Cathe STS Muscle & Recovery Super Sets

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The first workout in STS Phase 1 utilizes the Super Sets method. In this total body workout, we’ll do 2 exercises for opposing muscle groups back-to-back with very little rest in between. Challenging our muscles to work through fatigue as we move quickly between exercises will help to increase our overall strength and stamina.

 

[aqua girl]

Ok, technical question……..when the step is in the inclined position, are you all using
the “freestyle“ riser for the top one? The one that has the cut-out on it for the step to
go in? Does that make sense? I guess it will if that’s what you’re using….. Just
wondering, I have a set of those….

the more I look at the picture, I guess it is just a regular riser…..

 

[Cathe Friedrich]

Ok, technical question……..when the step is in the inclined position, are you all using
the “freestyle“ riser for the top one? The one that has the cut-out on it for the step to
go in? Does that make sense? I guess it will if that’s what you’re using….. Just
wondering, I have a set of those….

the more I look at the picture, I guess it is just a regular riser…..

We are using the universal riser! Here is a link and you can see if this is what you’re referring to.

Universal Riser - 2-pack (black)

DetailsUniversal Riser - 2-pack (black)Two black universal risers for use with the Original Step or KUSHH!The universal riser has a simplified design with only one slot that is used for both the ramp and incline positionsThe blocks are 16 inches square and 2 inches high when placed in...

www.thestep.com

 

[aqua girl]

Yep, that’s what I was referring to, and that’s what I have!!! Yay!

 

[smiles4383]

I bought the slanted risers years ago (original STS time) and figured out how to stack them as follows.
it is a quick switch to the slanted bench by removing the top right riser...adding the 'extra' riser to the left stack and putting the slanted riser on top of the left stack. VIOLA...a great slanted 'BENCH-step'.
EASY PEASY

 

[smiles4383]

Slanted Risers:

Amazon.com : Element Fitness Slanted Step Risers for Exercise Steps (2 Pack) Aerobic Step Risers for Exercise Step Platform - Step Risers for Step Aerobics : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : Element Fitness Slanted Step Risers for Exercise Steps (2 Pack) Aerobic Step Risers for Exercise Step Platform - Step Risers for Step Aerobics : Sports & Outdoors

www.amazon.com

 

[aqua girl]

Interesting! I have the old slanted risers too!

 

[ashaw]

Slanted Risers:

Amazon.com : Element Fitness Slanted Step Risers for Exercise Steps (2 Pack) Aerobic Step Risers for Exercise Step Platform - Step Risers for Step Aerobics : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : Element Fitness Slanted Step Risers for Exercise Steps (2 Pack) Aerobic Step Risers for Exercise Step Platform - Step Risers for Step Aerobics : Sports & Outdoors

www.amazon.com

Thank you! I’ve been hunting for a set of those forever! Gonna have to order!

 

[lisa_la_machina]

Everything about this series looks FIRE! So excited for this challenge coming our way!

 

[aqua girl]

Just to clarify, you need 12 regular risers & the 2 slanted risers for this setup, right?
that is a lot of risers, I have them, but scattered up & downstairs, so not to convenient
for me, but the setup is easy enough….I think, for me, using the universal riser Cathe
mentioned and I have as well, will be easier for me…. Unless I decide to bring more
risers from downstairs to upstairs and leave them there. Who knows? . Gotta try it anyway…. Thanks for sharing.

 

[ShannonKLee]

How long will the program be? 9-12 weeks?!

 

[jillybean]

Just to clarify, you need 12 regular risers & the 2 slanted risers for this setup, right?
that is a lot of risers, I have them, but scattered up & downstairs, so not to convenient
for me, but the setup is easy enough….I think, for me, using the universal riser Cathe
mentioned and I have as well, will be easier for me…. Unless I decide to bring more
risers from downstairs to upstairs and leave them there. Who knows? . Gotta try it anyway…. Thanks for sharing.

The slanted risers work with five regular risers on one side and one on the other side, so six regular risers total.

 

[Cathe Friedrich]

I bought the slanted risers years ago (original STS time) and figured out how to stack them as follows.
it is a quick switch to the slanted bench by removing the top right riser...adding the 'extra' riser to the left stack and putting the slanted riser on top of the left stack. VIOLA...a great slanted 'BENCH-step'.
EASY PEASY

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Check you out! Thanks for sharing
I’m not sure if the STEP company still makes those risers. When we were looking for them we came across these updated UNIVERSAL ones that are just square like the regular risers but they have a groove down the middle that allows for secure stacking. Which ever risers anyone uses I think they are both good versions

 

[Cathe Friedrich]

How long will the program be? 9-12 weeks?!

The program can be as long or short as you want it to be. Each phase is recommended for at least four weeks but you can do any phase for up to 12 weeks before moving onto the next.