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I do enjoy Cathe's yoga and some of Jessica Smiths, but it's more about the stretching for me - I have an active mind, and if I'm not told when to breath... I lose focus and my mind is on other things, so while I enjoy it, I don't get all of the benefits from it. I have learned over time to...

For anybody that's interested... https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4503233/ I found this. It's a research study (not very fun to read lol) on resistance training vs. jump training. The study was on men, but it looks like I still need a a leg day. lol Thank you everybody.

I have identified the reason I don't like leg day. I'm a very "results oriented" person, and I can't SEE the results of leg workouts, because my legs are in good shape due to my step workouts, basement stairs, and my recreational activities. So... the reason I make myself do strength/resistance...

Just knowing I'm not alone in hating leg day made me feel less lonely. lol I love Cathe, but even Cathe can't make leg day something I enjoy. Your mention of osteoporosis is why I make myself do it. I have a small frame, so I'm at high risk and I'm mid 50s, so... I try to make myself do it. I...

I have tried (in the past) doing shorter but more frequent leg workouts, but I still don't like them and I have trouble squeezing them in. I am small (higher risk of osteoporosis) and mid-50s so my main concern is bone density. I've heard that light impact helps with density. And I know...

I'm so glad that your shoulder surgery went well, and that you are back to Cathe. The "dread" factor you mentioned is something I used to be able to push myself through, but I stopped working out for over a year and a half, and my motivation and good workout habits are just gone. I'm hoping it...

Thank you! I escaped a bad situation and it took longer than expected. I had to stay offline, but my son and I are safe now. Unfortunately... I haven't worked out for about a year and a half! So, I'm going to be starting from scratch. I've managed to stay active under the circumstances, but a...

I enjoy working out, but I dread leg day. I don't like it. I don't want to do it, and I'm a big baby about it. So... I just want to verify that I actually need to be putting myself through lower body workouts. lol I love step aerobics and kick boxing, and I do them regularly. I don't suppose...

Oh! I'd really like a quick full-body (if possible) weight bearing work-out (a bonus maybe?) that focuses on adaptations/modifications for those with uncooperative body parts (ex. wrists) that uses little to no equipment. Just a 10 or 15 minute workout for those days where things just didn't go...

I have taken up line dancing as well as couple's dancing. I have found that it has improved my memory! I have absolutely no idea why, but it's fun, great for balance, and good for my mind and body. I know this is an odd request, but I would love a cardo workout on the floor (rather than the...

Jessica has free Youtube videos, but I haven't done them, though, because I only have a laptop and don't know how to make Youtube stuff show up on the bigger screen of our TV. I have quite a few of her DVDs though. Also, on Amazon, if you have a particular DVD you're interested in, you can...

Layne, I'm 53 and obviously not as young as I used to be. lol I do 2 strength training days and 3 cardio days (because cardio helps me burn off excess energy and tension). My mind still needed 3 cardio days, but my body wasn't handling it well. In addition, I'm underweight, so the cardio seemed...

Thank you! I just received mine yesterday, and the timing was perfect. I found it in my mailbox when arrived home from playing pickleball. I'm new to the sport (turns out there are no pickles involved:-), and I'm pretty sore by the time I get out of my car. I did both workouts and felt so much...

Thank you! I have avoided using that DVD, because I did find it distracting to have it pause like that on this type of workout. Thank you so much. I'll be checking my mailbox regularly. :) So excited!

I remember reading your post questions about the mat. I own the mat, but it cost enough that I don't want my dogs running all over it. So, I haven't yet used it. That's why I didn't reply. I intend to use it at the new house we're going to be moving into (eventually), because I'll have a...

Vivbc, I'm sorry to hear that. Stay safe, and I hope everything calms down soon. So many fires this year...

I'm very sensitive to smells, but I didn't have any issues with Cathe's 6' mat or the one for the step. I ordered mine about 2 years ago though, so maybe something has changed in the manufacturing or the way they are stored? I hope you find a solution. A lot of odors cause me to have headaches...

I didn't know that could happen! My son had one for his physical therapy for over twenty years. Then, one day, when I was helping him with some of his exercises, he just kept getting shorter - slowly, but surely. I thought I was going crazy, until I realized the ball must have developed a leak...

I'm really petite and physically active. I wasn't accustomed to developing fat, which is what I thought was causing my thighs to lose definition. I talked to my doctor about menopause and some of my symptoms. While I was in her office, I asked if there was anything I could do to combat fat. She...

Kellyro77, yes! That's the quote I was trying to remember. It makes me laugh every time. With my luck, I'll actually have a problem with my ball at some point in time. I've smacked myself a couple of times with bands/tubing that broke while working out. If anybody's ball is going to pop, It'll...