Wanna be muscular like you!

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Dawnd

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Hi Cathe,

I just recently purchased the slow and heavy series, power hour, Maximum Intensity Strengh and the pure strength series (Look out, I am on a roll!) I am looking to gain some serious muscles definition like you! I am wondering what tapes are best for building some mass and strength and how much cardio I should include each week? I also purchased Cardio Kicks which really does Kick!! I am about 10 lbs over what I would like to be. Can you give me a little guidance? Oh... by the way, you are awesome!!! I don't think I have ever seen such a powerhouse!! I am extremely envious!
 
Hi Dawn! You are too sweet;-)! For maximum strength gains, I suggest using the Pure Strength Series (each tape once a week) for 8 to 12 weeks. After that take a couple of days off and do the Slow and Heavy series for three weeks. At that point you will have a great idea of how you are progressing and where you want to go with your workouts.

As far as cardio, if you are already doing cardio, then continue but try to stick around 4 per week at 45 to 60 minute sessions. Do different cardio activities vs all the same (ie: kickbox, step, running, and hi/lo). If you are new to cardio activities do only three a week and not all back to back. Also build in duration and intensity gradually (ie: start at moderate intensity and 20 minutes per session for two weeks, then increase 5 to 10 minutes per workout and add a bit more intensity for the next two weeks etc). Good Luck!
 
Thanks for the help Cathe, I really appreciate the feedback! I am soooo excited to reach my goals and I am sure your tapes are going to help me get there. :)
 
Cathe - can you clarify?

Do you suggest 4 cardio sessions per week in addition to the Pure strength series? 7 workouts per week? I am at goal weight and trying to build more muscle. Everyone I talk to tells me to cut down cardio b/c I don't need to lose but want to build muscle. Help!
 
RE: Cathe - can you clarify?

I'm also interested in which cardio's you would recommend in the Pure Strength rotation, and then with the Slow & Heavy rotation?
 
RE: Cathe - can you clarify?

Hi,
I am most interested in this thread also. I have just started to add more of Cathe's weight work to my workout schedule and wondered about the amount of cardio.

Thanks Cathe.

Kathy
 
RE: Cathe - can you clarify?

Hi Timber! There is no set amount of cardio (or type of cardio) per person per rotation. Everyones genetics are different and therefore you have to fine tune around the general rule to make it work for you. If you are at goal weight and trying to build more muscle, try cutting back on day of cardio and using it as a rest day so that your muscles have more total recovery time between workouts. If after a month you are finding that does not improve your goals, then alter something else just a little until eventually you find the right formula to reach your goals. Good luck!
 
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