Just need some info!

[Honeydew]

I like to work my upper body two days a week. TThat includes all muscles. But I noticed that a lot of videos just have certain muscle workouts for one day and another set of muscles for the next. Is it ok what I am doing. It is not an intense routine right now.


Next question~Do all of Cathe's videos have lots of squats lunges and use the step and barbell? I don't have a step or barbell(have dumbells) and I really can't do lunges! I try to keep good form but do get sloppy and end up hurting my knees. I would like to try a video that won't bulk up my lower body but help to tone those problem areas. Any suggestions? what about for the upper body?(right now I dont' have good upper body strength)

thanks!!!!!!!!

 

[Stacy]

[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON Aug-22-02 AT 08:46PM (Est)[/font][p]For upper body I'd recommend CTX Upper Body Split. It works back, chest, shoulders, biceps and triceps in that order and can easily be modified to use dumbells. It's about an hour in length and is very thorough with an average of 4-5 different exercises for each body part. I really enjoy it. For lower body, I'd suggest PS Legs and Abs. It does use a barbell in some areas as well as a step, but it's very easy to modify with dumbells. (I think only one exercise uses a step and you could just omit that one or substitue a step stool). This video is about an hour long, and has both standing leg work and about 20 minutes of killer leg work on the floor and concludes with abs. Also CTX Leaner Legs and Abs is an option, but this one has no floor work. Another great addition would be Cardio Kicks, which is a cardio workout (duh) but has great kicks and upper body intensity drills for a little added work to the upper and lower body for non-strength days.


Stacy

 

[Honeydew]

thanks for the info! I wrote these down and they will be on my wishlist!

 

[Cathe Friedrich]

Hi Honeydew! Working out your entire upper body in one workout is absolutely fine to do. Just be sure to put at least one day between the workouts.

I too would suggest CTX Upper Body (our newest release) and PS Legs and Abs. You can modify the lunge portions of the leg tape by either doing them with no weight or substituting them with exercises that do not bother your knees. Cardio kicks is also a great cardiovascular workout that includes kicks and punches toward the end of the tape that really shape and condition the arms and legs.

Good Luck!