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I'm trying to rank Cathe's leg workouts on the spectrum from most strength focused to most endurance focused. Tell me what you think of this order: STRENGTH Slow & Heavy Pure Strength Pyramid Lower Body Leaner Legs Legs & Glutes ENDURANCE

Anyone have a version of the tank top rotation that incorporates a little bit of everything over a couple of weeks, including the Body Blast & Intensity series as well as S&H, CTX, PS & MIS?

Those All Abouts have three and half grams of saturated fat---per cookie! They just make me so happy with their messages of caring, sharing, and friendship. I can't stop ...

In the Intensity Series, is the medicine ball used only for abdominal work?

Dear Cathe, I've developed some muscular imbalance and need to strengthen my glutes to help out my poor overworked hamstrings and hip flexors. What rotation would you recommend for strengthening the glutes? Are there some good isolation exercises to fire them up? How many times a week? I...

I need to get going on my brick (bike/run) so I think I'll go ahead and start this thread. SUNDAY: bike 1:40, run/walk :30 MONDAY: Pilates class TUESDAY: swim :30 WEDNESDAY: spinning class THURSDAY: short hike with kids FRIDAY: more short hikes with kids SATURDAY: swim :30 It's one week until...

I guess I'll start this thread this week, rather than lurking and hoping someone else will. I also have to get going--I'm volunteering at the Ponderosa Pine Festival. If you're in Colorado, come on by the Lookout Mountain Nature Center today! It's really fun, albeit tree parties are kind of...

Cathe, You have mentioned in the past that the Cross-Train Express series is great for maintaining strength. Would doing MIS in its entirety once a week have the same maintenace benefits as the one part a day approach of the CTX series? http://www.plauder-smilies.de/pyth.gif Gretchen

Hi, Cathe! I'm working on my endurance and would love to add Body Max to my rotation. My physical therapist has banned lunges (squats are OK--it's just a restriction on lifting weight with the hip flexor stretched) so I'm trying to figure out some substitutions. So far I have: ball squats...

I'm getting ready to start my base training for my first triathlon of the season on May 18. Does anybody else out there do triathlons, and find a way to work Cathe's workouts into your schedule? Thanks!! http://www.plauder-smilies.de/pyth.gif Gretchen

I'm just about to start a Slow & Heavy rotation again (my favorite!). I'll probably be doing the chest and back exercises at the gym, because I need heavier dumbbells (can't tell you how happy it makes me to say that :-jumpy Cathe, you are my hero) and the gym membership is already paid for...

How much good will one get out of doing Pilates from a video only, without going to a studio? I have the Living Arts Pilates and Balance Ball tapes, and the Stott Flexband workout from the library. http://www.plauder-smilies.de/pyth.gif Gretchen

My physical therapist doesn't want me doing overhead presses because of the extension that they require in the lower back. I'm currently doing a Pure Strength rotation, and need help deciding if I should do additonal sets of lateral raises, or if there are other exercises I could try to build...

For those who having trouble with, or are too intimidated to start in on, Rhythmic Step, I have a couple of suggestions that I just thought of. There a couple of tapes that are good prep for the kinds of moves and rhythm changes that are characteristic of Cathe's video. Reebok: Step, Rhythm...

I'm gearing up for snowshoe season, and wondering if there are any other snowshoers on the forum? I figure the best prep will be a combination of weights, hiking/trail running, and cycling. Any suggestions? Words of wisdom? http://www.plauder-smilies.de/pyth.gif Gretchen

When I was leaving the gym on Tuesday, I couldn't help but stop and ask about the mid-month specials, and ended up buying six sessions with a personal trainer. I have some specific goals, mostly about working my legs without squats and lunges to get stronger and avoid injury, as well as learn...

to get yourself a couple of guinea pigs! I didn't put it in my check-in post last week, but while I was doing Step Jam on Saturday, my little guinea pig was lying in his cage and dying. :-tired I was so sad to see him go, but I had known he wouldn't live a long life, because, well, he was a...

I thought today was going to be my last day on the Strong & Heavy rotation after two and a half weeks. I was actually glad the rotation was over--it has been hard work! But there I was, going through Chest & Back for the third time, and I could not believe the weight I was able to lift. It is...

I'm looking for maps of the new DVDs. Has anyone already made one that they could share, or is there one somewhere on this site? Thanks! :-) Gretchen

Just a crazy random question. Perhaps somebody out there knows the answer. I'm looking at getting some more clothes for winter workouts (walking, snowshoeing, etc.). Is there any negligible difference between Dryline and Drylete fabrics? How truly warm are they anyway? If anybody knows the...