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    To Cathe & SNM: Suggestions for music options

    I love the music louder option too. I don't have much use for the vocals only option, but I see why others might like it. Please keep the music louder option!
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    Cathe (in praise of Low Max)

    I just want to second that LowMax is awesome!!!. I love the music too. But I do wish there was a music louder option b/c those songs just rock! LOri
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    Instructors -- is this happening where you teach?

    The fast-foot repeater???
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    How do you incorporate pilates into your routine?

    If you do weight training also. Is it either/or? Or is pilates not vigorous enough that you can do both, as in consecutive days? I am doing a split routine now but I would like to add more pilates because I hear so much good about it. All I have right now is a pilates legs DVD (Winsor). I...
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    Cathe workouts & WW activity points

    I consider the straight weight workouts medium intensity and the straight cardios high intensity (except the beginner DVDs of course). Boot Camp is high intensity. I'm not sure about some of the other circuits. For me it depends on how hard I worked that day.
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    Confusion over weight loss and muscle gains

    Ok, this is what I understand about strength training while losing weight: 1. Since weight loss involves creating a caloric deficit and gaining muscle involves a caloric overage, it's impossible to make muscle gains. 2. To lose weight you have to focus mostly on cardio but to still do...
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    Split Routine Question

    >On the other hand, working chest/triceps/shoulders together, >and working back/biceps together is good idea if you want to >do these workouts on consecutive days (eg Monday and Tuesday). >If you were to work chest/back on Monday, you shouldn't really >work biceps/triceps (or shoulders) on...
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    Split Routine Question

    Hey everyone, I was wondering if there was any benefit to doing a split routine using the push/pull method (Biceps/Tri, Chest/Back, Legs) versus doing it the way it's done in Pure Strength (chest/tris/shoulders, biceps/back, legs? Or is it a matter of personal preference?
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    Lunges and weak calf muscles

    Hi Cathe or the ED (since Cathe is busy with the new videos). Lately when I've been doing static lunges, I have been experiencing a slight tightness and pain in my calf of the leg that in the back. Not so much a bad pain but as if the calf muscles is reaching fatigue almost instantly. It...
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    Getting started - group exercise instructor

    Ok, so how exactly do you get started? I know about getting certified through ACE or AFAA but how do you get practical experience? I've heard that the regulars at the gyms are often asked to become an instructor, but is that the only way? I'm far off from instructing, but I thought it...
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    Kickboxing in the dark -- what?!

    Doesn't happen at my gym. How in the world do you see the instructor? How about everyone just close their eyes :)
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    How many calories per day / Food variety

    How about a registered dietician in your area. You can find search for one at www.eatright.org. If not a local hospital or wellness center should have one. You have to have a hospital nearby. I think cravings can be programmed such as being used to dessert after dinner so you crave it. It...
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    I HAVE BEEN LIVING UNDER A ROCK!!!

    The fresh air smells nice out from under that rock, eh? :-) DVD's are great!
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    To SNM

    Is this a valid email associated with your business?: [email protected] I received a weird email - weird because I never used this particular email address of mine to request anything from your site - from the above email address and when I scanned it, it said it contained a virus. I...
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    Higher calorie diet?

    Not eating more calories, but I was hungry a lot when I was trying to lose weight. But when I looked at what I was eating, I was eating foods that didn't give you much for your portions. When I switched to higher fiber foods that made me more satisfied, it made losing weight easier.
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    Music

    I love all of your workouts included the 3 new ones, but after doing the 3 new workouts, I just want to put in that when you do your next round of videos, please use the type of music you did in the Body Blast and Intensity Series. It just rocks and it's very motivating. I know some like...
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    Bad health news - feeling ashamed

    Wow. Thanks for all the good advice. I did just give a small overview of what I eat. It's not the whole picture of course but I guess I made it sound like I'm eating only these foods. Just a note on La Tortillas - they are 50 cals, 2 grams of fat (none saturated), 8 grams of fiber, 0...
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    Bad health news - feeling ashamed

    Thank you EVERYONE for your support and advice. After I got it all out, I'm feeling much better today. Just to add a few things. My doctor says I'm too young for cholesterol medication and since I know a good part of it is dietary, I don't want to go on medication unless it's necessary...
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    Bad health news - feeling ashamed

    I know you guys can be very supportive. This has been on my mind for the past couple of days and I'm "letting it all out" by typing it all out. My DH has been out of town, and -- God love him for trying-- but when he says "you'll fix it" over email, it's just not comforting. I had my...
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    OT/ Buying a house-YIKES

    The only things I can add are: Shop for your mortgage first. Get preapproved before you start seruiously shopping for a house. Most sellers want pre-approved buyers only. There are lots of options for first time home buyers. I'd consult with more than one mortgage person. Even if you...
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