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Thanks Cathe for the quick reply :) I switched from 10 to 8 lbs for the third set of 45 degree lunges because my forearms were sore and I was worried about form. Perhaps I will try to add the vest next time too. FYI I brought the vest in to my chiropractor's office today. He was very impressed...

Amazing workout! Question about the vest in replacement for fatigued forearms. If it is a 10 lb vest and you are using 2 10 lb dumbbells, do you replace it with 2 - 5lb dumbbells? I apologize if this is a stupid question. Cheers, F

Question about Prone Incline Rear Flys Hi Cathe and everyone, I did disk 19 today. I have a subpar bench which gets has been OK for most of the exercises in STS so far. I know it is not long enough so I often bend my knees and put my feet on the bench when I am on my back. Today I had a...

Terrible night sleep last night too :( I have to go to a wedding tomorrow so I opted for less is more today. Lots of walking with my dog, my mom's dog and their friend. Ironically during rest week, my forearm and wrist are bothering me. I plan to rest as much as possible so I am back on track...

Did an outdoor 45 min run. I forgot how cruel winter has been. It is so nice not to worry about slipping on ice :) Happy St Patricks Day and recovery week everyone! F

Tired legs, Happy Legs... I do hope those one leg sit and stands get easier. The deadlifts are getting easier:) Horray! The extra ball exercises were a nice addition to the workout. Happy recovery week everyone.

Thanks everyone!! All your responses are very helpful. I now plan on getting one, but realize I don't need to run out and buy it tomorrow for Meso 2. Besides I now get a week off from weights :) and if the weather cooperates will focus on running for a change of scene. Cheers, Fran

Hi all, Just a quick question. Do you have the weighted vest? At what point in Meso 2 is it needed? Have you found it to be a useful addition to the suggested tools? Thank you in advance Fran

Feel Better Becky and Christina! Becky I apologize if this is information that you already know, but I found this story on NPR fascinating. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5364970 Christina surgery on St Patricks day? Can you celebrate in a healthy way after the...

Check in and Question Hi Cathe and all, Great workout! I am a little sore, but in a good way. I love the fact that I feel stronger. Just in time for spring. My question is...I have not done all the RPM's required for Meso 2. Now that the recovery week is almost upon us, is it a good idea to...

I did not even think of doing a lighter resistant band. That is such a good idea! I just struggled with bad form through the barbell and resistance band bicep curl and limped through a few sets. I am glad I was not alone in the fact that a few more pounds and the 65-70% change could really be...

Thank you Iris! I will try that technique with the next round with the tubes.

Fun workout today! Question for those using the tubing instead of a chin up bar etc.. Is is better to try to do as many reps as possible or do you get more out of taking them slow and holding them at each rep. Also those weight and plate abs...Yikes...especially the plate segment. Those are...

Disk 7 Hi Cathe and all, Despite the large snowfall here in Cambridge, I did not have to shovel. I did have to walk my dog and a few of his doggie friends. I decided to be adventurous and go out onto the golf course next to the pond where I walk. Walking in the new snow turned out to be way...

Great workout! It was challenging and fun. I went to Olympia sports today and bought the Cathe gloves, but I also had trouble taking them on and off.. My main problem seems to be coordination and timing when shifting from exercise to exercise. At the 65 RPM I seem to have weights that are odd...

Thank you!! Thank you!!! Cathe!! Thank you so much for such a clear, slow motion demonstration of the dreaded dead lift :) The video demo makes me confident that I will be able to do this movement. I also really appreciate the stability ball exercise. I used to do it regularly. It seems like...

Thank you!! Hi Cathe, I Thank you for taking my question!! I don't remember winning anything before ;) I look forward to more clips on Cathe TV. I am really enjoying STS. I am curious about good pain versus bad pain. Would you say if you feel pain in a particular area and then it quiets down...

Dead Lifts Hi Cathe, It would be great if you could show the deadlift in slow motion detail. All the pointers on youtube for the squat was a great reminder for form. Last year I had a lower back problem and I am afraid to do the deadlift with any real weight...especially when I am not 100...