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Congratulations! I'm not sure what size/lengths you are looking for, but here is what I have found out. Since maternity fitness wear is generally more expensive (with less selection and less sales) than "regular" fitness wear, I chose to size-up with pants that have stretchy waist bands...

I'm by no means an expert, but it sounds like your body "needs" those extra calories, which is why it is telling you that it is hungry. I think as long as you are eating healthly (and not empty, non-nutritious calories) and also not gaining excessive weight, it is a good idea to listen to your...

Thanks, Jenni! Makes complete sense. I'll give that modified reverse crunch a try. :)

Hi, I am looking for safe and effective ab exercises to do during my pregnancy. I am currently doing Cathe's kickboxing workouts (KPC and Kick Max), as well as her weight training workouts with modifications (exercises that require laying flat on the back modified to incline or on a...

Hi Karin, I bought both the Danskin Adjustable 10# pair ($29.99 on sale @ amazon.com) and the Danskin Adjustable 5# pair (24.99 on sale @ amazon.com). You get free shipping on orders of at least $25. I like mine. To me, they are comforable and relatively easy to adjust the weight. HTH...

Thanks, Conni and Marie.

That's what I thought, but figured I'd ask ... just in case. If you have some suggestions, I'd love to hear them. Thanks! :-)

Is the Boot Camp Cardio Premix mostly low impact? If not, can it be easily modified to low impact? I have KPC and really like it. I'm looking for another non-step, low impact cardio workout. Any other suggestions?

Cathe uses a stability ball in both the Supersets and Push Pull workouts (more so in Supersets), which are both on the same dvd. She also uses a stability ball for a portion of Core Max.

Hi Heidisue, If you are looking for a deal on a full-size step, currently on Amazon they are selling the The Step F1011W Original Health Club Step (the gray version only) for $59.99 shipped. I just bought this one because I needed some more risers. :-) (This might free you up some money to...

The height requirements for the stability balls are just general guidelines. Leg length is really what matters when choosing the correct size ball. If you have long legs, then you might need a larger ball. I'm 5'7" but need a 65cm ball because I have long legs. You want your hips to be level...

Hi Kathryn, Thanks for all of the suggestions. I really appreciate it! I guess I never thought about how much the chest muscles are worked already in everyday activities. Thanks again. :-) Teresa

Hi Kathryn, Thanks for the tip! Do you do more upper back and rear shoulder work by doubling-up on some of Cathe's exercises? If so, any in particular? I don't have "bad" posture, but I could always use improvement. And, of course, I certainly don't want to do anything that might make it...

Hi Cathe, I see that you suggested a pull up bar for helping increase back strength. I have a question ... Does altering your hand placement on the bar help target different muscles of the back (i.e., hands closer together/farther apart or palms facing away from/toward your face)...

Cass, Both the medicine balls and weighted toning balls come in various sizes and weights. I THINK the weighted toning balls only go up to 10# (I could be wrong though.). The medicine balls are covered in rubber (or leather for more expensive) and are textured (like a basketball for easier...

Hi Cass, If that's what you are looking for, then you can use either a medicine ball or a weighted toning ball. It would just be personal preference. The only way that I can think to describe a medicine ball is it is like a weighted basketball (in terms of texture, not necessarily size) and...

I ordered the Troy 12# and 15# neoprene dumbbells from them. And they either shipped the same or next business day via UPS. Are you looking for medicine balls or toning balls? Amazon.com has some GoFit and Danskin toning balls (8# and 10#) with free shipping on $25 or more (don't know if they...

Cass, The barbell weighs 5 pounds and it comes with (4) 2.5# plates, (2) 5# plates and (2) 7.5# plates ... for a total of 40# (including the bar). (I think Catherine answered this question.) I see that she also got an additional 20# (2 10# plates). Right now, forty pounds is more than...

Hi Cass, Here is the link ... http://www.fitness1st.com/Troy-Bars.html (and then scroll down when you are on that page). Yes, I have it and I really like it. I ordered it from fitness1st.com. They ship quickly. I would also suggest getting a bar wrap pad. I ordered the one they sell at...

Hi Cass, You can buy the Troy Lite™ Workout System with Quiet Iron™ Plates online at fitness1st.com for $49.95 + ~$30 shipping. (If you look under the Buyers Guide tab on this website you can see where Cathe talks about some of the equipment and clothing she uses/wears on her various...