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So why do we offer two types of Upper Body Workouts in XTrain?

So why do we offer two types of Upper Body Workouts in XTrain? Since XTrain is an undulating workout and is all about giving you more options it has been designed so that you can easily switch or mix the various Xtrain upper body strength workouts each week. This is why both 10 rep and 16 rep XTrain upper body videos work the exact same muscle groups. Read on to learn why Cathe structured the XTrain upper body workouts the way she did.

January 6, 2013

Should You Lift Differently to Build Strength as Opposed to Lean Body Mass?

Are you trying to build strength or is your goal to increase muscle size? Your approach for each should be different. This article discusses how training for size (bodybuilder style) differs from training for strength (powerlifter style) and how to maximize muscle growth.

December 30, 2012

Fitness Q & A: What Is Hypertrophy?

An easy way to remember the meaning of hypertrophy is to think of the meaning of atrophy. An atrophied muscle is one that has become smaller through lack of use. Hypertrophy refers to the process of making muscles larger through resistance training.

February 12, 2012

4 Reasons Why Athletes Need More Dietary Protein

Have you ever wondered why athletes need more protein than a sedentary person? Here are four reasons why athletes have higher protein requirements than people who don’t work out.

December 19, 2011

Weak from cancer treatment to Strong from Cathe by Connie S

I’ve been a proud Cathlete for last 12 years. My final chemo treatment- for my second round of gynecologic cancer in 2 years- was September 15 in 2010. Seven months later on April 11 I had recovered enough to start on a fitness journey that I had been longing to go on for years. Cathe

November 6, 2011

Muscle Building: How Do You Know if You’re Working Hard Enough?

You’ve been lifting weights for a week or two, but it’s too early to see muscle building change when you look in the mirror. So how do you know if you’re working hard enough?

August 21, 2011

The Science Really Works by Natalie

I have been working out with Cathe for several years now. With Cathe and my high school aerobics teacher they both got me into loving fitness and health so much that I wanted to do it for my own job. I now just received my Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science and have been certified as

May 27, 2011

Disc #24 – Back & Biceps – Drop Sets

To view YouTube clip go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcG5KnrxZaM Hang on to your hats because we are going on an intense ride (wait until you see the faces in this workout, ha). This YouTube clip features a segment from our Back and Bicep workout from Mesocycle 2 (hypertrophy phase) and we’re showing you an example of two

December 1, 2008

STS Disc #19 Meso #2 Week #3

To view clip go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbYuvdKoTps Here is another clip for you to enjoy! This clip is from Mesocycle Two, our Hypertrophy Phase, and we are doing Chest, Shoulders, and Triceps. This is the Mesocycle that ramps it to the next level. While the previous Mesocycle (Muscle Endurance) kept thing moving faster with lighter weight,

November 15, 2008

Standing Front Press

Cathe doing a Standing Front Presss during STS Meso #2 Chest, Shoulders and Triceps. This is the last picture for tonight, but we still have many more pictures from other mesocycles and workouts to share with you. So keep visiting the Blog for more STS pictures and details.

April 14, 2008

Close Grip Push Ups

Cathe doing Close Grip Push Ups during STS Meso #2 Chest, Shoulders and Triceps.

April 14, 2008

Incline Front Raise

Deazie doing an Incline Front Raise during STS Meso #2 Chest, Shoulders and Triceps

April 14, 2008

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