Workout tapes

[npuzon]

Hi Cathe! New to your workouts (a month old). Need your recommendation as to which workouts (preferably from DVD group) are well suited for an endomorph. I have the CTX series. Hope you or anyone else can help me on this as I am planning to buy new workouts soon. Thanks a lot.

Nette

 

[Cathe Friedrich]

Hi Nette! Nice to meet you. It would actually be easier and more effective to help you select your next workouts based on your actual goals rather than your body type (ie: are you wanting more muscle, body fat loss, just toning etc.) Also, how are you doing with the CTX series?

 

[npuzon]

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Hi Cathe! Thanks for responding. My goals are for body fat loss, some lean muscle tone. I am only using 3 and 5 lb. dumbbells right now, but am thinking of getting an 8 lb. dumbbell and also a troy lite barbell set.

I am on the 4th week on the CTX and I am seeing a tiny bit of bicep definition, noticed that lats (by armpit area) have reduced a bit, tiny bit of fat loss in abs, upper arm toning up, but feel that my legs and thighs are feeling bulky. I do all the CTX workouts 6 days a week and do 2 body parts a day. I do Leaner Legs on Saturdays, for 3 weeks I used 5 lb. dumbbells and last Saturday, started to eliminate the weights. I also started to eliminate weights on Power Circuit.

Before I started CTX, I was doing Tae Bo, low impact aerobics, step, pilates and power yoga. I still add on 20 minutes of either pilates or yoga after CTX. I am really enjoying the CTX workouts a lot and have even learned most of the step workouts which makes me feel so motivated. I also feel that my body has been shocked by the workouts coz my metabolism is just up there. I love these workouts!

Am I doing the right thing by eliminating the weights on the leg workouts.

Will the intensity series (which I am thinking of getting for Christmas) be a good workout rotation for my goals (w/ modifications, of course!). Your response is greatly appreciated.

Thanks a lot!

Nette

 

[kimyenchu]

Hello,

I am not Cathe, but can offer you some advice from my own personal experience.

I have been using PH, MIS and BodyMax for about 3-4 months now and I actually find that the heavier I go, the more weight I lose. I use 6-12lbs dumbells and 25-35lbs barbell (not nearly as much as Cathe but almost). I have not increased muscle size at all and have noticed bicep muscles when I flex my arm, and my legs are slimmer.

If I were you, I'd go heavier and do more cardio (the best is running). 5lb dumbells are nothing at all.