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yoga... Cathe's pretty busy, so I thought I'd share my routine. I also do cardio 3-4x's a week and weights 2x's. I usually do yoga after a tough cardio workout. Running and spinning really make my legs tight, so yoga is a good way to stretch them out and relax. The muscles are already warmed...

Running! I can't answer all your questions, but I will say that for me, running 5 days a week is way too much! I'm young, fit and have been running for years. I used to run 4-5 days a week and my knees would ache and my legs would get so tight. I know it depends on how much your body can...

I have all of Cathe's strength tapes too. I like them all, but Power Hour is my fave. It's mixed up so you don't do legs, then chest, then....It keeps things interesting and it's a good workout. Personally, I get bored quickly (S&H was too slow for me) so that's probably why I like this.

I saw some nice workout pants at Target- stylish but not pricey. I also go to Modell's sporting goods. Since I'm 5', I usually cut the bottoms off (you can't really tell) or get capris that fit me like normal pants (how pathetic is that??). Try to look for bootcut since that usually makes legs...

I use this as a cardio, but feel the strength moves are an added bonus. It's really a solid workout. I think you can definately do PS (or other tape) in addition to this since you're probably not using really heavy weights. Just make sure to keep a day in between your strength workouts since the...

Yes I'm 24 and also petite. A few years, I did cardio 6 days a week (I made myself take a day off). But since it was moderate to high impact cardio like step and running, it really took a toll on my body, especially being small boned. After awhile, I didn't have as much energy, my muscles...

Just ordered it! I fell for it! I started watching the informercial and decided to give it a try. There was a review on videofitness.com saying it was good. There's a 30-day guarantee (less $6.95 s&h) so I'll give it a go and let you guys know how it is. PS- If only I could stop watching those...

I read in Prevention mag about a "trick" to help those who forget to eat fruits and veggies to eat more. You buy a bunch of thin bracelets and put them on one wrist. Every time you eat a fruit or veggie, you move it to the other wrist. This way you can keep track of how many you ate and will...

Magazines You're right- the magazines just regurgitate the same info over and over. One month it's abs, the next legs, and it's usually all moves we know. We know how to do squats and lunges by now! But it is motivating- even when they cost about $5 an issue! And the ads are sooo annoying...

No I tried this about 3 years ago. It gave me an awful headache for 2 days. My heart was beating hard (scary!), I felt horrible so I just laid in bed, at night I couldn't sleep...it was not fun!! And I took 1/2 the smallest recommended dosage. So I definately don't recommend it! The fact...

I just read an article rating 3 popular diets in the new Oxygen magazine. One of them was about the Weight Watchers Points plan. I already own the book/info so I thought I'd try it. Then I thought, well, maybe I should start next Monday since today (monday), I've haven't eaten well at all. How...

I would say do at least 4 cardio days for weightloss. I do 3-4 days since I burn out easily. But I'm doing intense workouts, like spinning class, runs, Cathe, etc. and you need rest if you're really pushing your body with tough cardio and strength work. Some people respond better to weights...

I just read about a new study regarding what plan you should follow depending on what your goal is. It is as follows: Increase VO2max Aerobic exercise: 4 x per week Strength training: 1 x per week Increase strength Aerobic exercise: 2 x per week Strength training: 3 x per week Does...

I like planks because they are a new challenge for me. Questions: -How often should I do them? -How many sets should I work up to? How long should each set be? -Should I incorporate them w/other ab exercises or just do a pure plank workout? PS- I have S&H which has a plank section, but I'd...

Lizzie, I go to Kinetix on rt. 363 just for spinning and weights. I've never taken a step class that's even remotely as intense as Cathe so it seems like a waste to take classes.

me too Hey, I work in Plymouth Meeting too! Small world, isn't it?? Do you belong to a gym in the area?

Age?? How old is Tamilee? She's been around forever! Looks great, but definately not fully "natural."

Bad stuff I tried Hydroxycut years ago. I took half the dose for 2 days to be "safe." My heart raced, I got headaches (cause I felt awful and couldn't eat a lot), felt too bad to workout, couldn't sleep. I basically lied in my dark bedroom. NOT worth it!!

I usually do 2 or 3 30-40 min workouts (spinning, step, or running) and 1 short (but tough) 20-25 min video. I know I could do more but for now I'm happy doing just 3 (sometimes 4) good workouts. Are there any benefits to doing short but hard tapes? Or is it best to just try and do a longer...

Good question. I think I remember reading that for weight workouts, you should try and stick to a rotation for weeks. For example, do S&H for 3-4 weeks for strength/size, then switch to endurance workouts like Powerhour for a month or so. I see slightly better results when I focus on one type...