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  1. jcm

    Tennis elbow ... workout suggestions

    I'm suffering from wicked tennis elbow - had to stop xtrain 2 weeks before I finished. Ice, heat, massage, blah blah blah. Trying all of it. Last time it was nearly impossible to get rid of. After 2 weeks of doing nothing (frustrated and depressed) I have to keep working out. So, can't lift...
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    Ripped w/HiiT vs. Xtrain

    I'm finishing up another round of STS and I'm trying to decide which of these series to purchase. I finished the Strong and Sweaty series a while back. Just wondering what you would say are the key differences between these two and what you noticed as far as results? Also, I prefer a 3 month...
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    STS/ RwH

    I finished doing 6 months of STS back in November and it finally got my body comp back to where it was (divorce and life drama took a toll for 2 years). Right now I'm 2 weeks into the month long Strong and Sweaty rotation, with the original plan of doing STS Meso 2 and 3 after. Now I'm wondering...
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    Recommendations for workout headband?

    My daughter needs a headband to keep her hair back during gymnastics, but we haven't found anything that will actually stay in place. Any recommendations of what we could try?
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    More risers for my step?

    I thought Cathe used to sell additional risers for the step - and can't find them. I used to have the old High Step from The Firm (age is showing here), but we had a basement flood and the wood-type material it was made of got ruined. Any ideas of where I could find additional risers?
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    STS and Whole30

    I'm doing STS again - Meso 3 week 2. And I'm on day 10 of whole30. I have absolutely NO appetite. From looking at the forums it's normal but I know i need to eat! I'm doing 3 days of STS and 3 days of HiiT or other cardio. This week I've choked down about one "meal" a day. When I started I...
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    Low Impact Cardio suggestions

    I'm on my fourth round of STS. I know i need to get in three solid days of cardio so I don't bulk up. After finishing the first Mesocycle doing HiiT the realization is ... at 44 my back can't handle the high impact. It's my recovery week so I'll be doing yoga. But by the time it's meso 2 time...
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    Weighted gloves

    I'm starting STS again ... it's been a while! I used to have Cathe's weighted gloves - the 1 lb that had two .5 lb bags in each one. Looks like she no longer carries them. Anyone know where they are available? I found a 1 lb pair but I'd like to have the .5 lb option. I'm in meso 1 and that...
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    I'm back and need shoe suggestions!

    I don't think I've been active on these forums for like two years! After focusing on running (which destroyed my back) and yoga (love it but doesn't provide the intensity or keep me as fit as I'd like) it's back to Cathe! Yay!! After doing Boot Camp and Afterburn realized my shoes aren't...
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    I need blueberry recipes!

    Picked 16 lbs of blueberries yesterday - we got a little carried away :) Some will go in the freezer but if you guys know of any recipes or links so sites that have blueberry recipes it would be greatly appreciated! Jen
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    I finished Ultimate Yogi yesterday!

    I just wanted to share that with Cathletes. I subscribe to the FB group but don't usually post. It took me 118 days to do the 108 day program but that's still pretty good. Every day - for that long - and I HATED yoga - I feel proud of the accomplishment. People on the FB group talk about all...
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    Need advice on tablet/phone/electronic for teen...

    Help! My DD is going to be 14 Friday. She has a Nintendo DS and that's it. Apparently it's time to get with it and purchase something for her but I don't know what. She wants to be able to play music, take pics and video, get on the internet, maybe text (although she only has two friends she...
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    The compliment to me was really Cathe's...

    So last week while I was volunteering at school a mom came up and asked me what I did for exercise because I looked so fit :) At 42 I'll definitely enjoy that! But Cathe is the one to thank. Until I started with her (about 13 years ago) I had no butt and was just basically short and thin...
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    Any ex-runners?

    Just looking for some company right now! Race season is gearing up and I'm feeling "left in the dust" but sort of okay with it. Without boring details - I had a good 12+ years of running with 2 half marathons before I had to hang it up. Months of physical therapy, prolotherapy and denial...
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    Ultimate Yogi - Day 24

    To all those who enabled - thank you! I"m on day 24 and it's been interesting! After 2 weeks I noticed my back pain is almost gone. I can breathe through my nose better (TMI - had LOTS of discharge :) ). Did Strength today and it's getting harder, not easier. I think it's because I"m getting...
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    Stupid cortisone shot ...

    Okay ... I had an injection in my shoulder today. Brief story... I've been in PT for pain in my shoulder. The other shoulder - went through the same thing 4 years ago and ended up having surgery (anchors and sutures and bone fragment removal). The usual procedure on the other shoulder and this...
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    Composting?

    Anyone here have experience composting? I'm thinking about starting but have no idea how. An internet search was overwhelming! Any info or specifics on what sites to visit would be appreciated. I figure this will really help the garden this year. If the snow here in Michigan ever melts. Jen
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    Another Ultimate Yogi question

    I've read previous posts about how much people liked this yoga series. I've been doing Yoga Foundations for two weeks and really like it. Just having a hard time embracing yoga as an actual workout, as opposed to an add-on to a "real" workout. Been doing Cathe for years, have completed rounds...
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    Anyone a physical therapy assistant?

    I received my bachelors in English/Business in 1994. Now, after being an at hom mom for 13 years it's time to change direction. PT fascinates me. I can't go sit in front of a computer again. It takes 2 (probably very long) years to get a PTA assistant certification. Anyone here gone through...
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    Curious ... does your child's school do Halloween?

    I'm really not trying to start any debate on Halloween. Our school has always done Harvest Festival rather than Halloween (a charter school), and some parents are now angry they don't just do Halloween. But I think it's not just our school. It seems to be becoming a trend in other schools...
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