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Hi Irene! I noticed that you've been away from the forum. Good luck on your half-marathon. In the meantime, you know you need to crosstrain faithfully, right? And that Cathe's got 8 new tapes coming out? Need I say more? :-D

Diameter of the barbell? Hi Jennifer: I just wondered if you'd ever tried doing squats with a different barbell. I ask because I know the FIRM barbell has a larger diameter than most standard barbells. It's possible that a standard diameter barbell might not cause the numbness. Just a...

Thanks, Cathe Thanks for sharing that tip with us. I like it when you tell us what weight you're using (I immediate start subtracting to gauge my OWN weight, LOL.) I also appreciate that you didn't to max out on your weight, because you needed that extra strength for teaching. It is your...

What great advice, Lynn I just had to tell you how wonderful I thought your advice was on this subject. People really don't know how to handle the fear of a miscarriage and they don't know how to react when someone's had one. You had thoughtful, compassionate advice on this topic. I'm only...

Ditto on Honeybunch and Erin (1) Please don't compare yourself to the people in the check-ins. The check-in crowd are mostly people who've been working out for years and years. Some work out so long and so intensely because they're training for a sporting event or because they just LOVE...

Description of the mat You're right, Nancy. The "AerSquare" mat is about 4 by 4, with a smaller square drawn in the center of the mat. The inner square is maybe 14" by 14" (guesstimating.) Each of the corners of the square are numbered 1 through 4. (Duh! Did I wow you with my knowledge of...

Thanks, Montserrat I'll look for your review.

Beautiful Lauren What a beautiful name for a beautiful little girl. Congratulations on your healthy sweet little bundle, Hazel. I'm wishing you lots of nice long naps with little Lauren asleep on your chest. You certainly deserve a long rest after that long labor. OUCH! Good thing you've...

I just bought PlyoRobics Challenge The PlyoRobics people were selling at a local fitness convention. They're got 3 different videos they're selling, along with this very cushy mat they want you to do the plyo stuff on. I bought the video with Sherry Catlin. The toughest one is called...

Of course ... With the SNM quantity discount plan, your best buy would be to purchase MIS and PS! Daphne

Cathe has recommended MIS first I am not sure why, BarbaraRay, but in the past, Cathe has usually recommended that you do MIS for a while before doing the PS tapes. MIS has fewer sets per body part than the PS series, but there are more reps in each set and very quick transitions. Done in...

Oh my gosh, I finally clicked through all the pictures from Circuit Max and Cardio Kicks and I am beyond excited. Did I see loads and loads of plyo moves? Cathe, you and Rhonda and those nice-looking gentlemen are catching some serious AIR! I can't wait for my new videos ... Oh, these sneak...

Thank you I really appreciate all your efforts to keep this web site so responsive and informative. I know it must be a lot of work, but I love you guys for doing it. I hope to tune in for the "world premiere" of Circuit Max. Can't decide if the appropriate attire would be black tie or a...

He sounds like a sweetie! I bet you're missing him while he's away at camp. I guess no matter what, they always remain our little boys. Sometimes when I tell my 5-year old son, "I love you," he rolls his eyes at me and says, "You ALWAYS say that." I smile right at him and say, "I know. And...

Sending you thoughts Sending thoughts of ... Contractions! Lots and lots of them! Baby Porter, don't you know it's time to come out and see your mommy! I've been thinking of you too, Hazel. I'm all done with childbirthing and enjoy the memories that your posts bring back to mind. The...

So happy for you, Jackie Thanks for sharing your wonderful news. I am so happy for you. Everyone starts to show at different stages. Usually you don't show as early with your first pregnancy. In my case, I put on a lot of fluid weight right away with my first pregnancy -- enough so that I...

Thank you! GO, CATHE! You all look AWESOME! (I really need a thesaurus here, I'm getting tired of that adjective, but nothing less will serve.) I am so looking forward to getting these videos and the pictures keep me going. I'm always impressed by how HAPPY everyone looks in the pictures...

HI Lisa G! I know my subject heading made no sense, but I liked the way it sounded. Like an old fashioned rock and roll band, you know? You were asking about how other home exercisers lift a heavy barbell over their head for squats and I thought I would jump in with my own experience. I...

I think Body Max would be easiest Hi lwseymour: You could modify all of the tapes for dumbells. Personally, I think Body Max would be the easiest to modify, mainly because she does fewer sets and doesn't go as heavy as she does in her other tapes. I used my dumbells during Body Max for a...

Am I the only one checking this site three times per day, just hoping for a glimpse of the latest pic of the day? I'm HOOKED! Steve and Mark -- oops, I meant to say CATHE, looks so beautiful! As do Pat, Brenda, Rhonda and Lisa. I had trouble identifying Lisa at first -- I hope someone will...