New to Cathe

[BadLeslie]

Hi there, I am checking out this website for the first time. I am really happy with it. Hate to say it, but I have never heard of Cathe before today. Being from Columbia SC originally I was a big "Firm Beleiver" until recently. I am disappointed with their new workouts, and I do not like the new Anna Benson "Fitprime" workouts very much either (production quality is poor compared to classic Firm videos). I would really like some suggestions on really tough Cathe videos to get. I have weights, a fanny lifter (again, I've been doing the Firm for years. Their newer workouts are not very hard anymore unfortunately), an aerobic step that goes to 8 inches, several medicine balls, a barbell, and a stability ball. Also, I have ankle weights. What suggestions does the forum have for wear to get started with a DVD of Cathe's? I would love a suggestion of a few workouts with the above equipment listed. Thanks, Lelsie

 

[stayfit]

WELCOME TO THE NEXT LEVEL OF FITNESS. CATHE IS HARDER THAN THE FIRM. SHE HAS ALL: AN AWESOME CARDIO IN STEP BLAST,SJP, KPC, CARDIO KICKS,RYTHMIC STEP , CARDIO AND WEIGHTS CARDIO...... CATHE HAS AWESOME PREMIXES TOO, GIVING YOU VARIETY( YOU CAN DO THE IMAX 2 INTERVAL 1-5 OR THE REST IN THE OTHER PREMIX, YOU CAN USE THE CARDIO,KICBOX PREMIXES OF BOOTCAMPS..... THE CARDIO OF CATHE IS MORE CHALLENGING BUT EASY TO LEARN AND FUN TO DO . TALKING ABOUT WEIGHT TRAINING THERE IS NO COMPARISON. I LOVE ME OF THE INTENSITY SERIES AND THE PYRAMIDS ARE WONDERFUL TOO. SOON YOU WILL BE A NEW ADDICTED TO CATHE LIKE ALL OF US. WELCOME AND HAVE FUN.

 

[wendybdh]

Welcome to the World of Cathe! She is so Awesome, energetic and provides a great workout without being annoying like so many instructors out there. In fact, now that I'm a Cathe addict, I don't even use my Firm workouts anymore at all - they bore me. Any Cathe workout you get will be an awesome advanced workout where the time flies by (and so does the sweat)

I have the Intensity Series and several others (I'm waiting for the Body Blast Series - YIPPEE!)and absolutely love all of them. I can't think of any other equipment you would need to do any of these workouts. Check out the item descriptions to see what equipment is needed to be sure. Have you checked out the video clips yet?

Also some videos have more choreography than others which used to make me run the other direction. Now, I love the choreography - it makes the workout fly by and I even catch myself smiling! So don't let the choreography intimidate you- Cathe eases you into it by adding on a little at a time so some of the video clips may look a bit scary because they are only small pieces of actual workout.

The only ones that I can think of right now to avoid are high step training and high step circuit because using a fanny lifter for some of the fast feet moves would probably send you through a wall;-) because the fanny lifter is not stable enough to support this action.

Hope this helps and I'm sure several others will give you great advice - they always do! Keep us posted

 

[mtnmom99]

Hi Leslie,

I found Cathe about 5 months ago. You have the equipment to do any of Cathe's workouts. I would narrow the selection down to something from the BodyBlast Series or the Intensity Series. I personally love the weight work in the Pyramid DVD, but I also love Muscle Endurance. Bootcamp and IMAX2 are out of my league right now, but Cardio and Weights is a great circuit workout - and the step sections are short and fun. It might be a good starter workout to learn Cathe's step choreography and cueing. I also love the Kick, Punch, Crunch/Leg and Glutes DVD.

I started with the Timesaver DVD and it was a good sampling of Cathe and helped me make future decisions. There are 5 shorter (about 40 minute) workouts comprised of sections of the BodyBlast Series. Check out the video clips and search this forum or VF to see what appeals to you!

Diane

Edited to add that in Muscle Endurance, the High Step is used at the 14 inch height for leg presses, and as a seat. Your Fanny Lifter would suffice.

 

[faiza]

Hello and welcome!!

I too used to workout to The Firm and have sold ALL of my copies since I've discovered Cathe.
My introduction to Cathe was through Pyramid Upper & Lower Body. Now, nothing but Cathe will do For cardio, I've bought the DVD that has Rhythmic Step, Interval Max & Maximum Intensity Cardio. The workouts are chaptered so you can mix and match and I agree with Stayfit that the premixes are fabulous and let you customize your workout with endless options.
Cathe workouts are extremely challenging and will give get you the results you want but you have to be ready to give it all you've got!
Welcome aboard and good luck!!

-Faiza-

 

[solara]

Good luck, Leslie
From a former FIRM Believer who became a Cathe "convert" 3 months ago. Muscle Endurance, High Step Training & Boot Camp "rock". Have fun - get ready to REALLY SWEAT!:7

 

[CathydsRNA]

Hi and welcome,
I always recommend the CTX series to a new Catheite. These are high intermediate to advanced workouts. It is comprised of 6 workouts that are designed to be rotated over a week. It has a variety of cardio and you can get a flavor for Cathe's cardio workouts (although IMHO these are somewhat less intense than her other cardio workouts). There is kickbox, step (with some interval work), hi lo, power circuit and mixes. Each workout also works out fully (unlike the firm) an upper body part. There is also a workout devoted to only leg and glute work. Abs and core are also worked out in the series. For strength workouts, my favs are the Slow&Heavy Series and the Pyramid Series. For step only, my faves are Step Blast and RS.

 

[dani21496]

If you're just going to get one, I'd get the Timesaver DVD. It's a compilation of everything from the Body Blast series and you'll get a taste of everything.