and keeping us educated that I just...

My family helped me move a couple of years ago, and they can relate. lol Some workout equipment is heavy! lol I felt really bad that life got hectic and I didn't even have the time to use that equipment for a couple of years. Now, though, I'm back on my fitness journey, so my family didn't help...

I usually disregard "new" fitness opinions. I consider most things a fad/opinion until I see 3 research studies that support the claim - only then, do I take it seriously enough to consider it fact and consider making changes. I have been hearing a LOT, though, about exercises that one shouldn't...

I downloaded and was able to preview it. I still have to figure out how to get it in a usable format for me (really old TV, no tech skills, and I don't do workouts on laptops or any other small screen), but I'm looking forward to doing this one. I haven't actually been doing metabolic strength...

I am no longer a member of a gym (too expensive), but the ones I used to be a member of were always kept cool. My workout room is kept cool - with a fan. I have a difficult time controlling my body's temperature (menopause), so a cooler workout area are a necessity for me. I heard once of a...

I have heard the 8 rep max recommendation that was mentioned in the original question. I did not, however, delve deeper into it, because I've heard sooooo many "experts" over the years, and the recommendations keep changing, and it goes against what I have found works for me. I'm in menopause...

It is my understanding that Cathe has On-Demand, which I believe is streaming. I, however, use DVDs. I prefer to own, rather than keep paying for the same thing over and over. Also, this is the 3rd town I've lived in that has horrible internet. I work out regularly, and my internet is not...

I finally got back into working out a couple of months ago. I started with 1 short upper and 1 short leg workout a week. I then, added a total body day. Once I got stronger, I started doing one body part a day and hitting it pretty hard. Now, I "change things up" by doing 4-day split, u.b, l.b...

Yes! I've been trying to remember which one used the weights. For some reason, when I use a weight, it seems less stressful on my neck. I did do the LMR Core 2 and I was able to do it. I had to take a 2-minute break after one of the moves and then start up again, but I did it and I got that...

Thank you! Ab stackers was one of my faves, and for some reason I thought it was in the LITE series, so I couldn't find it! Perfect 30 would have been the one I was looking for, so thanks. I don't think I knew Step Boss had one - I'll have to check that out, because I have 2 out 3 of the Step...

Check your e-mails, we got another one - with pics! There's evidently an ab/core section on the Total Body Metabolic Strength workout (first free download for those that ordered LMR2. The picture shows weighted crunches. I'm sooooo excited. I'm not sure if I can do a metabolic strength workout...

I already commented, but I just wanted to add that there are some videos that I won't purchase or that I used to own and gave away because they became too difficult for me at this age (ex. Crossfire), but they have bonuses (ex. abs) that I would still like to own, so a compilation would be...

I've always wanted a DVD with the Muscle Meltdowns from the ICE series (kind of like the one that was done for the strength bonuses in LITE). I'd also like a a DVD with the core bonuses as well as one with all of the extended stretches. Those would be big timesavers for me as far as getting a...

I did try LMR's Core Fusion awhile back, but it was too long for the amount of time I have (I add core to the end of my workout). I had to break it into 3 days, and if I remember right... I think there were pikes on the last day. Unless I'm getting it mixed up with another video?

I own STS 2.0, but I never had a chance to get into the set before my workouts came to a halt a couple of years ago. I'd read that the standing abs on it was easier, but I didn't realize there were 4 ab workouts - cool. Reasonable reps is EXACTLY what I'm looking for. I've found that my "form"...

Thank you. I do have Ab hits, but I remembered that most of them were crunches. I don't remember the 7 premixes - that sounds like it would have the variety I'm looking for, without being too far above my ability level. I'm going to check it out. Thank you! :-)

I have been back on my fitness journey for almost two months now, thanks to the helpful answers I received to my last couple of quests from so many of you. So, I'm back, asking for more guidance. lol I'm coming along on my upper and lower body strength pace - slow, but steady progress. For abs...

I count every additional pound that I add - no matter how I'm carrying the weight (vest or weights in hand). If it's not my body weight, I count it. I was taught to do that by a professional trainer, but that was in the late 80s, so not sure how it's done now. When using a barbell, I also count...

This is excellent information. Thank you Debinmi! She even used one of my favorite quotes, "If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you". She broke down quite a few research studies into bite-sized pieces that make sense. I like that she kept emphasizing effort over weight too. I have...