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[Dorothy3]

Hi - I am new here, just signed up after ordering my first Cathe workouts. I've been firming for over a year, but for the past couple of months, my body is not responding to the Firm workouts. So I thought I'd change it up a bit. I've heard many good things about Cathe and ordered Body Blast Volume 1, Intensity Series Volume 1 and Ab Hits today. Am really looking forward to getting these workouts.

Is the barbell really necessary for some of these workouts? I really don't want to go out and spend the money on a barbell, would I be able to use dumbbells or the sculpting stick instead. I know the results might not be the same, but I just want to know if it's a good substitute.

Thanks!

 

[carolynjane]

Hi and welcome!

You will love Cathe's workouts - they are the best!

I use dumbells and body bars for all of her workouts and they work fine. You really don't have to buy a barbell to get great results!

 

[ShyWolf]

.but having a barbell is an added plus

 

[Jcrew3082]

Welcome Dorothy! You are going to love Cathe & these boards!

I agree with the others- barbell not totally necessary, but a plus. Good investment if you have some extra money sometime.

Gina

 

[DebbieH]

Hi Dorothy. I agree with the others, dumbbells and bars will work, but when & if you can, a barbell is great! I just wanted to say Welcome. You've come to a great place and are in for a real treat. Let us know if you have any more questions.
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[emy]

I would say that you can get by without a barbell using equivalent substitutions for your upper body, but lower body might be more difficult. I find that a barbell is best for squats and lunges. However, Cathe's latest lower body workout (Legs & Glutes) does not use a barbell, so you will be fine for that workout. Definitely consider one in the future.

I have the Troy Lite barbell set and love it - but it is not cheap. There is a thread around here somewhere about another barbell that is similar that people have purchased for around $30 including shipping, which sounds like a real deal to me!

 

[Bobbi]

Hi, Dorothy!

Welcome! You can substitute dumbells and a body bar for a barbell but barbells rock! Here's a link to the discussion regarding barbells and a link to a very reasonable 80 pount set. Twenty-five bucks with shipping!
http://69.0.137.118/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=3&topic_id=30462&mesg_id=30462&page=2
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[katia7]

WOW Thanks Bobbi,
I just ordered it. It's even cheaper now... about $16.

 

[Dorothy3]

Thanks everyone!! Am very excited to be here.

 

[Venus]

Welcome You don't have to have a barbell. You can sub dumbells anywhere there is a barbell and sometimes the dumbbells even work better IMO.

 

[Bobbi]

Katia, I'm glad I could help and I'm astounded at the new price! And I love that barbell and hope you do too!
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[candi]

Well I guess I just have to have a new barbell!

Thank you ladies!

 

[DebbieH]

Candi!

I don't THINK they are available anymore. I keep getting a response that ONE item I ordered is not available. Let me know what you find out.. Thanks!
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[Carol_is_fit]

Welcome Dorothy!! I'm a former Firm Believer myself, and Cathe's strength training workouts have changed my body in a way I never thought possible. You will love her workouts, and you will love it here!!

Carol