Where to start?

[time2changexx]

Hello,

I am new to this. I want to lose 100+lbs. I am newly 42 and suffer from PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome.)

I successfully started losing weight up until last September (personal) by following a paleo style diet, plenty of meat, nuts, fruit, greens and eggs. My body loved it. I have read that interval training is good for insulin resistance (PCOS) too.

So, where do I start please? What low impact training is best? What equipment etc., doing at home (not a gym bunny.) Eating plan started today.

Thanks T2C

 

[ReneePruitt]

Hi im not the most knowlegable one but i see noone has answered you as of yet... So ill start by asking have you looked at her low impact series? I would say if you are looking for low impact that is a whole series just low impact high intensity.
Or are u looking for some step workouts that are low impact?
Also r u new to just Cathe or exercising all together?

 

[time2changexx]

Hi im not the most knowlegable one but i see noone has answered you as of yet... So ill start by asking have you looked at her low impact series? I would say if you are looking for low impact that is a whole series just low impact high intensity.
Or are u looking for some step workouts that are low impact?
Also r u new to just Cathe or exercising all together?

Hello I am new to Cathe and I suppose exercise too.

I fancy low impact high intensity from the benefits standpoint. Any guidance gratefully received!

Thanks

T2C

 

[Brenda Orth]

I was in your same boat 12 years ago. At 40 I found out I was diabetic and was also 70 pounds over weight. A walking group was started at my work and I joined. Then at church an amazing woman started a step class. It was so much fun. I was awful at it but loved it just the same. The more I went to the class, the more I fell in love with stepping. When she ended the program because of lack of participation, I wanted to continue my exercise program. I went to the store and found a step that included Cathe's basic step program. The web site was listed, so I logged on and have been in love ever since. I have continued to walk and have almost every DVD Cathe makes that some times it is hard to choose which one to do. I am now 51 and in the same shape of my life. I struggle with my weight even now and I have to watch everything I eat, and to keep my blood sugar under control has been a struggle.

If I was just starting now, I think I would probably by 4Day Split first because it contains two fun step routines, weight work outs for your entire body, a kick box segement, and a boot camp segement. You get a little of everything on four DVD's. I would also buy the new XTrain! I love it. I have not been able to get a rotation in yet, but will probably start one in February to give me time to preview. I love the low impact series also, but there are a few DVD's that I do not care for (I do not like yoga). I think that no matter what you choose, you can't go wrong with any of Cathe's work outs. I talk to my family like Cathe and crew are my friends and they think I am silly, but I really feel this way. So, bottom line, do what you can, but keep doing something!

 

[Cathe Friedrich]

Hi T2C....

Welcome and thank you for taking an interest in my training as well as enjoying our community here.

The first thing I always recommend is checking with your doctor before you begin a new exercise routine. After that, start with lighter hand weights and gradually build your way up so that every workout remains a challenge. When a weight feels too easy, its time to go heavier. For cardio, you will want to start with low impact and work your way into a mixture of low and high impact (if your doctor says it's ok).

Here is what I recommend for starters:

Week One:
Mon: Turbo Barre
Tues: 20 minute brisk walk plus Total Body Stretching segment one
Wed: Low Impact Circuit
Thurs: OFF
Fri: OFF
Sat: Afterburn
Sun: OFF

Week Two:
Mon: Butts and Guts
Tues: 20 minute brisk walk plus Total Body Stretching segment two
Wed: Cardio Core Circuit
Thurs: OFF
Fri: OFF
Sat: High Reps
Sun: OFF

Week Three:
Mon: Push Pull
Tues: 20 minute brisk walk plus Total Body Stretching segment three
Wed: Afterburn
Thurs: 20 minute brisk walk plus Total Body Stretching segment one
Fri: OFF
Sat: Low Impact Circuit
Sun: OFF

Week Four:
Mon: Turbo barre
Tues: 20 minute brisk walk plus Total Body Stretching segment two
Wed: Cardio Core Circuit
Thurs: 20 minute brisk walk plus Total Body Stretching segment three
Fri: OFF
Sat: High Reps
Sun: OFF

This program will provide Low Impact variety and intensity as you condition your muscles. Expect to tone, tighten up and lose inches and of course jump start your metabolism. Good Luck!

Cathe

Hello I am new to Cathe and I suppose exercise too.

I fancy low impact high intensity from the benefits standpoint. Any guidance gratefully received!

Thanks

T2C

 

[time2changexx]

Hello Cathe,

Thanks for the advice. Ordered a couple of things to come to me in the UK.

Hopefully start as soon as it all arrives.

T2CXX