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My son is turning 5 in a couple of weeks and I REFUSE to go to Chuck-E-Cheese (or any other kid place for that matter) and spend that kind of money on a party. I would like to have it here at my house (hopefully the weather will be nice) and do some outdoor games. Any thoughts on games or other...

I got a BOSU for my birthday last week, and the dumb thing is already broken. Has anyone else had any issues with it? The ball part comes out from under the lip of the plastic ring. Very frustrating to say the least. I have wanted one for so long and I get one and then it breaks. Any...

What do you do for your assessments? I do the basics (weight, body fat, step test, circumference measurements...) but that sure doesn't take very long. Then of course I talk to them about their goals and the types of exercising that they enjoy. The weird thing is this, the assessment is what...

I just think it is sad how many people will now work out in rooms that are 80+ degrees lifting 3lb weights and never losing anything more than water weight. Why are people so afraid to work hard for what they want, that is when it will actually mean something and not be a fad. IF this...

I just saw a clip of Gweneth Paltrow's trainer who said "Women should not lift more than 3lbs" "less weight = less bulk" She also said that it is easier to train your body and lose weight when you workout in a room that is 80 + degrees. (Well duh, you are losing water weight not fat). Anyone...

I cancelled my order last week. All you have to do is e-mail customer service. They responded within a few days saying they were going to process a credit on my card. Mindy

I am so glad that I am not alone. We all just have to keep encouraging one another and remind each other what is truely important!! The truth is I am a PT and group instructor, so I can do my own version of STS at the gym if I really wanted to. But it wont be the same as Cathe. It will...

I canceled my order last week. We just cannot afford it, and I can I justify spending that much money on something when we need things like groceries and gas (dont even get me started on the gas prices). I am beginning to wonder how middle class America is ever going to make it through these...

Lo Max I used to hate this workout , until I added a med ball to the blasts. This increases the intensity ALOT and makes the repetitive blasts a lot more bearable. Try it with the ball you might like it better. Mindy

I am so glad I am not the only Cathe fan in AL. But we dont live in Mobile, we live in Enterprise Alabama..I am originally from Monterey CA. Boy the humidity and heat is an adjustment.....Thank goodness for AC>>>

I did NASM and I am glad that I did. I dont think that it is as hard as people make it out to be. The exam was pretty easy, you just have to know what to study for and be prepared for some weird questions. You are welcome to PM me to get more info. I think that getting my NASM cert really...

I just read something about this in "Clean Eating" magazine. This DR claimed that he has seen many women drop those last few stubborn pounds after they stopped using the pill. I would talk to your DR and then try it. You never know unless you try. I however have a 5 year old and a 2 year...

Have any of you taken this exam? I just passed my NASM exam for CPT. The gym I would like to get on at would also like me to get my group certification. The only problem is I would have to take my exam on September 6. Do you think that is enough time to prepare for the exam? Thanks, Mindy

Ok, so I have to vent somewhere. I spent four months getting my Personal Trainer Certification and yet I cant get a job. We live in a small town and there are really only 2 options. So I thought that I would start my own training business from home and be a mobile personal trainer. The city wont...

Oh, that is a good one...thank you so much.

I am looking to start my own personal training business and I would love some input of creative names....

You have to do what works for you. I would say it depends on what your goal is. There is a big difference between wanting to loose body fat and wanting to gain muscle mass. If you want to loose weight you have to be "negative in calories". However if you want to gain lean body mass then you...

I had two c-sections and with both of them I started off walking. I did a light walk at first and then moved up to a very brisk 5 miles a day. Once I was ready for Cathe, I did her step workouts all low imapct. As far as resistance training I did Muscle Endurance and some of the easier ones...

I just received my NASM certification for PT and I have an interview on Monday at the local gym. My issue is I have no expierence in a gym setting and I have been a stay at home mom for five years. How can I represent myself on paper in a positive way? Any suggestions would be greatly...

>Congrats!! Who is your certification through? >I took my AFAA exam a few weeks ago, but was told I wouldn't >get my results for awhile :-( I received my certification through NASM. I didn't receive my results either - just a pass. I heard it takes a couple of weeks to get the score...