What’s that cracking and popping sound you hear in your knees when you do certain exercises? Is it something to worry about? Find out what causes those strange knee sounds when you work out, whether they’re serious and what you can do about them.
This is a picture of Jai doing a shoulder exercise called a scarecrow during a 100 rep challenge. There are different reasons why Cathe selected certain exercises for the 100 rep challenges, but the scarecrow was chosen because it is an exercise that works and strengthens your rotator cuff. Shoulder injuries are the most common
We’ve received a lot of questions about exactly what kind of workout is SuperCuts? Is it a cardio workout or Is it a strength training video? Well, SuperCuts is actually both a low impact cardio and a strength training workout (including core) all rolled into one video. This is a metabolic workout that is
In order to effectively reduce the rest needed between exercises in Xtrain Bi’s and Tri’s we’ll be working in rounds, nine to be exact. Each round consists of one set for Biceps , followed by one set for triceps. And you’ll continue to repeat this sequence throughout your workout using a different exercise for every
When it came to selecting exercises for XTrain we looked for exercises that met the following criteria: 1. Is the exercise effective? When selecting the exercises for XTrain the most important of all our criteria was how effective the exercise was at working the targeted muscle. With XTrain we wanted to only use the best of
Xtrain Cardio Leg Blast is both a cardio and a lower body workout. This video was based on my STS Plyo Legs workout, but add a rock’n custom made soundtrack, cardio with the intensity of “CrossFire” and “To the Max”, and improve the flow of the routine by doing most of the exercises to a
This is a picture from XTrain Chest, Back and Shoulders showing Amanda and Marlo recording their results between workout sets. In any strength conditioning workout it is important to use the correct weight if you want to maximize your results. Just as we did in STS we use One Rep Max testing in XTrain to help you find the
Are you looking for a way to add variety to your strength-training routine and burn more calories at the same time? Add some supersets. Discover the benefits of supersets and their limitations.
At 40-something I feel physically and mentally healthier than ever, and as a bonus I look better now than I did in my 20s AND 30s. The way I feel and look is due in large part to using exercise videos, especially Cathe’s since I own quite the collection. Let’s just say that with the
Squats work, but they’re not the only exercise for building better glutes. What are the best exercises for targeting your glutes?
Have you reached a plateau in your strength training or cardio routine? Discover the benefits of periodizing your workouts. It’s a way to maximize your gains and reduce boredom and the risk of injury.
Do you avoid doing certain exercises you hate at the gym? Some people avoid pull-ups, while others despise doing squats and burpees.
