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    ?kettlebell workout for beginner kb user

    Thanks Jess,Kathryn and Leanne for all your help.I am going to go to Targets today to get the Sarah Lurie dvds and then also order the KB way to start things off.I rather start off slowly and learn good form before jumping into things.Thanks again Barbara
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    ?kettlebell workout for beginner kb user

    I needed to shake up my exercise routine so I just purchased my first kettlebell and wanted to buy the AOS providence workout.I wanted to know if I would be able to follow it using the right form without purchasing a basic instruction workout dvd first.I got the short basic moves dvd that came...
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    amtrak from penn station

    Hi.Has anyone made reservations yet for the AUG ROADTRIP traveling with amtrak from penn station? I was wondering if someone has similiar times they will be arriving and also departing on Sunday.My reservations are for the friday #2117 acela arriving philadelphia at 1:07pm and departing on Sun...
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    Spinner XLT?

    Thanks Cynthia.I will definitely check out Jeff Whimmer's website.I am glad you are happy with your bike.I got hooked on spinning at the gym but the classes are not that convenient to my work schedule, so I would really like to get one for home. Thanks again Barbara
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    Spinner XLT?

    I am interested in getting a spinning bike for home use and was wondering if anyone can give me some input.I was thinking of getting the spinner XLT .Does anyone have this bike and are you happy with it- I am in the process of looking online for the best deal on this bike. Thanks in advance for...
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    jay robb whey protein

    Thank you both tneah and Jen for your replies.I was able to find the travel packets of Jay robb vanilla and chocolate whey protein in my neighborhood health food store yesterday and bought them yesterday.I am going to try it in my yogurt and oatmeal this week and see how it tastes.Thanks also...
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    jay robb whey protein

    Can anyone tell me how Jay robb whey protein tastes mixed in oatmeal vs making shakes?I am looking for a whey protein without any additives to add to food.Also,any recommendations on the flavors ?Thanks for your help Barb
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    Squat Rack for STS

    Thanks for your replies ,catherine and kathy g. Kathy, your set up looks very good.I probably will buy be on the lookout for a sale on the olympic size weight set and take it from there.I can just hear my DH already -"what? another weight set? He uses one and has his set to 200 lbs-I don't...
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    Squat Rack for STS

    Does anyone know if you can use these squat racks with the 5ft long Troy Lite barbell? Or if there is a specific squat rack made for the Troy Lite barbell and weights? I would prefer not to have to buy another barbell and weight set,as I just recently bought more Troy Lite plates.Thanks Barbara
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    chin up bar

    Thanks everyone for your suggestions. My DH beat me to the punch -when I told him I wanted a chin up bar he said he would use it too .He came home with one from Dick's sporting store on Sat.So,I will be using that one (the one with a bracket and straight bar) for now Thanks again for your help...
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    Agave nectar light or dark?

    Thank you Kathryn and Josie.I think I will try the light first based on your comments,but I probably will end up buying the dark sometime down the road as well.Both sound like they taste good! Thanks again to both of you! Barb
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    chin up bar

    Thanks very much for your help.I will look online and try to find the same pull-up bar. Barb
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    Agave nectar light or dark?

    I would like to try agave nectar instead of honey or stevia(has a bitter aftertaste to me) but noticed there is a light and dark type of agave available.Can anyone who uses agave tell me how the taste differs between the light and dark and which one they prefer to use in their oatmeal,etc?Thanks...
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    chin up bar

    I want to buy a chin up bar because I plan on purchasing the PX90 program.I noticed that the one offered by beachbody is significantly more money than that offered at Dick's or sports authority.Can someone who has done the Tony Horton program recommend which one to buy ?Thanks in advance Barb
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    which dvd's to take when traveling

    Thanks so much for your help.The dvd's you mentioned sound like a great idea to bring along with me.That should be enough to keep me going and motivated until I return home.Thanks again! Barb
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    which dvd's to take when traveling

    Can anyone suggest which cathe dvds they take when traveling?I will be gone for 2 weeks and will have my computer.I prefer to follow a dvd rather than exercise on my own.I was thinking KPC and Kickmax,but don't know which others will be benficial since I will probably not have access to...
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    amy bentos kickbox etreme?

    Thank you all for your input.I will go to Amy Bento's website and check out a clip.Seems like mixed reviews after reading the replies and previous discussions on this subject. I appreciate all your comments-thanks for all your help-I may end up ordering it and see if I like it.It would be great...
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    amy bentos kickbox etreme?

    Does anybody have Amy Bentos kickbox extreme new DVD? I would like to purchase a new kicboxing dvd-I have all of Cathe's and would like something new. I have all the powerstrikes,including the newest with ilaria, and the dvd with janis saffel with her husband (forgot the name) as well as kickbox...
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    ?workout shoes for wide feet

    Can anyone recommend comfortable shoes that come in wide widths for kickboxing, strength training and stepping? I use new balance for running because they come in wide widths and have the roll bar for stability. I have also been using new balance crosstrainers 620 for Cathe's workouts,but the...
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    personal trainer recommendations in glen cove area

    Hi. I would like to know if anyone is from the Glen cove NY area and might be able to recommend a personal trainer . I have been doing Cathe's tapes cardio and wieghts,but would like to get some advice from a personal trainer on how to achieve my goals and to be more effective with my workouts...
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