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RE: Voting for the shorter version, but intense! I like the idea DeeDee had for a 45 min video with the bonus section with yoga stretches and ab work. Can I also beg for loud funky music? Thanks, Janet

RE: Sounds great! Please, please use loud funky music with a driving beat!! Thanks for taking our input into consideration! Janet

I really enjoy Step Works, but it is more repetitive than RS. The moves are bigger, and there are no mambos or cha-chas. It is more athletic than dancey, and I love the music. It's one of my favorites. It is more similiar to PowerMax than to RS. If you want something with a RS feel, I would...

LAST EDITED ON Aug-10-02 AT 01:59PM (Est)[p]Hi all, As an infrequent poster and a frequent reader, I feel like Veggiequeen is owed an apology by some regular posters here. It is intimidating for some to post in the first place, and I think Cathe does a great job discerning which questions she...

I have had the same experience. I am lifting more, but as I have, my ability to do push-ups has decreased. I am baffled by this. I can't give you any suggestions, but I wanted you to know that you aren't alone. Janet

LAST EDITED ON Jun-29-02 AT 09:24AM (Est)[p]Just erasing a double post.

I just read an article while I was on vacation in an old Self from last year (July 01) featuring Olympic swimmer Dara Torres and her Stretching guru Bob Cooley. He has a studio called Meridian Stretching in CA. You resist as you stretch to increase your muscle length. I just e-mailed him to...

I have 4 kids and I remember those times well. It is a really struggle to try and keep a schedule. I always tried to work out before they got up, but when I couldn't seem to squeeze in a workout I would make sure I got a good hard stroller walk in with lots of hills. The kids loved it and I...

RE: Hand Weights - too risky I would be interested in reading any research regarding the use of weights while doing step. I use kickbox gloves to add intensity to my workouts. Holding handweights sure would seem awkward. The step is already at 8 inches and if there aren't plyo moves in the...

I sent her the $2 she had requested for printing and shipping and never heard from her again. I was upset when I saw the thread get bumped up. Janet

Don't ever beat yourself up for things you could have done differently!! It won't change a thing. Be positive and look forward. Figure out what the best thing is to do now. Look back just enough to learn from your mistakes. I breastfed all four of my kids. The first one for 4 months, while...

I homeschooled my first two kids through 3rd grade, and I am planning on keeping my second two home next year. It will be K and 2nd. My big two are in 5th and 6th now. I loved it. I probably would have continued if I wasn't having babies at the time. If you have any specific questions...

Hi, I've been exercising consistently for 20+ years, with Cathe tapes on an 8 inch step for 1 1/2years. I just started wearing a heart rate monitor (by the way I'm 37)and my heart rate during regular tapes stays around 170, and with Intervals it climbs to 190+. I feel winded but I don't feel...

Hi Joyce! I live in Upper St. Clair, but I do all of my shopping, Sam's, Home Depot, Walmart, Target,etc. out in Robinson! I have added running in 2 times a week for 45-60minutes since the fall. I got a dog and he is a running fool! I use Cathe's tapes almost exclusively for cardio and when...

Hi Joyce, I'm from Pittsburgh too! Just wondering where you are from! Janet

Hi! I started with PowerMax as my first ever attempt at step aerobics (video or gym). I thought I was going to lose my mind! I kept at it and within 4 or 5 attempts, I had it down with no problem. That was less than a year ago, and I now have almost all of Cathe's tapes. Some are harder for...

Hi Jackie, I have a stairmaster as well and I used it for 9 years as my predominant form of cardio. It translated well into running as far as aerobic fitness went. When I used it I made sure not to use the hand rails too much and always did some interval training during the workouts. I wasn't...

Hi Stacey, If you love Cathe but are looking to try a newer non-Cathe video, you would probably enjoy Step This Way with Kristin Kaegen. I did it for the first time today and it was long and hard! 10 minute warm-up, 50 minutes of good hard stepping with 4 intervals thrown in, and a 15 minute ab...

RE: MadnNatsmom MadnNatsmom I thought you'd be interested to know that reading your post inspired me to start running again today. After 4 months of nothing but step, I decided I needed to cross train again. I had a great 4.5 mile run. I ran easy (10 minute miles) and it felt so good to be...

The tape is fun from a choregraphy standpoint if you like small movements and little steps. Intensity-wise I'd say it is less intense than Cathe's other full length step tapes because of those small movements. It also seems like your arms are less involved during this tape compared to others...