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I just pulled out Rythmic Step for the first time yesterday...what a fun workout!!! I am looking forward to doing it again today. I don't have all the moves down yet but I don't like tapes that I can do the first try. Must be one reason I love Cathe so much. Her workouts aren't boring &...

Hi everyone! I was wondering if there's anyone here that I can talk to about problems with knee pain? Deanna

I have worked up to doing planks on my toes, not on my knees, & pushups on my toes. But it's only a minute before my wrists hurt too much to continue. Is this normal & will it start going away after awhile? Am I just needing to build up more strength in my wrists? Anyone else have this problem...

I have exercised with Cathe & The Firm for many years...since the 80's actually, & I've always loved the total difference in style. I'm glad Cathe stays consistent. When the post 2000 Firm's came out, I bought them all & was disappointed in every single one. I decided not to waste money on BSS3...

Hi Cindy! Sorry...I'm not Cathe. I just wanted to tell you from my own experience of getting back my health, I started out slowly. I did 10 minutes at a time, at first. I also started with 2 lb. weights. The main thing is to listen to your body, & don't push yourself to the point of...

1.)I workout out the late afternoon, early evening. Always between 3:00 pm and 7:00pm. Right now I am fortunate enough to have a free schedule. When working, I exercised at 7:00pm. Never in the morning. I don't have the energy until later in the day. 2.) Six to 7 days a week. If I workout 7...

RE: DEBBIE ... You are so welcome! How exciting to be in Collage!!! I'll have to watch for you!! I can relate sooooo well to having to fight your way back to working out. I also lost my health. I had been an advanced exerciser from 1996 to 1999. Chronic pancreatitis took completely over at...

So are these videos old ones, that Cathe made when she first started making home workout videos? Why do they have production dates that are so recent? I really want to know about these. I'm afraid to buy them b/c it just doesn't make sense to me. But if there are Cathe tapes out there that I...

I agree...nothing stacks up to Cathe, especially if you want a tough workout. And when you make it through a workout like IMAX, you feel like you can conquer anything! She really makes the most advanced workouts that make the endorphines flow! Deanna

_____________________________________________________________________ Well, actually, a pound is a pound. But muscle is denser than fat so muscle takes up a lot less space than fat does! So, when you weight train and start building muscle and losing fat, your clothes start fitting better even...

I've heard debates about this before too. Don't you think that our abs are like any other muscle group? I don't understand why ab muscles would be different. Shouldn't we give them a recovery period like other muscle group? Deanna

RE: Unfortunate Hello! I was a nurse for 9 years, & this sounds like stress incontinence. It happens to women more than men, especially if you've been pregnant. Sometimes there will also be "leaking" when you sneeze or cough. It's a very common problem, so don't feel embarrassed about it...

Hello Everyone! I was browsing and came across a web site called Rotten Tomatoes. There are workouts from Cathe, but there are also 4 that I've never seen before. Here is the link. http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/fit_and_firm_cathe_friedrich/dvd.php?select=1 Will someone please tell me...

I have used Cathe and The Firm since 1988 and still really like The Firm's workouts from the "earlier days." The pre-2001 Firms are geared more toward beginners in my opinion and I haven't bought any of the "new Firm" videos since Good Times took it over.I may be in the minority here, but I have...

And don't forget, muscle weighs more than fat! :7

A few suggestions for protein... eggs (can use only whites) lentils dried beans & peas nuts fish dairy products like cheese) peanut butter Does that help?

I'm showing my ignorance here, but what is a puzzle mat, where do you get it, & what does it cost? Deanna

Hi Venus! I wanted to share something I've learned about exercise & food that you might find interesting.Also, remember that when we use weights, we are tearing down muscle tissue, so to rebuild it, our bodies require protein. We get increased appetites b/c our bodies need to rebuild that...

I'm new to this board, & Wow! What a great bunch of people!!! It's a nice change to read posts like this after reading so many negative things on other boards! I love animals and I know how important they are to those of us who love them. (I have 2 cats.) It's so uplifting to read about people...

Cathe, I think the main thing for me is variety. I hate doing the same thing over & over. Any mixing with a lot of activities would be great for me. Deanna