What weight workout should I start with?

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Cathlete
I am a cathe newbie. Actually, I just received my beginner step workouts and actual step yesterday. I LOVED IT! Now, my question is what weight workout should I get? Here is what came with the beginner set:
1. Basic Step and body fusion
2. low impact step
3. lo max
4. some stretching tape...i don't remember the name.

I used to do the firm, but stopped when I got pregnant last march. I have done maybe 5 firm weights only tapes since my DD has been born (13wks old). However, I did have a c-section, so I took my time to heal before getting back to it.

What can you recommend?
Jessica
 
Basic Step and Body Fusion has a couple of upper and lower body add ons that are a pretty good intro to Cathe's weight training. They use light dumbbells and exercise tubing. I used them for about a month before attempting Power Hour.

PH kicked me in the pants, but I stuck with it and within just a few weeks I was able to complete all the reps (with a much lighter weight than Cathe's, but still...).

My suggestion - pick a workout you think you might like, then jump in with both feet. I chose Power Hour, and also enjoyed MIS (which is on the same DVD).
 
How to Get in Shape for Your Wedding

step and weights
one of her oldies
only in vhs
i dont have it but have read that it is good for someone starting out

laura
 
LIS (Low Impact Step) has a good weight segment + a great circuit premix! I still use it on my lighter days and just go heavier on the weights.
 
I think you could modigy any of Cathe's programs, just use less weight and move up when you are stronger. I started with the CTX series years ago and I still use it. Melissa
 
I also say power hour is a good one to start with. She does use a barbell, but you could probably modify to dumbells if you don't have one. I usually drop my bar and grab dumbells during the bicep sequence. Ouch!

Sally
 
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