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Hi Guys, Thanks for your kind words, I really appreciate it. My doc says it's so small I should go ahead and continue with my exercising, I just need to be careful with lifting and ab work. So today I wrote up a rotation for myself. I incorporated high reps, pyramid upper body and various...

Pyramid upper body up or down premix and skip the abs. It ends up being around 23 mins. It moves fast between exercises so be fully set up. Sent from my iPhone using CatheForum

BodyMax 2 is my all time favorite as well and the first I ever learned. I do not like dancy or difficult moves at all because I stumble all over myself and get annoyed. More than any other video she has, I feel Cathe took her time teaching this one so you learn each section smoothly and there...

JoeJack, That is good to hear. I am very anxious to get back to exercising as it has left a big void in my life. I have been doing a lot of internet searching and I have seen that this is a common problem, even with heavy lifters. Just curious, is there anything you think I absolutely...

Well, I have not been on the forum or posted for a couple months. On my very first day starting the 90 day Xtrain rotation I discovered I had an umbilical hernia. I can't explain how I figured it out, it just felt weird and after some self examination I found the small pea sized bump right...

Oh my gosh, this looks like so much fun. I have really missed the CF and TTM workouts, so I think I will give this one a try. Thanks so much! This looks like it is going to be one of my favorites!!!!

Wow, I must say this was a fascinating thread to read with good points all around. Sent from my iPhone using CatheForum

Lioness- I am so with you. I think the show sets unrealistic expectations regarding weight loss. At least they get shocked when the doctor assesses their health and they learn healthy eating habits. But there is no way they can maintain that level of exercise nor should they. Sent from my...

Hi, Also not Cathe, but I bet it's ok to modify the schedule as long as you are giving each muscle group adequate time to recover after strength training sessions. Elizabeth

Hi Candiceena, I started with that same basic workout video - it's a great one to start with. I don't know what weight your handweights are, but many of the low impact series - namely Slide n Glide, Turbo Barre, Cardio Supersets, Afterburn and the Yoga DVD's use limited equipment and none in...

Hi, I'm not Cathe, but I used my band today and I automatically reached for the blue one because that is what she is using, but in my box, blue is actually the most resistant. Red was the medium resistance. Elizabeth

1000 calories per day seems unadvisable. Research shows when you go too low in calories your metabolism will slow down to compensate. It's common knowledge now that you actually must eat in order to lose weight. It just needs to be the right food. If you have a desk job but work out 1...

OK! I just wanted to thank everyone for their replies and to say I started the 90 day undulating program. I did NOT do the 1 rep max, but I have been a habitual note taker with prior Cathe weight workouts so I reviewed those and had a great workout. I had taken almost 3 weeks off of any type...

Hi Lina, If you are doing the 30 day Cardio + Strength, then you start out with All Out Low Impact Hiit: Premix 2 - Low Impact Hiit + Burn Set Chest. 53 mins If you are doing the 30 day Undulating w/ Ride you start with Burn Sets: Chest, Back and Shoulders. 50 mins Have a great day...

I think I am going to give it a try without it. I will follow Cathe's advice and use her weight as a guide (and drop it waaayyyy down, lol). Galina, I too have noticed that my lifting capacity changes from day to day. That was another reason didn't feel like going through the one rep...

Thanks for updating us. I have never tried the nasal strips for my congestion, so next time I'll give them a go.

Hi Cathe, So then would you recommend doing the 100 rep challenge on the same day you workout that muscle group since you aren't sore "yet."or do another muscle altogether that has had a couple days rest and wont be worked the next day. I guess I am searching for a "structure" in which to...

Good catch! I was wondering about that myself.

Has anyone started a formal "Xtrain Check-in thread?" I would love to be a part of that. This is my first time ever doing a program of this commitment level and could use help with accountability... ;) Elizabeth

Amie, Did you start with Tabata 1 only, or did you go for multiple tabatas. I'm a little (a lot) scared of this workout! Also, good music never gets old. I recently added to my ipod oldies but goodies from my childhood - Journey, Go-Go's, Psychodelic Furs, etc. Also, one of my...