Best DVDs for muscle building/weight training

[luv2tri]

I just came from getting my body fat % done. According to the chart I am obese, 32% . I love doing cardio, walking, biking and eliptical. Which I do 5-6 times a week for about 45-60min. I was told I need to add in weight training to gain muscle and lose weight. I am 37, 5'3", 150lbs, and gain weight recently from being 16 weeks pregnant and having a miscarriage. Prior to being pregnant I was 133lbs. Any one have ideas for the best weight training Cathe DVDs.

 

[letswork]

So sorry to hear about your miscarriage.

Any of Cathe's weight training tapes will help you. Personally, I love the Slow and Heavy series AND her newer Gym Styles. Both of those series have given me definition and I tend to have a difficult time gaining muscle. Also, the Slow and Heavy series REALLY emphasizes good form, so it's a nice place to start.

Best of luck to you. Remember...just keep at it and you'll reach your goals.

 

[scm]

I completely agree with above poster. The Slow and Heavy series is meant to be used for three weeks at a time, so if you're able to, get the Gym Styles to alternate with. The Pure Strength series is great as well ~ it's just a bit older and looks sort of dated.
Susan C.M.

 

[40something]

luv2tri...you're already doing great with the variety of cardio you are doing. I too like the Gym Style series the best. You may also want to consider adding one or two of Cathe's total body workouts. There is a post at the top of this forum that rates all of Cathe's workouts (degree of difficulty) and they are broken down into categories. A very useful reference to have.

Muscle Endurance (ME) and Max Intensity Strength (MIS) are also good strength training workouts.

 

[luv2tri]

Thanks for all your suggestions. Also thanks for reminding me about the ratings for Cathe's workouts. It is very helpful.