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The insanity workouts are good cardio, but they are all quite similar. The dread factor comes from doing the same thing day after day for 2 months. So if you got them, I'd say don't follow the insanity schedule. You might actually like them, and return to them, if they are mixed in with your...

I have had great success using the workout blender for XTrain and LIS workouts, and love the ease of the application. For some reason, however, there are workouts that will get to 10% and freeze, have chaptering errors, or come through the blender distorted ( voice doesn't line up, or picture...

I am right with you on the long rotation burn out. I actually had some set up, but at this point I want to try some new things and not feel stuck to any program. I only recently discovered Cathe when I was looking for some lower body variety to go with the p90x programs and I ended up getting A...

Hi Jengollf! I just finished P90X2 and am doing a 1 month rotation of Cathe workouts before I do Asylum 1 (I've slightly restructured this so each workout is done once per week, as well as 1 power yoga workout, and 1 weekly rest day). After that I will do 1 month of LIS and then Asylum 2...

Hmmm.... This got me thinking. There is a flip side to this too. I don't have the steps and risers that Cathe has. I have 2 old school plyometric blocks. One is 11 inches high - I use that for step cardio (TTM, etc), and the other is 18 inches high - I use it for step ups, leg press, etc. Being...

Continued..... I start the sets early and finish late to compensate ( I tend to not need as much rest between exercises) . I also add weight to moves - since I can't go as fast I make them harder - squat digs, for example, I use 8lb Dumbbells or I focus on going as deep into the move as...

Too funny!! I tend to get behind too, but I never thought to consider my hight as a factor - I am 5'11 and have a 36 inseam.... I'm slower on the lunges especially

Hi. I would also suggest KPC. The first half hour is high intensity drills, and the second half hour is kickboxing combos. The combos are for sure lower impact and interesting. I actually like to do the first, high intensity part of KPC and follow with Hardstrikes for a solid 1 hour workout...

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Getting this one next week for my birthday!! Glad to hear its a tough one!!! Just curious.... How does it compare to cardio leg blast from XTrain?

Thanks everyone so much for the input! Getting these next week for my birthday! (-:

I have always used standard Olympic bars, plates, and I have a smaller EZ bar too. You'd have to get them at a specialty sporting goods store. They are not what Cathe uses, but they are heavy duty and will last forever. Getting these used is a great idea also, because they really don't wear...

HI Cathe I am new to Cathe workouts. Here is my question for you. I noticed in XTrain Burn Sets, you are lifting heavy for the upper body with lower reps. I've read the manual and fully understand the benefits of heavy lifting and have done so at various times. My upper body, however...

Thank you Jengollf and labnick! I think I will spring for them. I really like Cathe's interval/drill cardio. The variety she uses works me hard, but without any dread factor!

I have been eyeballing these two workouts. I already have and LOVE Crossfire, To The Max, and The HIIT. How do they compare in intensity to these - easier, harder? Are they different enough to add, or do I have it covered with CF, TTM, and HIIT. FYI, I stink at and do not enjoy complex step...

Hi, I don't have gym styles, but I do have B&G. I think the magic with that one is in the premixes. This will be my 4th time doing the workout, and each time it has been a completely different workout. I am using much heavier weights than what is shown on the video, for the most part. If you do...

I wear the mother-of-all orthotics! For sure go up in size and rip the insoles out. Because they are posted up high at both ends, I need to avoid asics shoes - they have a strap that jams my pinkey toe.

Whoosh!! Sorry for the mis-spelling! It is Curt with. "C" (-:

Thank you Kurt. I waited and had my husband try to get workout blender using the steps you have suggested. He is a software engineer, so I figured he'd be more likely to get it right. Despite his efforts,though, it still will not work. When I try to drop in the video, the result is the same...

Hi! Thank you for the reply. I do get the green ball. When I drop it, another "drag your Cathe Videos Here to Import" box pops up, and I also get the "Importing your Cathe Information: Please do not move your original video file, (the one you just dropped into the workout blender) from its...