Recent content by JulieMichele

Thank you so much for your post, it definitly hit home. I am 29 and the daughter of an alcoholic (though he says he is not). I experience many of the same emotions you have talked about and have often thought about counseling. I too cry often, do not relate to others well and have formed a...

Thank you Cathe for the wonderful Intensity Series. I have a completed a five week rotation with it and have noticed the following: 1. Increased muscle definition 2. Stronger core muscles 3. Increased aerobic stamina 4. Gave me the bump from my plateau that I needed. I used Power Hour...

Hi Donna! Thanks for the applause! I have to agree with you on the fast taps, I'm waiting for the day I twist my ankle or miss the step entirely, I really have to concentrate on that one. I almost feel guilty though, I can get through IMAX 2, but for the life of me I cannot get through IMAX 1...

Hello! I'm normally a "lurker" but had to congratulate Cathe on her latest videos! Today was the second time that I have done the IMAX 2 video. I really like the way IMAX 2 is set up during the intervals. I think doing 2 or 3 different moves really helps as opposed to IMAX 1 where you do the...

Moonlight and Valentino - a definite tear jerker, but with Jon Bon Jovi as the "painter guy" you can't go wrong!!

I found Cathe thru Collage Video as well. I was so tired of the store videos that were less than challenging. My first tape was MIC - and boy was I shocked at the level of intensity compared to all the others I had been doing. I fell in love and have since purchased all of her available...

If you like thrillers, I just finished Heartbreaker by Julie Garwood and it was GREAT!!!

RE: Hamstring exercise suggestion Annette - Thank you for your suggestion! I will add them into my routine -they definitely sound like hamstring burners! Julie

Hi everyone! I've been a lurker for quite some time and have learned quite a bit from everyone on this site. My problem is the back of my thighs. I am 5'3" and weigh 117 pounds, I own all of Cathe's tapes and am currently on the XPRESS rotation. I have worked out for several years with step...