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I would go back to customer service about this as the User Guide is supposed to be part of the total STS package. I ordered STS years after it was released and got the hard copy of the User Guide. If they are out of hard copies they should at least send you a download copy.

I did that. Once I finished my repeat of Meso 3 I took a week off and then did STS 2 Body Parts. It worked out well as I could go a bit heavier for the body parts workouts after completing STS.

My suggestions based on my experience. Start by figuring out what your 1 rep max is. This is important to get the most out of the series. Then do it in sequence from Meso 1 to 3 the first time you do it. I found I needed to work in sequence as my grip strength wasn't that great at first but...

The standing straddle with thoracic rotation and the hip flexor/hamstring sequence. I also use one yoga block under me in the glute bridge work as a marker to make sure my hips don't dip.

Did the full workout today and used my yoga blocks. They definitely help with some of the moves. Although, nothing helps with those bear crawl/shoulder taps. Those are hard. I agree with the missed cueing, but that will get better the more I do the workout and learn the reps. Overall, I...

Did this one today and worked up a sweat. A nice approx. 30-minute workout with some fun moves. Some of the combos were a bit of a mental challenge too. Liked the light weight work in between to change things up.

I did this the other day and my legs are still feeling it. Agree it's not like other Bootcamp workouts but it is a good barre leg workout.

I moved to streaming a while back due to delays in shipping DVDs to New Zealand. Shipping costs are also prohibitive for me purchasing Cathe gear. I've found the occasional item on Amazon, like the step mat, but mostly I have to find local substitutes. I agree for those who have issues...

I just finished this workout, and I found it faster paced and more metabolic than a more strength focused workout. It had some good combos, some balance challenges, some core work, just a bit of everything, and definitely got the heart rate up. I went a bit lighter with my weights than normal...

Was short on time again today so did the all standing premix for this. Clocks in at just under 30 minutes. A pretty intense warm up with medium tension resistance tubing, followed by some nice upper body combos with some balance challenges thrown in. Not bad for a sub-30-minute workout but...

I did the premix 1 to this yesterday which doesn't include the core work. I was short on time so couldn't do the full workout. It was a good flexibility workout, clocking in at around 30 minutes. Although next time I do it I will use yoga blocks for some of the moves as I was struggling a...

Just did this one starting with the 2-minute balance challenge. Was fine until I closed my eyes. The full workout was fun and challenging. Was doing pretty good until the balance discs came out. Taking a foot off and then placing it back on the disc to switch and do the other side was so...

I did this one in a workout the other day. First side was OK but the second side my kneeling leg (which was just working) was cramping and I had to keep stopping. In future I will need to pause the workout and stretch before going to the other side.

Thanks for posting these Facebook links FitSaxe! I wouldn't have known about them otherwise. It's really good to have Cathe talking us through the workouts. :)

When I do Downward Dog, I have my knees bent and I'm up on my toes. My Pilates instructor taught me this modification. I don't have the flexibility to get my heels to the floor, and this is the only way I can get my hips up and back. If I straighten my legs my body weight comes forward and...

I also look to Ingrid for modifications.

Thanks for sharing. Based on your description I doubt these would suit me. I think my arms would fatigue very quickly before I got any other workout benefits.

I didn't even know these existed. Had a look and found lots of different ones at different price points. Also, watched a video review for Z-Ropes which can be adjusted with 3 different springs for different intensity workouts. They also talked about the handles being upgraded from previous...

Once every 4 weeks I do a big grocery shop and have to carry the groceries in boxes from my car up a flight of stairs to my front door. Thanks to functional training with strength and balance I can do this.

Same here. I recently did STS 1 again. I like STS 2, but I get better results with STS 1. If I had to make a choice between them, I would go for STS 1.