Recent content by C Rubin

I've used my Pampered Chef stuff for years, and I love it. A little pricier, but I got it by asking for Pampered Chef gift certificates for my birthday and Christmas. :)

Low Impact Step is somewhat similar, but instead of drills, the toning sections are separated by stepping. I like it, but I prefer Drill Max. It's a tougher workout. Her newer After Burn workout is also a great circuit challenge, even if it is low impact. It's shorter than Drill Max though, but...

I recently read "Gone Girl" by Gillian Flynn. Loved it. Was a great psychological thriller. I can see why it remains a top best-seller.

I'm curious about this, too. I've been using 35 pounds for the squats and 30 pounds for the lunges.

Sometimes when I go back to do older workouts, I don't find them as challenging anymore--maybe because I've done them so much or maybe because I'm more fit with some of the higher intensity workouts I've been doing--but Maximum Intensity Cardio is one that always delivers. Such a great cardio...

Glad I'm not the only one who has most of Cathe's DVDs. But I still figure it's cheaper than annual gym memberships, because I do the workouts over and over. :) I don't think you'd find the IMax DVDs that difficult choreography wise. As another commenter pointed out, they are more drill...

I love this one. I hope she makes another travel DVD. It's really convenient for the hotel room. Slide and Glide is also good for travel as long as you bring the sliding discs and a band along.

I agree--things like Irritable Bowel Syndrome, lactose intolerance, or Celiac's Disease. As a healthcare provider, I'm not a fan of colon cleansing. Here's an article from WebMD you might find useful: Colon Cleansers: Are They Safe? Good luck. :)

I love the smell of a baby's head. :)

Haha! Me, too. :)

Love all four of those Peak 10 workouts as well!

I just rediscovered Circuit Max. I hadn't done it for a long time. It was almost new again to me. Great workout.

I just did Cardio Core Circuit this am. Definite phew factor. Really gets the heart pumping. A great choice when you don't have a lot of time but want both cardio and ab focus.

That's the beauty of Cathe's workouts--they never get "old" to me. I go back and do them over and over again without feeling bored or unchallenged. :)

I agree--it's a fantastic series. Low impact does not mean low intensity. These workouts can really get the heart rate up. And I love the gliding discs.