Carole (Mckmain). . . . . I got a question for ya!

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faiza

Cathlete
Hello Carole!

First of all, let me say that you look absolutely fabulous! I think I better start keeping your awesome muscles in mind next time I'm working out ;-)

I recently read one of your posts in which you indicated that you lift about 60lbs and are currently using Cathe's PS, MIS and PLB for your strength workouts. My question is, are you able to lift up to 60lbs for those workouts? I am considering getting some of Cathe's strength workouts and was wondering if her rep speed in these routines would allow being able to lift that heavy.

Thanks and best wishes :)

Faiza
 
Thanks Faiza....:)...I currently use PS, S&H and PLB for strength. I like MIS also but for me it is more of an endurance workout for the legs. 60lbs so far is my heaviest, but I might increase to 65 next week. You can lift that heavy in these workouts, especially the count in S&H. I use a 55lb barbell and then a 5 lb ankle weight attached to a weight lifting belt I have. Hope this helps....:)...Carole
 
Thanks!

Thanks Carole! I can't wait to get to the point I can lift that heavy. I'll let you know when I get there ;-)

Faiza
 
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Just remember to increase the weight slowly....especially if you are fairly new to lifting...:)....Carole
 
RE: Thanks!

How do you get that barbell on your shoulders? You look amazing! Could you share your rotation using those strength series? Or maybe your favorite PS series since I'm rather inlove with that particular one, even if it's an oldie. You and WD are so inspiring!
 
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Thanks RACH....I just lift up the barbell as my upper body is fairly strong. I happen to love PS too and I use it alot. Here is an answer and rotation from a previous post I wrote:

I am one those unusual runners that has more benefits training my legs 3 times a week. Right now I am running about 45-50 miles a week training so I am not doing much other cardio. I have found kickboxing though to be helpful and non-impact. Last yr after doing a P90X rotation I feel I lost leg strength as you didn't do much leg weight work in that rotation. So a typical week looks like this for me:

Mon: Back,shoulders& biceps...3-5 mile run
Tues: Endurance leg work, core or ab work and a 6-8 mile run
Wed: Chest,& triceps, 8-11 mile run
Thurs: strength leg work, core or abs, 6-8 mile run
Fri: Back, shoulders and biceps, 3-5 mile run
Sat: Chest and triceps, strength Leg work, abs, maybe..kickbox
Sun: Stretch and long run 18-20 miles

For the weight and core work I am using mostly Hardocres now but I also use the other Cathe workouts and sometimes use a P90X weight workout....hope this helps...:)...Carole
 
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Thanks, Carole--that was the post I was looking for. What I was curious about is, do you ever take a rest day with no workout whatsoever? If not, do you find that you are able to be injury-free on this routine? Thanks!

Bb
 
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>How do you get that barbell on your shoulders?

I'm butting in! Hope you don't mind McMain!

I have shoulder impingement issues, so I have to be careful. I don't like to lift more than 40# overhead, so I use a weighted vest (19# maximum) in addition to a barbell. Last time I did PLB, I wore the vest at 12#, and used only up to 40# on the barbell. My shoulders like it much better, and I felt the weight was also distributed in a way that worked my lower body without overstressing my upper body.

Just an option!
 
Carole,
Do you do low cardio? I am just wondering if it is body types. I have heard this from others, on weights lifted. On S&H Legs I use a 75 lb barbell, or if I use the Bowflex I put it up to 200lbs. for the squats, for my resistance. I usually always go heavier than Cathe on upper as well. I just have a hard time lowering my cardio. I have lowered some recently though. Also adjusting my diet a little more and adding back in some carbs like fruit and oats in the am for more energy has seemed to help. I am lowering fat as well. I am just curious. I think all the cardio still keeps me really thin. Actually the last couple of weeks I have lost 5 lbs and did not want to.
Diane Sue
 
No Kathryn...I don't mind at all. You always have good tips for people and this would be another one...:)

BB...no, I normally don't take a rest day without doing something. When I am running and training (like I am now) I do take a cardio off day on Saturday, but I still lift or stretch or yoga. I have found focusing on lifting has definitely slowed down the injuries. I think this is more important as we age...:)

Diane Sue...when you say low cardio do you mean less cardio? If so, it does probably have to do with body types. There seems to be no real rule of thumb on what works better for us. More Cardio or less cardio, more weightlifting or less weightlifting. Personally I think the best way to loose weight (and fat) is with circuits and intervals (and of course diet)!! But...where in the world did you have 5 lbs to loose!!..:+ I do know that when I marathon train I usually loose weight without trying but when I lost the 20 last year I was doing P90X and not nearly as much cardio as marathon training. Which makes me think the most important factor is diet, especially as we age. Being vegan has worked very well for me....I hope I didn't miss your point...:)...Carole
 
Ok Carole,
For low cardio, for me I mean less than 1 hour 6 times a week. I used to do around 1 and 1/2 hour four times a week and then 2 times was 1 hour to 1 hr. 15 min.. Now I keep it around 1 hour give or take some. I too have found intervals and circuits excellent additions. And yes I find diet is one of the best factors in developement. Basicaly I was wondering at the max weight you are doing and how much cardio you do and how that relates to your muscle gain and maybe body type. No I did not have weight to lose and if I lost 20 I would be in a mess. I have found that I have more lower body definition lowering the cardio and upping the weights.
Diane Sue
 
Diane Sue, I am at about 60lbs for squats, lunges, deadlifts. I have lifted heavier before but am increasing slowly. I am about the same sometimes heavier than Cathe on upper body except for biceps...WOW...she is strong there. Right now I am doing ALOT of cardio as I am running 45-50 miles a week and sometimes add in 1 kickbox workout. As far as doing more or less cardio it seems not to matter for my upper body definition, but heavier lifting gets more definition for me. As for my lower body...I am more of a pear shape, but not very hippy. I lost size in my thighs doing less cardio and less weights, but my leg strength suffered. I think you are right though for lower body more weight lifting (and heavy) will get you more defintion than more cardio and less weight lifting....:)...Carole
 
Thanks Carole,
That answered my question. I know I have an easier time with upper body. I t does not take much to develope.
Diane Sue
 
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