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No more meniscus Hi Jean: In 1985 I had arthroscopic surgery on the left knee to diagnose persistent knee problems that started when I hyperextended the knee in a skiing fall. Before the surgery I told the surgeon I couldn't be on crutches because I had a four-month-old baby at the time. When...

glucosamine, et al Hi, Lora: I've been using glucosamine, chondroitin, and MSM (sulfur) in combination for about six months. I'm lucky in that I have no reaction, and lazy in that although I'm a fish-eating vegetarian, I will sometimes use animal derived medicines. After twenty years of waiting...

Shoulders Hi, Ginny: I've read in a few places that for some folks upright rows are hard on the shoulder joint in general and moreso when using a bar rather than dumbells because the joint becomes locked into a certain trajectory that it may not like. I always use dumbells for upright rows and...

don't give up! Sandra: I have a tiny living room and two left feet so it took forever to get that tape, but I promise you will enjoy it if you ever do learn it. However, if you give up, try trading it at Video Fitness (I think there's a link in Cathe's site somewhere) and then you won't feel...

Good Idea... Dear Nancy: Good thinking! I know I'm too often guilty of wiating till after working out to hydrate, so I'll bet you're right on that. I'll try it out (due for intervals tomaorrow) and see how it goes. Thanks.

Since everyone handled this sensitive subject so thoughtfully, I thought I'd throw in my 2 cents and ask for a Labrador in the crew working out behind Cathe. Imagine the tail-wagging modifications. LOL!! Actually, I do have a question. When doing a really tough cardio workout, my fingers and...

I know the feeling What I do is tuck my pelvis and contract my abs--that prevents the back arching. Then I visualise this core strength helping me with the tough load.Then I slow down and keep the best form I can til I reach failure. Good luck. --Ann

Liberate yourself! Dear Amy: I had the same problem with my mountain bike until I got a special seat with a groove down the middle completely alleviating the pressure. There is one on the market called the "liberator". I know REI (rei.com) has several such models to choose from. Terry Bicycles...

Hello Everyone: I recently found a Step Co. Step at a local sports equipment exchange place for 30 bucks. What a deal. After many years on a small unadjustable 8 inch step that I always liked just fine due to the price of the Step Co. one (I'd rather spend my money on new tapes...) I'm...

Better Butt I never dreamed I'd post on this subject but when you're waiting up for your teenager on a Friday night your boundaries get stretched....My hubby revealed to me not long after I acquired the PS and MIS tapes that he liked what was happening "back there." He said I used to be "kind...

Animal Lovers! Just read a review of the book "Dogs That Know When Their Owners Are Coming Home." It sounds as though for the first time someone has written a book about the emotional and mental powers of dogs backed up by some scientific method so the poo-pooers of such ideas will not have...

No ACL at all Hi Stebby: Oddly enough it was after I tore my ACL that I started to excersize seriously. I completely severed it in a skiing accident and damaged the meniscus as well. By the time I had health insurance three years later the ligament was too atrophied to reapir and I couldn't...

how much cardio Hi again Deandra: I do three pure cardio sessions a week for 45-60 minutes. I make sure one of them is an interval workout and I am definitely seeing progress. As far as toning, I know my calves and biceps have benefitted, and probably other things to a lesser extent. I hope...

Weary Waitress Feet Hi Deandra: Though I'm not Cathe and can't really answer your question, I can sympathize. I wait tables about 30 hours a week and there are busy days when I come home and feel like I've already worked out and the last thing I want to see is my copy of Powermax. However...

Reebok Step? Hi, Julie: I have an old DP step which I love except for the fact that the only two height options I have are 8" or about 2 1/2". I was wondering if you know whether or not one can still buy a Reebok step and if they are cheaper than Step Co. steps. Thanks and good luck with those...

Thanks, everyone! Thanks for the online etiquette check. I'm relatively new to internet forums and just want to make sure I don't offend anyone at this inspiring and fun site. --Ann

Thanks, Cathe My medicine ball is the basketball-sized kind and thanks to your suggestion I have a more comfortable way to do triceps dips now! I can't wait to try out the cycling intervals you suggested--it's pouring rain outside, so tonight's the night. Thanks for you thorough and excellent...

Dear Cathe: I hope it's not rude to keep trying to post the same question...my timing is terrible: I originally posted literally while you were going into labor, then twice more right after you'd answered a bunch of questions. Anyway, I mean no offense but if you have time to check out my...

Dear Cathe: My timing is awful. Last time I had a question was when you were going into labor, and then I picked a time right before you took time off from the forum to ask it again. If you catch this and have time to answer "Two questions" posted on 1/26 I'd be very grateful. Meanwhile, enjoy...

Cathe: Belated congrats and felicitations!Thinking of you over the past few weeks has brought back many memories of when my son was first born. I hope you are enjoying this special time as much as I did. While you were going into labor I was posting a question....is there anything a person can...