Need Help in a Big Way

[BackInBusiness]

OK. Here we go. I am new to Cathe but love the work outs so far. I am finally ready to commit myself whole heartedly to this for me. I have the new DVDs for beginner/intermediate with Basic Step and Body fusion and just recently got the 12 pack, ab hits and kick max....so my question is rotation. I am completely lost. I would say I was on the low end of intermediate as far as strength and stamina. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have been kicking around on the boards for a while and am encouraged and inspired by all of you. Thanks in advance for all you help and I am officially BACK IN BUSINESS! Much love!

 

[SRP]

Hey there -
Glad to see you're "back in business!" In my opinion, I don't think it's too important to worry about rotations right now, since you're more or less just getting started. Since you have such a wide variety of routines, just make sure you get a balanced workout - cardio a couple times a week, as well as strength training and flexibility. You'll know when you're ready for more. And once you build up your strength and endurance, you can start to target specific goals and really make use of all the rotations that are posted on this forum.

I would think the most important thing right now is to get familiar with Cathe's style, learn the routines, and just enjoy yourself. Remember to include a rest day every week. With that said, maybe a good starting point would be to just alternate the other six days between cardio and strength training for a while, and feel out what's comfortable for you.

 

[Shaz]

Cathe posted a rotation based on the basic step and body fusion DVDs. It is in the rotations forum, but I have pasted it here:

June rotation double header:

Hi Everyone! Sorry that I am having to post this so late. This month's rotation will feature a double header: A beg/int rotation and an advanced rotation. They will both incorporate the new workouts. Enjoy!

BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE ROTATION:

WEEK ONE:
Mon: Basic Step
Tues: Upper Body and Ab Add On
Wed: Basic Step
Thurs: Lower Body and Ab Add On
Fri: Basic Step
Sat: Upper/Lower/Ab Add Ons
Sun: OFF

WEEK TWO:
Mon: Basic Step/ Upper and Ab Add On
Tues: Lower Body and Ab Add On
Wed: Body Fusion
Thurs: OFF
Fri: Body Fusion
Sat: OFF
Sun: Upper/Lower/Ab Add Ons (optional to follow up with Basic Step)

WEEK THREE:
Mon: Basic Step/Ab Add On
Tues: High Step Circuit(Int)
Wed: OFF
Thurs: High Step Circuit(Int)
Fri: Basic Step/Ab Add On
Sat: Body Fusion
Sun: OFF

WEEK FOUR:
Mon: Body Fusion
Tues: Basic Step/Ab Add On
Wed: High Step Circuit(Int)
Thurs: OFF
Fri: High Step Circuit(Int)
Sat: 30 minute moderate run plus Upper/Lower/Ab Add On
Sun: OFF (optional Body Fusion *cardio only* followed by Basic Step)


ADVANCED ROTATION

WEEK ONE:

Mon: High Step Training: Advanced (HSTA)
Tues: Imax 2 plus 10 min. abs of choice
Wed: HSTA
Thurs: Imax 1 plus 10 min. abs of choice
Fri: Body Fusion (or substitute Cardio&Weights)
Sat: 30 light run plus 10 min. abs of choice
Sun: OFF


WEEK TWO:
Mon: HSTA
Tues: MIC
Wed: Leaner Legs
Thurs: OFF
Fri: HSTA
Sat: KPC
Sun: 45 min moderate run plus 10 min. abs of choice


WEEK THREE:
Mon: Body Max
Tues: MIC
Wed: HSTA
Thurs: OFF
Fri: HSTA
Sat: Imax 2 plus 10 min. abs of choice
Sun: SJP


WEEK FOUR:
Mon: OFF
Tues: Boot Camp
Wed: Power Max plus 10 min. abs of choice
Thurs: HSTA
Fri: IMAX 1
Sat: HSTA
Sun: 45 min moderate to intense run plus 10 min. abs of choice