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Great workouts! I have Ultimate Boot Camp Challenge w/ Mindy. This isn't a high quality production/set, but the workout is good. She has you do sports/boot camp type intervals, meaning they're simple, yet intense moves. You do a few strength moves I think, like push-ups and lunges. If I...

Kim Cattrall Yup, I think she's around 43! She looked great at the Emmy Awards. Joan Rivers (now she's NOT my fitness role model!!) asked if her whole family looked so great. Kim said her family ate really well. She's watched what she eats since she was a teenager. I'm sure genetics helps!

Britney Spears! Just kidding, although I am jealous- if only we were all 20, millionaires who could afford the best trainers and cooks, and danced all day! I have no pics of celebs, whether they're fitness celebs, models or actors, because it's kind of a lost cause. Like I mentioned above, the...

Geez, I'm embarassed after reading others healthy meals! This is an okay day for me (sometimes worse if I get fast food at lunch) am- Starbucks hot choc w/skim milk bagel w/ 1 butter pat (one of those big hubcap-size bagels!) lunch- PB&J on whole wheat carrot sticks snack- 1/2 bag...

I don't know if any Cathe videos are really slow paced or "easy". Since I've been doing Cathe's videos for awhile, it's tough to think of one that'd be easy to pick up. Her older ones seem easy to me now. Maybe you should try a basic video by someone else since you're just starting again. Step...

I'm 24, so I can't tell you whether or not age is a factor. I'm sure it has something to do with it. My knees started to ache years ago. I had been doing step regularly (with little cross-training) for years, and then all of a sudden, my knees couldn't take it. So I took some time off and then...

I had this problem too (then I had surgery to remove a ganglion to fix it). I only do planks once in awhile, so I'm not advanced, but I *definately* feel it while doing it on my elbows. You're still working your core/abs. In another video I have, they do planks off a step, which gets tough. So...

I think 3 days in a row may be too much. If it's the CTX series (or similar), you might be able to get away with it. But I think it depends on the individual. Like the other post, my knees would ache when I did too much step. Plus, I'd be bored doing step that much! But try it out if you want...

How do pedometers work exactly? They look really clunky to me. Can people tell you're wearing one? Thanks

A HR monitor is a great investment, especially for running and spinning, when you have to make sure your HR doesn't get TOO high. I originally got a Reebok HR monitor cause it looked neat, but it was way too big/clunky on my wrist. Then I got a Polar one and like it a lot. It's a middle model...

I know this is a common topic, but would it be ok to do the following... M- gym machines: C/S/T W- gym machines: B/B/legs F- Power Hour or another endurance type video For my gym workouts, how many sets/reps should I do? Is it ok to do all light/medium weights instead of heavy? I'm short so...

Run! I love my weekly jogs! Yes, they're a great way to burn calories and tone your legs. I wear a HR monitor (great investment, especially for running) and although I'm fit, my HR gets really high, so I add little walks to lower my HR. So it's definately an intense workout- I don't know how it...

I never tried the Slim Fast "plan", but I used to drink it for breakfast. The only problem was I was starving an hour later! It does taste good and it does have nutrients (although not as good as eating some fruit!). So I'd drink it for a snack or if you're on the go. It shouldn't substitute a...

Thanks for the info! I don't think I should get the system. I previewed one of the videos on collagevideo.com and it looked easy (and kinda boring). So I think you guys are right- it's more for beginner/intermediate, and although it can be a good workout, I think I'll just get Cathe's new...

yes! I actually prefer VHS for some things, like cardio videos. The good thing about DVDs are there's usually a menu that allows you to pick which section you want. So it's good for things like S&H. But it stinks sometimes because the DVD has to load and it's harder to fast-forward. So VHS...

I'm with you- I only do cardio 2-4x's a week- usually 3. Do you do any yoga/stretching/pilates for flexibility and toning? There are so many videos out there, that you could add one to your rotation. You, obviously, won't be using heavy weights doing these, but some, like YogaScupt and...

The Firm's whole "mantra" is that mixing weights w/ cardio burns 3x's more fat than doing cardio alone. I don't know if this is true, but I do think you burn more calories. You're adding weights, which is good, and your HR is going up and down slightly which is also a calorie burner. I think of...

Has anyone bought the Firm Sculpting System. That infomercial makes me want to get it, but it's expensive. I have a few Firm videos which I enjoy (although I don't do them nearly as much as Cathe!). Basically, I'd like to know if anyone's had success w/ The Firm? (I know it's tough to tell...

I love Power Hour! PS is great too, but since it's 3 seperate tapes, I would find myself "forgetting" to do one at week's end. Power Hour is a full body workout. I use light-med weights. I definately use light weights for the lunge sections because they are HARD! I was so sore the 1st few times...

I've had many college friends who were/are obsessed with exercising and dieting so I try to make a (silent) effort not to get too into it. It may sound dumb and your "obsession" probably isn't unhealthy, but I just do NOT want my moods to revolve around whether or not I worked out or if I ate...