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Caroline Knorr Hi everyone, I really need some encouragement. I had a bunionectomy 2 1/2 weeks ago and while I'm still in a surgical boot, I just got the go-ahead from my doctor to do non-impact exercises like stationary biking and upper-body weights. Trouble is, I am just too tired. I can...

Caroline Knorr What a great question! I know what you mean about the video police. I used to be afraid of combining workouts, until I learned from the crowd here about how it keeps your interest up -not to mention your heart rate. Anyway, I LOVE doing: CTX Kickbox + the kickbox and hi-lo...

Caroline Knorr I hate French presses ("Imagine two teacups...") and those little mini-presses for triceps. And I hate doing Leaner Legs - but I LOVE the results.

Caroline Knorr That's a great idea, Annette. It never occurred to me to get in the pool for aqua-jogging. I'll see if my Y has classes. I took aqua-aerobics years ago, but I understand a lot has changed in the world of water-fitness. I would definitely appreciate any other info. you have. My...

RE: To CK "Humanhair" Caroline Knorr I am right there with you, Annette. I've really been trying to choose things that I consider hard, instead of just staying in my comfort zone. That's why I've re-dedicated myself to weight-training. I've really never been able to stick with a weight-training...

Caroline Knorr Aquajock - you are INSANE (I mean that in a good way!). I just did I-Max yesterday and whenever I do it, I think of how much you love it and that poem you wrote about it! It just goes to show how wonderful it is that we have our "forum people" to keep us inspired. -ck

More bragging! Caroline Knorr All of these boasts are truly inspiring. I feel so proud of what I did yesterday that I'm gonna brag, too. I did ALL of the PS Series tapes, back-to-back. I started with legs and just kept going. I had a good two hours to work out because my son was asleep, and I...

Thanks for your reply. I was reading a lot about other people's experiences with S&H last night and everyone says it works - you just have to stick with it. My butt is definitely sore today, but my quads are totally fine. I did some step-ups after S&H legs with 12 lb weights just so I could feel...

Caroline Knorr I just did S&H Legs and Chest and Back today and while I definitely feel the burn w/chest and back, when I did the legs (and when I've done S&H legs in the past) I just do not feel the burn like when I'm doing Power Hour, Leaner Legs, and MIS. I started into S&H again because so...

Caroline Knorr Hi Murph, I read your post about working out with a soft cast on. First, let me congratulate you on your motivation! I am having foot surgery next month - a bunionectomy - and am really afraid of missing my workouts, as much for my mental health as physical health. I should be in...

Caroline Knorr Happy New Year to you, Cathe, and to the entire educated crowd here. Cathe, you have been such an inspiration to me. I really treasure your videos! Caroline

RE: Remember me?? Caroline Knorr Hi Kimberly, of course I remember you. I hope your cycling is going well! Thank you so much for the info. on Christi. I will definitely confirm that she's teaching that class on Saturday morning. Was her class hard - I mean, choreography-wise? -Caroline

Caroline Knorr Hi Suzanne, her web site says she teaches at the Washington Sports Club, at 10400 Old Georgetown Rd. in Bethesda. The class schedule is on her web site (taylordfitness.com). I haven't called the club though, so maybe it's out of date. Her Bowie class schedule is up, too. I'm...

Caroline Knorr Hi Wendy, I am so psyched that you posted about Christi Taylor. I am such a Cathe junkie and I've been so disappointed whenever I've branched out. But so many people have said they liked Christi that I've really been considering buying some of her tapes. I LOVE dancy choreography...

Body Fat Analysis Hi Honeybunch, I'm so sorry to hear you had such a bad experience with the "personal" trainers at your gym. I had my body fat analyzed recently for a story I wrote about hybrid workouts. The trainer weighed me on a Tanita Body Fat Measurement scale. She plugged in some numbers...

Caroline Knorr I just had to comment because I too have been known to work out in my underwear. I have a friend whose mom used to actually GO RUNNING in their two-story house (more like a mansion) wearing jeans and a bra. My usual indoor workout clothes are long leggings and a sports bra...

Home! I used to be a total gym-rat - I worked out every day at lunchtime when I worked full-time. Looking back, I realize I did cardio classes almost exclusively because I was too intimidated -- and time-crunched -- to wait in line with all the musclemen and musclewomen for weights. I was...

Caroline Knorr You will love it! Like I said, it really gives you that burn. I've read some other posts about people especially liking Chest and Back. Maybe it's the supermans at the end. After that workout, you feel like superman!

Caroline Knorr Wow. I just did Slow and Heavy Chest and Back today and yeeeow, my chest is still burnin'. I've seen other posts where people say that S&H is like a gym workout on the machines and I second that emotion. I wonder if it's partly the "shake" factor. My chest was really shaking a lot...

Maintaining health and fitness with kids Caroline Knorr A lot of people have offered so much good advice, but I wanted to share a few tips from my own experience of being a stay-at-home, working-from-home mom. I realize that with two small children working fitness into your day probably feels...