see "Ask Cathe" post on 9-15 to lifeeverlasting78
I can work out 3 to5 days a week. I am looking to loose that extra weight I have on me. I am 47 so I have the sneeky wt coming on. I am not over weight but i could use some firming up..
Hey Debbie:
I found this yesterday when I was looking through the new posts and actually modified it to what I had in my small meager Cathe library! I basically went through and identified each workout as either Upper body, Lower body, total body and/or cardio. I did the same for the DVD's I have and just started plugging them in as well as a treadmill workout once a week.
As for the DVD collection, I think you will probably get as many recommendations as responses for the Must Have's! Everyone has their favorites. Trick is to watch some of the clips or previews (under the order info) for each and see what you think. That's what I did. I try to stay away from any Step routines as I have two left feet and Cathe is so agile and bounces all over the place! I just stand there in complete AWE! I did find out last night however that I CAN do the High Step Circuit workout as it is a bit less (how should I say...) dancy and more basic for us "coordinationally challenged!" Luckily I do love the weight and strength training workouts and focus on those as I have read here lots that lean muscle burns more fat... and that's what I need!
Hope this helps a little
CATHE wrote: to lifeeverlasting78 on 9-15-08
Hi Christine! Yes, absolutely, 4 days a week is definitely effective. To get lean all over, try this:
Week One:
4 Day Split in whatever order you want to do it in. Plus 10 minutes of Ab Hits after the 4DS Bicep and Tricep workout.
Week Two:
Mon...Pyramid Lower Body plus 30 minutes of Max Intensity Cardio (either step or hi/lo)
Tues...40 minute interval run
Wed....Pyramid Upper Body plus 30 minutes of Max Intensity Cardio (either step or hi/lo)
Thursday....off
Friday..... Imax two plus 10 minutes Ab Hits
Week Three:
4 Day Split in whatever order you want to do it in.....but do premixes that have longer cardio on them. Plus 10 minutes of Ab Hits after the 4DS Bicep and Tricep workout.
Week Four:
Mon...Pyramid Lower Body plus 30 minutes of a steady state run
Tues...KPC
Wed....Pyramid Upper Body plus 30 minute bike ride.
Thursday....off
Friday..... Imax the original plus 10 minutes Ab Hits
Enjoy!
