Hello everyone,
I'm a 40 year old man who has recently discovered he's mortal, and, umm, older.
I've never been an athlete but was in pretty good shape, that is until my metabolism betrayed me at 26. That was the same year I got married to my wonderful wife, Lisa. She’s been a faithful Cathe-ite for 3 years now and works out 5 days a week.
I'm a web developer so you know I get *plenty* of exercise. Last week I helped my unit move monitors from the first floor to the third. Needless to say I wasn't feeling very good after it was over (the smirks from the twentysomethings didn't help.)
I stumbled home and saw Lisa doing full-blown push-ups, keeping perfect pace with Cathe. I decided that I needed to start doing weight-work as well.
Lisa was delighted and worked out a three month schedule for me…What have I done. Tonight was my first workout – Cathe’s 'Pure Strength' – Strong Legs – Standing Leg Work. I showed up in the living room, blissfully unaware about what was about to transpire. Lisa showed me how to work the chapters feature and left the room with a giggle, a sure warning sign.
My legs were upset after the warm-up; they will look back at this as paradise. I couldn’t believe how out of shape I've gotten. Cathe tried her best to kill me with her 'lunges' but I toughed it out.
About halfway thru Static Lunges my Siamese cat, Charlie, strolled into the room to see what all the grunting was about. He stood there for 1 minute and then decided that this might be fun to watch. He jumped up on the couch and gave me a bemused look.
Sit and Stand squats were the worst of the section. I swear my knees were knocking together! After 20 minutes of hell it was over. I wobbled over to the TV and turned everything off. Lisa came running in (to make sure I was still alive).
I sat down and just melted. Charlie jumped on my lap and I couldn't ever feel him there! Then the worst thing happened, I stood up and made the same noise my dad used to make when he got up! It's true you turn into your parents.
So, my legs feel like they’ve been beaten with sand filled socks and then filled with lead, this is suppose to be good for you, right? I can’t wait until the morning and I have to roll out of bed.
Well, thanks for listening. I decided I need outside encouragement to keep this up and get back into shape. Any comments/encouragement is welcome and sorely needed (pun intended.)
Lisa spends lots of time on this site, ordering DVD's and reading the forums. I used to call her a member of 'The Cult of Cathe'. Guess now I'm a member as well. Yes Cathe, I will order more videos.........
Garth
I'm a 40 year old man who has recently discovered he's mortal, and, umm, older.
I've never been an athlete but was in pretty good shape, that is until my metabolism betrayed me at 26. That was the same year I got married to my wonderful wife, Lisa. She’s been a faithful Cathe-ite for 3 years now and works out 5 days a week.
I'm a web developer so you know I get *plenty* of exercise. Last week I helped my unit move monitors from the first floor to the third. Needless to say I wasn't feeling very good after it was over (the smirks from the twentysomethings didn't help.)
I stumbled home and saw Lisa doing full-blown push-ups, keeping perfect pace with Cathe. I decided that I needed to start doing weight-work as well.
Lisa was delighted and worked out a three month schedule for me…What have I done. Tonight was my first workout – Cathe’s 'Pure Strength' – Strong Legs – Standing Leg Work. I showed up in the living room, blissfully unaware about what was about to transpire. Lisa showed me how to work the chapters feature and left the room with a giggle, a sure warning sign.
My legs were upset after the warm-up; they will look back at this as paradise. I couldn’t believe how out of shape I've gotten. Cathe tried her best to kill me with her 'lunges' but I toughed it out.
About halfway thru Static Lunges my Siamese cat, Charlie, strolled into the room to see what all the grunting was about. He stood there for 1 minute and then decided that this might be fun to watch. He jumped up on the couch and gave me a bemused look.
Sit and Stand squats were the worst of the section. I swear my knees were knocking together! After 20 minutes of hell it was over. I wobbled over to the TV and turned everything off. Lisa came running in (to make sure I was still alive).
I sat down and just melted. Charlie jumped on my lap and I couldn't ever feel him there! Then the worst thing happened, I stood up and made the same noise my dad used to make when he got up! It's true you turn into your parents.
So, my legs feel like they’ve been beaten with sand filled socks and then filled with lead, this is suppose to be good for you, right? I can’t wait until the morning and I have to roll out of bed.
Well, thanks for listening. I decided I need outside encouragement to keep this up and get back into shape. Any comments/encouragement is welcome and sorely needed (pun intended.)
Lisa spends lots of time on this site, ordering DVD's and reading the forums. I used to call her a member of 'The Cult of Cathe'. Guess now I'm a member as well. Yes Cathe, I will order more videos.........
Garth
