I finally got my gym style legs and attempted to do it last nite. After 2 years of "the firm" I thought I was in decent shape. Boy was I wrong. I felt like a wimp. I could barely get thru 15 minutes of it, my muscles went to failure and today i'm very sore! Did anyone else have this problem stating out? Any tips? Maybe I should drink some protein drinks? thanks in adv.
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allwildgirl
Cathlete
Did you really lighten up on the weight Cathe uses? Don't be upset about modifying in any way. Cathe workouts are TOUGH. I don't think a protein drink will help.
dreamyjeanie
Cathlete
I would try it without the weights or light weights until you get used to it. Also, you might want to opt out or modify on the bonus reps. I have had my GS since Christmas (doing each DVD once per week) and I am still having trouble with the ball work. So it does take some time to get your body use to it. Either that or my legs just aren't meant to do those movements using the ball. LOL.
Jean
Jean
I think the ball work is extremely difficult. I've been doing this workout for months and just last week I finally was able to do lift my butt off the ground while doing the ball roll ins, but still didn't do them all that way. I have to do most of them with my butt on the floor and one leg up or I'll put the nonworking leg on the floor and lift my butt up that way. This is may favorite leg workout.
gidget1978
Cathlete
Oh..don't get discourged! If we all breezed though everything then we wouldn't be begging poor little cathe for more workouts
I have been working out with Cathe workouts for a long time so I won't tell you what you want to hear:+ I do use weight and I match Cathes weight.There are times I am not happy with her and I am in alot more pain then she appears to be.
I just added this one in to my rotation.I am doing it 2x a week for the next 4 weeks and we will see from there.I may do it for 6 weeks or I may trade one workout for another one.But when I did it last week my legs hurt for 2 days.The second time I did it, they didn't hurt the next day at all.
Like I said, just work your way up.Don't get discouraged.I felt the same way with Body Max.I was just getting into working out again and it was my first Cathe workout.It was a while before I could do the whole thing!
Lori
I have been working out with Cathe workouts for a long time so I won't tell you what you want to hear:+ I do use weight and I match Cathes weight.There are times I am not happy with her and I am in alot more pain then she appears to be.
I just added this one in to my rotation.I am doing it 2x a week for the next 4 weeks and we will see from there.I may do it for 6 weeks or I may trade one workout for another one.But when I did it last week my legs hurt for 2 days.The second time I did it, they didn't hurt the next day at all.
Like I said, just work your way up.Don't get discouraged.I felt the same way with Body Max.I was just getting into working out again and it was my first Cathe workout.It was a while before I could do the whole thing!
Lori
Cassadine86
Cathlete
You are not alone ! I did the standing work only. I attempted the floor work but I could only manage to do 5 reps for the 1st exercise. It's TOO hard at the moment. I don't particulary care for the floor work . I might like it when I become Super advanced though !
.Lisa
.Lisa
oh my goodness, don't feel alone! I highly doubt everyone works the same weights as Cathe just starting out. Do what YOU feel is comfortable, as she always tells us, and you will build up from there. I only did the floorwork on GS so far and I can't imagine doing the standing part then that. ACK!
"you miss 100% of the shots you never take"
Debbie
"you miss 100% of the shots you never take"
Debbie
This workout has been in my rotation for the past 4 weeks and I must say it's the only one I DON'T look forward to x( . GS Legs and I definately have a love/hate relationship going on }( }( !! I have to say I'm much better at it now than I was 4 weeks ago so don't give up and don't try and do too much too soon. The floorwork still kicks my you know what . Keep at it and you'll get there!!
Deni
. Keep at it and you'll get there!!Deni
Like you, I started out with the firm and "thought" I was in decent shape. I "graduated" to Cathe about 2 years ago. And... like you... I had to modify her workouts - a lot! Don't get discouraged! It takes time to work up to the level that most of the folks on this board are at (I'm still not there). Take the time to notice the small improvements you make - week after week, month after month.
And make sure you don't overtrain. Your muscles need time to recover. Wait until the DOMS in your legs goes away before attempting lower body work again - the healing process is what's building the muscle for you. I wouldn't do GS Legs more than 2x per week (at most).
Last comment - when I switched from the Firm to Cathe, I did start using protein drinks. It may have been mental, but I do think they helped me build some muscle early on (it won't help the DOMS, though!)
And make sure you don't overtrain. Your muscles need time to recover. Wait until the DOMS in your legs goes away before attempting lower body work again - the healing process is what's building the muscle for you. I wouldn't do GS Legs more than 2x per week (at most).
Last comment - when I switched from the Firm to Cathe, I did start using protein drinks. It may have been mental, but I do think they helped me build some muscle early on (it won't help the DOMS, though!)
I really appreciate your advise and encouragement! I wondered if I need the protein drinks because I don't feel like I get enough protein to build muscle. A TYPICAL day for me is 2pcs whold wheat toast, grits & unsweetened applesauce. A 6 in subway chicken with baked chips and a diet coke. At dinner I usually have some veggies and maybe a piece of meat and a salad. (I don't really like meat that much!)Sometimes I cheat and have a piece of pizza, or some chineese food.