STS Check in
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I found some 17.5s, 22.5s and 28.5s!Whoo Hoo! Just found some last month at Fitness Depot. They have stores in 5 provinces in Canada and in Texas. You can also order online Fitness Depot Dumbbells
Thanks Jane. I'll look into it. Hopefully there is a store near by
mbg1982
Cathlete
Thursday was a much needed rest day. Yesterday I did KCM stepboxing “Kelly’s favorite compilation” which was actually pretty fun. I’ve been dying to try PHA 3 since I got my new DVDs, so that was today’s workout. I know we’re not supposed to lift heavy during recovery week but I couldn’t wait 3 more months! It was tough!
Jane Power-Grimm
Cathlete
Ohh Firmgrrrl! So sorry to hear of your pulled hammie! Hope it heals in the next 2 weeks before your event. Very sensible to focus on upper body with some walking. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Jane Power-Grimm
Cathlete
Disk 18 tonight and it felt good! Gotta love those back off sets. They start off easy with the lighter weights then by the end...whoa!
I must say I have to ignore the men in the crew...can't handle their weight loads (sometimes so very light, what's with that?), sometimes with poor form and sometimes with just too much admiration for their own muscles! It is actually humorous! But just love working out with Cathe's loyal and reliable female crew. Nice to see various body types and a variety of weight loads used.
On to week 3 of Meso 2 tomorrow...
I must say I have to ignore the men in the crew...can't handle their weight loads (sometimes so very light, what's with that?), sometimes with poor form and sometimes with just too much admiration for their own muscles!
It is actually humorous! But just love working out with Cathe's loyal and reliable female crew. Nice to see various body types and a variety of weight loads used. On to week 3 of Meso 2 tomorrow...
Candice2015
Cathlete
Hi ladies - I have a STS question. I finally got my STS set and want to start, have been doing Beachbody Liift4 for the last 8 weeks which is a hypertrophy type program. Would it be better to start with Meso 2 or start with Meso 1? I don't want to go back wards in my progress. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I also want to do KCM for my cardio, so any suggested workouts would be appreciated also.
mbg1982
Cathlete
Hi Candice!
I use KCM for my cardio workouts sometimes. Lately I’ve been loving stepboxing, but I also use her cardio pump boxing workout when my legs are sore. I think there are cardio only premixes on several of her DVDs, like trim down, lean body circuits, strength & stamina, and circuit burn. If my legs are too sore I don’t want anything with a lot of squats or jumping and if my upper body is sore I don’t like a lot of punching lol. Once you get going you’ll be able to figure out which of her workouts fit in to your STS schedule. I’ve heard great things about her raw channel but I haven’t tried it yet.
Hopefully one of the other ladies can help with your first question!
I use KCM for my cardio workouts sometimes. Lately I’ve been loving stepboxing, but I also use her cardio pump boxing workout when my legs are sore. I think there are cardio only premixes on several of her DVDs, like trim down, lean body circuits, strength & stamina, and circuit burn. If my legs are too sore I don’t want anything with a lot of squats or jumping and if my upper body is sore I don’t like a lot of punching lol. Once you get going you’ll be able to figure out which of her workouts fit in to your STS schedule. I’ve heard great things about her raw channel but I haven’t tried it yet.
Hopefully one of the other ladies can help with your first question!
Candice2015
Cathlete
Thank you. I do have her RAW channel and love those workouts. So many choices with dvds and raw.
Candice2015
Cathlete
It will work with Roku if you have the old Vimeo VHX app and it was already installed as you can no longer get. Otherwise it won't work. Her app works on the Firestick
nickisteen
Cathlete
Oh no, Penny! Take care of that hamstring and GOOD LUCK on you Spartan Hurricane Heat!Hi gals! So, I pulled my right hamstring.
We are all pulling for you!
nickisteen
Cathlete
This week I'll be starting week 4 of Meso 1. A little slow going due to some personal issues i'm going through right now but I will complete it, just a behind you all.
firmgrrrl
Cathlete
Thank you so much! You are the sweetest!
firmgrrrl
Cathlete
It's so funny that you mention that today. Just yesterday I was noticing that the men were using MY weights if not lighter than me and acting like it was soooooo tough! Hahahahahaha! I was cracking up out loud. I do love that there are diverse body types and strengths in this program. I can't say enough about how freakin' much I love STS! I love all parts of it. It is such an effective, organized, and well thought out program. If anyone is stalking this check-in and you are on the fence, do not hesitate! If you want to build muscle and get stronger this IS the program for you! It does not disappoint! Disc 21 complete! On to week 4 Meso 2!I must say I have to ignore the men in the crew...can't handle their weight loads (sometimes so very light, what's with that?), sometimes with poor form and sometimes with just too much admiration for their own muscles!
On to week 3 of Meso 2 tomorrow...
firmgrrrl
Cathlete
Thank you Nicki! I really appreciate your kind words!
Jane Power-Grimm
Cathlete
Ditto, Firmgrrrl! I have said it before and I will say it again...It's simply THE BEST! Worth all the work of setting up the weights, switching weights after almost every move, walking around during the rest periods, recording the weights....it's worth every single rep. It basically guarantees progress!
Jane Power-Grimm
Cathlete
Disk 19 DONE. Whoo Hoo! I have been dreading that one since a pec injury (from shovelling snow). Gave it a couple of weeks rest and had to reduce my weight load a little, but mission accomplished! So glad to be back at it! That disk has about 15 sets of chest exercises! Hope I won't be too sore tomorrow!
I haven't done this disk for 4 years - last time was back when I was 56 in 2016. It was so rewarding to see that I was able to increase my weights for the overhead press and double arm kickbacks tonight. I guess turning 60 last year didn't mean I had to get weaker. It just means I have to be more consistent and use well structured programs like this that help us all maintain functional muscle mass.
to be back at it! That disk has about 15 sets of chest exercises! Hope I won't be too sore tomorrow!I haven't done this disk for 4 years - last time was back when I was 56 in 2016. It was so rewarding to see that I was able to increase my weights for the overhead press and double arm kickbacks tonight. I guess turning 60 last year didn't mean I had to get weaker. It just means I have to be more consistent and use well structured programs like this that help us all maintain functional muscle mass.
Jane Power-Grimm
Cathlete
Sorry to hear you have to deal with some personal issues, Nicki. And you have also had to deal with travel interrupting your routine. You are doing so well to hang in there and plug away at the program. Good for you! You are so positive and encouraging - appreciate your awesome attitude!
Candice2015
Cathlete
Going to be behind everyone, but this week I am doing all my 1RM testing. I wasn't going to do, but decided that I would probably getting better results. Thinking I will be able to start next week. Kinda worried about gaining weight and puffiness, that is what stopped me before.