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Anyone have any info or opinions on how the "sweat factor" relates to heart rate and, ultimately, calories burned? Is it true that the sweatiest workouts mean a higher heart rate (obviously working harder) which means you are burning more calories? This probably sounds like a dumb question...

Beth, Check out www.implantinfo.com - seems like a wealth of information there and a forum where many personal experiences are shared. I have often thought of doing this, too - I have practically no breast tissue left after breastfeeding for more than 4 years combined! But I am so terrified...

A kooikerhondje??? Maybe translates "kooky hound" Wouldn't surprise me!:P Kerrie

I sweat buckets with just about any workout, but for intensity, I'd have to say IMAX2 and the Terminator workouts. The sweatiest of all for me, though, is Tae Bo advanced... Kerrie

I don't know for sure, but I wonder if it's a genetic thing. I bet nutrition, hormones, etc. have a lot to do with it, too. I've heard there is a special vitamin formula you can buy just for hair...my mother in law takes them and swears by them. Kerrie

We had the same thing happen to us, except ours was in a basket hanging on our front door. I kept the nest there because the birds had babies (so cute!) and I thought they would be safer in there. But I felt bad because every time we opened the door, the parent birds would fly off! Eventually...

The thread about how you behave during a Cathe workout reminded me how much I enoyed Cathe's personality when I first discovered her workouts (compared to so many other fitness "gurus" who seem so robotic!) Yes, those evil little laughs during biceps, and especially those ice breakers in Boot...

Boot camp was the first Cathe workout I tried and I was immediately hooked! It is tough, but definitely do-able! Some of the 8 cycles are harder than others, but like Cathe says, "you can do anything for a minute!" I love the variety of non-step interval aerobics. Kerrie

Hi guys - Do any of you have any thoughts on what to look for in a heart rate monitor? Any brands you love/hate? Features that are must haves? Best places/sites to buy them? TIA! Kerrie

Let's see... 1. bought a fabulous dress for a 40th birthday celebration with my childhood girlfriends...and, thought, hmmm...this is what 40 looks like?? 2. didn't eat any ice cream last night so that I will be sure to fit into said dress on Saturday... 3. no nasty comments from dh on price...

I found Cathe on Fit TV last summer when I was looking for a boot camp type workout - and found Boot Camp! Loved it the minute I tried it, and the rest was history! I'm not a big forum person, but I really love reading the posts here and feel like I've learned more about fitness here in the...

Kit, you're awesome. Thanks again. Kerrie

Hey, Kit, I reread your post and saw that you did give me specific suggestions for a second rest week - sorry I missed it the first time. I understand it to mean that do what I normally do, but work at about 50% of my normal capacity to begin with and slowly work my way back, correct? Thanks...

Wow. I didn't realize how serious this could be - I'm so glad I posted! Thanks for all your replies. Just to clarify, I did take 3 rest days during that 18 day rotation, and have been a consistent exerciser for more than 12 years. But, yes, it appears I was definitely overtraining! Also, I...

Hi everyone! Has this happened to anyone else? After a particularly tough rotation (consisting of 1 hr cardio and 1 hr strength on most days for 18 days) I took the advice from this forum and planned on a rest week. I was going to ski, but ended up being cabin bound due to a blizzard with...

Hi everyone ~ I never used to think much about my workouts in terms of rotations - just kind of did what I felt like, but tried to make sure I had a mix of cardio and strength (not understanding the difference between endurance, circuit, intervals, etc) Since joining the forum and learning...

>I used to use 2 sets of risers but then started using 1 when >I saw Cathe posted about getting a good workout with just 1 >set. Except for Lowmax, I only use 1 now. I feel more "dancy" >that way & have more fun! > > >Marla When this thread came up, I searched for a thread/response...

It's great to know you're not the only one, isn't it?? I thought I was so wierd in my obsession until I joined this forum! Now, we can all be wierd together :P Kerrie

I'm definitely in the minority here, it seems, so I thought I'd post just to give you another opinion... IMAX2 is one of my favorite Cathe workouts by far - I love it, love it, love it. Fun and extremely challenging. C&W is one of my least favorites! Maybe I haven't given it enough of a...

>Hi there! > >I try to get out 2 or 3 times a week. If I have time, I run >about 6 miles (10 km) but my normal route is about 6.5 km. I >hate running on treadmills and only do it if it's absolutely >necessary (so read: never!). I'm the one out running in the >blizzard or the torrential...