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When I started with Cathe her SASH Series just came out (LIC, BM2, DM, & BnG). I started for the 1st month with Basic Step. I went right into Rhythmic Step and practically threw it out of the window. It was right after that I purchased the Hardcore Series and the SASH Series. These are what...

Oh yes, thank you! The ticker at the bottom won't update correctly, but she'll be here in November! I've got now another 9 to 11 weeks left!!! So much to do yet so much time spent just tapping my fingers and waiting.

I really like the rotation she gave you! So much so that I reworked it fit my post-natal and fibromyaglia needs. I'm really excited to get started in oh... say, 6 months! Baby Girl will be 2.5-3 months and I *think* I should be getting at least enough sleep to focus on a heavier weight rotation...

In weight lifting, there is no defined list of what can be worked together when it comes to splits. Chest and Triceps are typcially worked together because they are "push" muscles whereas biceps and back are "pull" muscles. But for the sake of muscle confusion and shaking up the routine, it's...

I am really, really hoping this new series will help me with my shoulder and traps weakness. These muscles are SO WEAK now (seriously, it's pathetic) that I can't even do modified push ups because my shoulders roll forward. I really need the extra focus and I loved how these series is marketed...

I was curious after reading some of the posts from SNM (granted that was a few weeks ago and my memory these days is not good with pregnancy) that XTrain was an STS-like program. My questions are: 1. Is this new system supposed to be the follow-up to STS? 2. If not, or even if so, have...

Like others have said STS TB is different from the STS Mesos 1-3. I prefer TB just because it's time friendly and I can work the whole body or do the premixes for splits. I enjoyed STS, what I did of it, but found that it wasn't something that drew me back over and over again- which is why I...

Now that you mention it, I have that too. It's what my High Step has. I just assumed these things would last a while. Huh. Perhaps the material breaks down after a while in the places that are used most; kind of like keyboard keys.

My club step (Cathe Brand) doesn't have an issue. I do however have to replace my High Step. When you step in the center of it, it feels as if though your foot is going to fall through it. It feels like perhaps it's cracked or broken, but I can't find anything wrong upon inspection. I've had...

FYI: You don't lose crazy weight because of a pregnancy hormone (Anyone who has been pregnent can attest to that). You lose the crazy weight from a starvation induced diet. You lose mostly water and muscle. Once you drop your calories ro severely (thanks, HCG Diets) your body begins to...

Like it was said, it's just your body and genetics. It's genetics that decides where you store the fat you have regardless of how little or how much you have; some spots will just have more. You could either lose more fat (I personally would never recommend that) or make peace with it and...

I agree. So many smaller/thinner instructors if you got to know them and actaully talked to them about their habits in depth, aren't as "healthy" as one would assume. It's not uncommon for them, like us non-fitness instructors, do engage in extreme food/fitness habits that would not be...

An exercise I did in Physical Therapy really helped to round mine out further (I have a bubble butt and LOVE it!): A Reverse Leg Press on a High Step. I used a traditional step bench and used a 14-16 inch platform. If you're taller (I'm 5'4) you can add an extra set of risers if you have...

And I totally agree with that! I like to give the theory bc one can make a better choice when they know both logistics and the practical side of strength work. I've seen many times when theory is shot to hell, but it's still good to have the info. From a theoretically standpoint, the info...

Clare, I hae to respectfully disagree with you. Band work is not endurance work. Perhaps with Cathe's workouts but not in the non-DVD world. There is also a difference between burn sets and endurance reps both of which Cathe uses in her DVDs. Each has it's own unique goal in mind. There...

Give it a try and see how it works. I know if you did jumping jacks like most of do on the ball of the foot, you won't get the benefits like you would if you did them with the heel planted. It takes some mental adjustment which I think is the hardest. We're so used to placing our feet and...

If you use a barbell then you'd get more use out of the Tower, although from what I've heard it's discontinued or at least on a long back order. The Tower can also be used for pull ups and barre work, but I've found the pull up options to be awkward and I've always subbed in the band/tubing...

My take on the discs is slightly different. I don't do the cardio with the disks except for Slide n Glide simply bc I tend to shy away from Cathe's cardio workouts these days. However, if your form is correct and you are placing the weight of your body in the heel, you will feel the muscles...

As far as STS goes, you don't need all the equipment that she uses; same goes for all of her workouts. I never use a barbell anymore and while it does have it's benefits, it's not a requirement. If you don't use a barbell you don't need the tower and you can use a band for the pull downs instead...

My Vote: Women Only and 4 crew members MAX behind Cathe. The Guys are awkward and have some pretty bad form!!! They make silly faces in the process especially when they're lifting less than the crew; judging by their muscle mass, we know they can handle more poundage easily. That was the one...