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Thanks, to all, for empathizing. I took today off, first time I haven't done some form of cardio since the last time I was really sick. I ended up doing Eoin Finn's Happy Hips/Easy Street, which is wonderful for us old "stiffies." I am seeing my recovery day is my muscle building/restorative...

I have some really good-sized hickeys on my back from it. Since I bruise easily, it really doesn't bother me. Arnica is great for muscle soreness, too.

Cathe--You have been my coach, trainer, and inspiration since the last 1990s. I'm a 51 year old "geezer jock" who is strong/muscular/fit, thanks in a large part to your effective, enjoyable workouts. I enjoy working out so much that it's difficult for me to take a recovery day, which I know...

Today, I had a long-overdue deep muscle massage and went to a new massage therapist. Unfortunately, my last MT, whom I love dearly, was too disorganized with her schedule and would occasionally stand me up. In any event, someone at work was generous to tell me about her MT, whom I saw today...

Thanks for the responses. This morning, I kept my stretching very conservative and had very little low back pain all day. I also took a muscle relaxant before bed last night (didn't take one today---they turn me into a narcoleptic!) Can't wait for my massage Saturday morning, although I'm...

For anyone who knows, I'd appreciate any insight you can share. Can you stretch too much? I'm in my early 50s and have been plagued with trigger points. Recently, I experienced what felt like a muscle spasm when doing a straddle stretch, and since, have had some pretty bad lower back pain...

Your husband should appreciate that you're buying DVDs to stay healthy/fit, not expecting him to buy you expensive jewelry. :p Ironically, my husband was the one who told me that Collage was closing & having a blow out sale. He found out from a coworker. I'm a civil servant (emphasis on the...

Belinda---I dig it, have plenty of "virgin" workouts in my collection, patiently awaiting a turn in the DVD player.

I just have to comment about how impressed I am with Mary and her site. Yesterday, I placed an order and forgot to include a DVD (the one I actually logged into her site to order, I got excited about discovering a different workout. I digress...). In any event, I ordered the forgotten DVD, sent...

Speaking of Beachbody, I've been thinking of adding HipHop Abs to my ever-growing workout collection? Is it worth the $20? What version would you recommend, and can do someone w/two left feet master it?

Thanks for that link, Justine. Lots of good info.

Thanks! I'll keep at it.

I think they were bombarded w/orders, unfortunately, Barbara. I decided to patronize TotalFitness when I want non-Cathe or non-presale KCM videos, if Total carries the workout. With the demise of all these great smaller businesses, I'm going to make an effort to try and order from them...

Margie, sorry about that (actually, I love "Margie"---my aunt is a Margery and goes by Margie). In any event, it seems to be helping. Been using it for several days, less than a week, and it hurts but not to an unbearable level. My lower back isn't as sore/tight since I started doing it...

Lucy, if you wouldn't mind a quick question/request for help. I've discovered that my lower back/hip issues are likely due to extremely tight psoas. I've been trying to work out the trigger points w/a TP ball (lie on my stomach, ball 1-2 inches to the side of my navel, come up into a cobra pose...

A sad day, indeed. Victim of Amazon or "streaming" workouts? I bought three DVDs yesterday after work---two KCMs and a Patrick G. kickbox workout that got great reviews. Almost bought a couple more DVDs and this morning, I logged back in to order them. I was too late---GONE!!

Agree w/you, Cathe. As a matter of fact, I bought my first Cathe workout (VHS!) from Collage.

I have these Femme Fitale Fitness Women's Fitness Gloves Weight Lifting Gloves Animal print, of course. Very well made, comfy, durable, and stylin'!

I tried Plateau Blaster for the first time this week, workout #1. It moves fast, the exercises were effective, and the cardio segments got my heart rate up but not so high that my form was compromised when I picked up the weights. There is bonus footage on this DVD and lots of premixes...

Thanks. :) I must muster up the courage to try it next week. :):):):)