I just recently seperated from my husband and then found out he is having a affair befero and after the seperstion, I have been moderatly working out but i want to start a real good program i am 4o ilb overweight and am beg to inter but i am strong. what should i start with to lose weight and try for a lean strong look. thanks Denice.;( ps I hate the stepp. big problem right?
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Joannafit
Cathlete
first of all, i wish you the strength and fortitude to move on!! i'm glad you are taking care of yourself!! i suggest the ctx series. you can get areas of non step cardio in power circut, 10-10-10, kickbox., the dvd comes with all the weight sections combined in upper body and leaner legs, or you can do 1 body part a day. go to descriptions for a better explanation ! i also LOVE the dvd cardio kicks/ circut max..alot of non step there too. cathe's step is FAST, but can be conquered! i like the dvd pure strength, and pyramids also for weight!! well to be truthful... i like them all, but i dont know your budget! WELCOME to cathe..stick with it and you will be fine!!
Denise,
I am not a stepper either, maybe I will soon, but for now I just continue to lift weights do some of cathe's cardio without step, and I walk alot. I have lost 28 lbs since March 3rd when I got started. I have PS DVD, Power Hour DVD, AB hits DVD, Terminator DVD, and just purchased from someone PUB/PLB, & ME ....I do leg exercises at least 3 times a week 40-50 minutes and I walk everyday that I can 4 miles. I do chest and shoulders and bisceps and back 2 to 3 times a week, and I incorporate my other exercises in along the way.
YOU can do it, just jump in and get started, and don't even think about giving it up :7 .
Also, you might think about changing your eating habits. I drink alot of water, I cut out all sodas, and most sugary drinks. I try to eat more protein, and veggies of course.
There are some things I won't eat or at least try to stay away from as much as possible, white bread, rice and potatoes.
I am 43 soon to be 44, 5'2" and been married 22 yrs and have 2 almost grown boys 20 and 17. I also work a full time job :7 ....DENISE, you can do it .... and you don't have to step lol.
I am sure the other ladies will give you their advice too so you will have lots of choice. Take care Denise God bless ... Rhonda :7
I am not a stepper either, maybe I will soon, but for now I just continue to lift weights do some of cathe's cardio without step, and I walk alot. I have lost 28 lbs since March 3rd when I got started. I have PS DVD, Power Hour DVD, AB hits DVD, Terminator DVD, and just purchased from someone PUB/PLB, & ME ....I do leg exercises at least 3 times a week 40-50 minutes and I walk everyday that I can 4 miles. I do chest and shoulders and bisceps and back 2 to 3 times a week, and I incorporate my other exercises in along the way.
YOU can do it, just jump in and get started, and don't even think about giving it up :7 .
Also, you might think about changing your eating habits. I drink alot of water, I cut out all sodas, and most sugary drinks. I try to eat more protein, and veggies of course.
There are some things I won't eat or at least try to stay away from as much as possible, white bread, rice and potatoes.
I am 43 soon to be 44, 5'2" and been married 22 yrs and have 2 almost grown boys 20 and 17. I also work a full time job :7 ....DENISE, you can do it .... and you don't have to step lol.
I am sure the other ladies will give you their advice too so you will have lots of choice. Take care Denise God bless ... Rhonda :7
DebbieH
Cathlete
Hi Denice~Good for you for forging ahead! Have you ever done weight/strength work before? Any cardio? I agree that the CTX-Kickbox tape would be great for cardio. Very intense but you can modify where needed. I was not a lover of step at all til I found Cathe's step tapes. I think her "How To Get in Shape For Your Wedding" might be a good starter tape just to get an idea of her step AND strength work. The strength work in this tape is beginner/intermediate. Anyways, I LOVE step now due to finding such fun, motivating tapes. Let us know what you decide and Good Luck with everything. Nice to see you here.
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Thank you all for your support and suggestions, I have all of cathes vhs tapes not dvd, I was working out all the time and eating right, Ilost my sisters husband a ff at the wtc and stopped everything, went on med for anxiety and gained 50 ibs latele i have been really trying doing well with south beach diet, then my husb left 3 wks ago and 3 days ago i found out he was havind a affair. so here i am 38 yrs old 2 little ones and trying to pick up, well enough i need to start with what tape first because i am overweight and i dont want to bulk up as i said i have all her vhs exept for the weddind one. thanks again to all of you.
Hi Denise,
I'm so sorry to hear about your situation. You are smart to be focusing on making yourself feel good about yourself!
When you say you have been working out moderately, can you give us some examples? That will help us give you suggestions on where to go next. For instance, if your cardio so far has been walking, you are probably not ready for the choreography or impact of Cathe's advanced cardio tapes. You may want to start by looking at videofitness.com and collagevideo.com. If you have never used a workout video before, or even if you have, these are great places to learn about beginner and intermediate cardio tapes to start out with.
As for strength tapes, I think even a beginner, and definitely an intermediate exerciser can start out with Cathe strength. Just lower the weight considerably from what Cathe uses, and you should be fine. You don't HAVE to have a barbell when you first start with the tapes, even though Cathe uses one. You can just use dumbells. Here is a list of the tapes I would recommend:
1. Pure Strength (PS): This one is broken up into 3 workouts. ONe day you work your back, biceps and abs. Another day you work your chest, shoulders and triceps, and the third day you work your Legs and abs. The pace of the workout is moderate, and the focus is on getting stronger.
2. Maximum Intensity Strength (MIS): This is a total body workout that you could do all in one day, or break up into two sections: work legs one day, and upper body/abs the next. The pace of this is just slightly faster than the PS tapes, with a bit more emphasis on endurance.
I think the above two tapes are the best for beginners, because they have a lot of form pointers. They are two of Cathe's older tapes, and she was teaching her buyers the correct form and terminology. As she has produced more workouts, she still provides form pointers, but maybe not quite as much because she knows that most people who work out with her already know about form and all that jazz. So, the tapes below will still work for a beginner, but I would still suggest starting out with PS or MIS.
3. Slow and Heavy: VEERRY slow paced workout using heavier weights and focusing entirely on strength gains. This doesn't mean you will get big muscles! Three tapes in the set, one you work biceps, triceps and abs; the second you work back, chest and abs (?); and the third you work legs and shoulders. THis one is great for form pointers, but since the pace is so slow I wouldn't recommend starting with it.
4. Power Hour: and endurance workout similar to MIS in its pace, but the leg work is interspersed with the upper body work, so it is more difficult to break up if you are short on time. (If you get it on DVD, that won't be an issue.)
5. Pyramid Upper Body and Pyramid Lower Body: focuses on strength and endurance, very fast paced, wouldn't get this first. If you get it on DVD you can make this workout work for your level much better, by breaking it up in various ways
6. Muscle Endurance: very similar to Power Hour in it's pace, but has some questionable moves that I wouldn't want a beginner to try.
Ok, I probably missed some, but that's what I would suggest.
Just because you want to work out seriously, does not mean you have to work out with Cathe exclusively. I think she is the best, but I had to learn certain moves and work at a much less advanced pace before I made it to her level! For me, it isn't much fun to modify half a workout. It's more fun to be able to do the whole thing as is. For that reason, I started with Kathy Smith, Gin Miller, Kathy Kaehler and others (collagevideo.com). I worked my way up to Cathe with them...
Good luck
Wendy
I'm so sorry to hear about your situation. You are smart to be focusing on making yourself feel good about yourself!
When you say you have been working out moderately, can you give us some examples? That will help us give you suggestions on where to go next. For instance, if your cardio so far has been walking, you are probably not ready for the choreography or impact of Cathe's advanced cardio tapes. You may want to start by looking at videofitness.com and collagevideo.com. If you have never used a workout video before, or even if you have, these are great places to learn about beginner and intermediate cardio tapes to start out with.
As for strength tapes, I think even a beginner, and definitely an intermediate exerciser can start out with Cathe strength. Just lower the weight considerably from what Cathe uses, and you should be fine. You don't HAVE to have a barbell when you first start with the tapes, even though Cathe uses one. You can just use dumbells. Here is a list of the tapes I would recommend:
1. Pure Strength (PS): This one is broken up into 3 workouts. ONe day you work your back, biceps and abs. Another day you work your chest, shoulders and triceps, and the third day you work your Legs and abs. The pace of the workout is moderate, and the focus is on getting stronger.
2. Maximum Intensity Strength (MIS): This is a total body workout that you could do all in one day, or break up into two sections: work legs one day, and upper body/abs the next. The pace of this is just slightly faster than the PS tapes, with a bit more emphasis on endurance.
I think the above two tapes are the best for beginners, because they have a lot of form pointers. They are two of Cathe's older tapes, and she was teaching her buyers the correct form and terminology. As she has produced more workouts, she still provides form pointers, but maybe not quite as much because she knows that most people who work out with her already know about form and all that jazz. So, the tapes below will still work for a beginner, but I would still suggest starting out with PS or MIS.
3. Slow and Heavy: VEERRY slow paced workout using heavier weights and focusing entirely on strength gains. This doesn't mean you will get big muscles! Three tapes in the set, one you work biceps, triceps and abs; the second you work back, chest and abs (?); and the third you work legs and shoulders. THis one is great for form pointers, but since the pace is so slow I wouldn't recommend starting with it.
4. Power Hour: and endurance workout similar to MIS in its pace, but the leg work is interspersed with the upper body work, so it is more difficult to break up if you are short on time. (If you get it on DVD, that won't be an issue.)
5. Pyramid Upper Body and Pyramid Lower Body: focuses on strength and endurance, very fast paced, wouldn't get this first. If you get it on DVD you can make this workout work for your level much better, by breaking it up in various ways
6. Muscle Endurance: very similar to Power Hour in it's pace, but has some questionable moves that I wouldn't want a beginner to try.
Ok, I probably missed some, but that's what I would suggest.
Just because you want to work out seriously, does not mean you have to work out with Cathe exclusively. I think she is the best, but I had to learn certain moves and work at a much less advanced pace before I made it to her level! For me, it isn't much fun to modify half a workout. It's more fun to be able to do the whole thing as is. For that reason, I started with Kathy Smith, Gin Miller, Kathy Kaehler and others (collagevideo.com). I worked my way up to Cathe with them...
Good luck
Wendy
You have gotten very good suggestions, so I won't add any more. I just want to wish you the best as you start over. Endings are hard, but they can be for the best. Don't discount the step. You might want to try doing a step workout on the floor. I do that when my knees bother me. Cathe's step workouts have been the most fun I've had, and I've been stepping for 10 years now. Good luck.
Pinky
Pinky
Denice:
I just wanted to wish you well, to tell you to keep strong as you forge this new path for yourself and your children. You have an excellent start: determination and the desire t o do things for yuo and the kids. You will move ahead and thrive, I am sure. Just make sure to seek help from, all those around you with whom you share an affinity, and if you ever need to gripe or moan or seek advice and encouragement, there will always be a few voices here to egg you on.
With best wishes
Clare
I just wanted to wish you well, to tell you to keep strong as you forge this new path for yourself and your children. You have an excellent start: determination and the desire t o do things for yuo and the kids. You will move ahead and thrive, I am sure. Just make sure to seek help from, all those around you with whom you share an affinity, and if you ever need to gripe or moan or seek advice and encouragement, there will always be a few voices here to egg you on.
With best wishes
Clare