Cathe Power Hour

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This was a virgin to me. I have it on DVD along with Maximum Intensity Strength and Body Max (also a virgin and, after previewing some of the step portion it will probably stay that way forever). I was especially interested in trying it because Cathe's website says they picked the music to fit each of the exercises and I thought that would be great. I was wrong. The music was really "eh" and didn't get me moving. In Cathe's defense I was tired, AF arrived yesterday and my stomach was off earlier today so I was not at my best either but it seemed like the workout kind of dragged. Cathe didn't seem as up as she usually is and that with the music made it not my favorite Cathe workout. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't great. I had a really hard time picking the right weights too. I knew it was an endurance workout so lighter would be better but it was still hard. I had a worksheet ready though and made notes about what weights I used and what I'd try next time. Speaking of endurance... why oh why did she need to do 5 full minutes of LUNGES?! That was not just endurance, that was pure torture! I started with 5s, then went to 3s and probably should have done this section with no weights at all because I could not complete all the reps without my quads and hips screaming hellish screams. I took very quick breaks then got back into position and at least tried to do them all. The pushups were really tough too. I started on my toes and after about 12 reps went to my knees (the first set was 16, there were more after that and the tempo was, of course, varied). The abs weren't too killer though the very long holding plank position and then just taking your knees one at a time up and down to the floor was (and I'm usually really good for plank). I almost didn't do this workout today because I wanted a more strength building workout because I like those best. I also wanted to do a virgin workout and interestingly enough, most of what I had left were endurance workouts (I've been avoiding some Jari Love's too). Obviously, I avoid these types of workouts but I also learned that I need to do them more regularly because obviously, I need more endurance training. This workout was very tough for me and even if the music were better and Cathe had higher energy and I was in a better place it still would have been tough so whenever I get around to planning a rotation again I'm going to have to do one strength endurance training workout most weeks even if there are a lot of lunges in it!

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I'll probably try it again sometime, it just might note be the first one I think about grabbing when I'm looking for this kind of workout. I can't imagine the lunges getting easier. The only thing that would have been worse with those would have been plyo lunges, then I would have thrown a weight at the TV for sure. I didn't hate the workout, just didn't love it but should do it more because I need the endurance work. Anyway, it's on a dvd with MIS so I definitely won't be getting rid of it! :-)

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LOL! Oh my, I really love this one. I just did this one in a short rotation. The lunges KILL the first time around, but it gets better the next time. I find it helps with my cycling. I also notice that it's so easy for me to get up from the floor when I've been doing this kind of stuff.You do much better with the pushups than me. I have a super tough time with those.Well, I'm not going to ask you to try this one again, although you'll find that it's really rewarding to master those freakin' lunges.

This was a virgin to me. I have it on DVD along with Maximum Intensity Strength and Body Max (also a virgin and, after previewing some of the step portion it will probably stay that way forever). I was especially interested in trying it because Cathe's website says they picked the music to fit each of the exercises and I thought that would be great. I was wrong. The music was really "eh" and didn't get me moving. In Cathe's defense I was tired, AF arrived yesterday and my stomach was off earlier today so I was not at my best either but it seemed like the workout kind of dragged. Cathe didn't seem as up as she usually is and that with the music made it not my favorite Cathe workout. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't great. I had a really hard time picking the right weights too. I knew it was an endurance workout so lighter would be better but it was still hard. I had a worksheet ready though and made notes about what weights I used and what I'd try next time. Speaking of endurance... why oh why did she need to do 5 full minutes of LUNGES?! That was not just endurance, that was pure torture! I started with 5s, then went to 3s and probably should have done this section with no weights at all because I could not complete all the reps without my quads and hips screaming hellish screams. I took very quick breaks then got back into position and at least tried to do them all. The pushups were really tough too. I started on my toes and after about 12 reps went to my knees (the first set was 16, there were more after that and the tempo was, of course, varied). The abs weren't too killer though the very long holding plank position and then just taking your knees one at a time up and down to the floor was (and I'm usually really good for plank). I almost didn't do this workout today because I wanted a more strength building workout because I like those best. I also wanted to do a virgin workout and interestingly enough, most of what I had left were endurance workouts (I've been avoiding some Jari Love's too). Obviously, I avoid these types of workouts but I also learned that I need to do them more regularly because obviously, I need more endurance training. This workout was very tough for me and even if the music were better and Cathe had higher energy and I was in a better place it still would have been tough so whenever I get around to planning a rotation again I'm going to have to do one strength endurance training workout most weeks even if there are a lot of lunges in it!

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I'll probably try it again sometime, it just might note be the first one I think about grabbing when I'm looking for this kind of workout. I can't imagine the lunges getting easier. The only thing that would have been worse with those would have been plyo lunges, then I would have thrown a weight at the TV for sure. I didn't hate the workout, just didn't love it but should do it more because I need the endurance work. Anyway, it's on a dvd with MIS so I definitely won't be getting rid of it! :-)

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LOL! Oh my, I really love this one. I just did this one in a short rotation. The lunges KILL the first time around, but it gets better the next time. I find it helps with my cycling. I also notice that it's so easy for me to get up from the floor when I've been doing this kind of stuff.You do much better with the pushups than me. I have a super tough time with those.Well, I'm not going to ask you to try this one again, although you'll find that it's really rewarding to master those freakin' lunges.

This was a virgin to me. I have it on DVD along with Maximum Intensity Strength and Body Max (also a virgin and, after previewing some of the step portion it will probably stay that way forever). I was especially interested in trying it because Cathe's website says they picked the music to fit each of the exercises and I thought that would be great. I was wrong. The music was really "eh" and didn't get me moving. In Cathe's defense I was tired, AF arrived yesterday and my stomach was off earlier today so I was not at my best either but it seemed like the workout kind of dragged. Cathe didn't seem as up as she usually is and that with the music made it not my favorite Cathe workout. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't great. I had a really hard time picking the right weights too. I knew it was an endurance workout so lighter would be better but it was still hard. I had a worksheet ready though and made notes about what weights I used and what I'd try next time. Speaking of endurance... why oh why did she need to do 5 full minutes of LUNGES?! That was not just endurance, that was pure torture! I started with 5s, then went to 3s and probably should have done this section with no weights at all because I could not complete all the reps without my quads and hips screaming hellish screams. I took very quick breaks then got back into position and at least tried to do them all. The pushups were really tough too. I started on my toes and after about 12 reps went to my knees (the first set was 16, there were more after that and the tempo was, of course, varied). The abs weren't too killer though the very long holding plank position and then just taking your knees one at a time up and down to the floor was (and I'm usually really good for plank). I almost didn't do this workout today because I wanted a more strength building workout because I like those best. I also wanted to do a virgin workout and interestingly enough, most of what I had left were endurance workouts (I've been avoiding some Jari Love's too). Obviously, I avoid these types of workouts but I also learned that I need to do them more regularly because obviously, I need more endurance training. This workout was very tough for me and even if the music were better and Cathe had higher energy and I was in a better place it still would have been tough so whenever I get around to planning a rotation again I'm going to have to do one strength endurance training workout most weeks even if there are a lot of lunges in it!

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I only did the bi's and tri's from this video but now I want to do it on leg day if i can't get legs done at the Sweat Shop!  Thanks for the review, !

 

I had to chuckle - we are opposites, I tend to shy away from the real heavy strength building workouts and always seem to gravitate towards ligher weights, high reps!

I am trying to figure out what to do next - after Margaret (which is high rep, lighter weight - but doesn't have some of the cardio and compound/combined exercises I like).  Contemplating 's Slim Series, Slim in 6, Slim Series Express rotation also thinking about CLX.  I'm a little scared of CLX b/c I have heard it is tough on the back.  I am also thinking about Coffey Meyer - but I almost want to get more of her workouts so I can follow one of the rotation she posts on her web page.....silly me!  Slim Series may win b/c I have all the workout except Keep it Up.  For CLX, I'm eyeing the possibility of doing it all with bands - but I would

like a better band set  - one where I would actually know the amount of resistance on the bands.  I really should do my Tracie Long's too.  Too many workouts, too little time.

 

Either way, I shouldn't be looking to purchase anything b/c I'm broke!

 

I bet you will like MIS better - BodyMax is more of an endurance workout.  I think I may still have it on VHS.  I remember it being a personal victory one time when I completed the whole thing in one go! 

Take care!Donna

Subject: Cathe Power Hour

To: exercisevideos Date: Friday, August 5, 2011, 3:29 PM

 

This was a virgin to me. I have it on DVD along with Maximum Intensity Strength and Body Max (also a virgin and, after previewing some of the step portion it will probably stay that way forever). I was especially interested in trying it because Cathe's website says they picked the music to fit each of the exercises and I thought that would be great. I was wrong. The music was really " eh " and didn't get me moving. In Cathe's defense I was tired, AF arrived yesterday and my stomach was off earlier today so I was not at my best either but it seemed like the workout kind of dragged. Cathe didn't seem as up as she usually is and that with the music made it not my favorite Cathe workout. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't great. I had a really hard time picking the right weights too. I knew it was an endurance workout so lighter would be better but it was still hard. I had a worksheet ready though and made notes about what weights I used

and what I'd try next time. Speaking of endurance... why oh why did she need to do 5 full minutes of LUNGES?! That was not just endurance, that was pure torture! I started with 5s, then went to 3s and probably should have done this section with no weights at all because I could not complete all the reps without my quads and hips screaming hellish screams. I took very quick breaks then got back into position and at least tried to do them all. The pushups were really tough too. I started on my toes and after about 12 reps went to my knees (the first set was 16, there were more after that and the tempo was, of course, varied). The abs weren't too killer though the very long holding plank position and then just taking your knees one at a time up and down to the floor was (and I'm usually really good for plank). I almost didn't do this workout today because I wanted a more strength building workout because I like those best. I also wanted to do a virgin

workout and interestingly enough, most of what I had left were endurance workouts (I've been avoiding some Jari Love's too). Obviously, I avoid these types of workouts but I also learned that I need to do them more regularly because obviously, I need more endurance training. This workout was very tough for me and even if the music were better and Cathe had higher energy and I was in a better place it still would have been tough so whenever I get around to planning a rotation again I'm going to have to do one strength endurance training workout most weeks even if there are a lot of lunges in it!

 

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I only did the bi's and tri's from this video but now I want to do it on leg day if i can't get legs done at the Sweat Shop!  Thanks for the review, !

 

I had to chuckle - we are opposites, I tend to shy away from the real heavy strength building workouts and always seem to gravitate towards ligher weights, high reps!

I am trying to figure out what to do next - after Margaret (which is high rep, lighter weight - but doesn't have some of the cardio and compound/combined exercises I like).  Contemplating 's Slim Series, Slim in 6, Slim Series Express rotation also thinking about CLX.  I'm a little scared of CLX b/c I have heard it is tough on the back.  I am also thinking about Coffey Meyer - but I almost want to get more of her workouts so I can follow one of the rotation she posts on her web page.....silly me!  Slim Series may win b/c I have all the workout except Keep it Up.  For CLX, I'm eyeing the possibility of doing it all with bands - but I would

like a better band set  - one where I would actually know the amount of resistance on the bands.  I really should do my Tracie Long's too.  Too many workouts, too little time.

 

Either way, I shouldn't be looking to purchase anything b/c I'm broke!

 

I bet you will like MIS better - BodyMax is more of an endurance workout.  I think I may still have it on VHS.  I remember it being a personal victory one time when I completed the whole thing in one go! 

Take care!Donna

Subject: Cathe Power Hour

To: exercisevideos Date: Friday, August 5, 2011, 3:29 PM

 

This was a virgin to me. I have it on DVD along with Maximum Intensity Strength and Body Max (also a virgin and, after previewing some of the step portion it will probably stay that way forever). I was especially interested in trying it because Cathe's website says they picked the music to fit each of the exercises and I thought that would be great. I was wrong. The music was really " eh " and didn't get me moving. In Cathe's defense I was tired, AF arrived yesterday and my stomach was off earlier today so I was not at my best either but it seemed like the workout kind of dragged. Cathe didn't seem as up as she usually is and that with the music made it not my favorite Cathe workout. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't great. I had a really hard time picking the right weights too. I knew it was an endurance workout so lighter would be better but it was still hard. I had a worksheet ready though and made notes about what weights I used

and what I'd try next time. Speaking of endurance... why oh why did she need to do 5 full minutes of LUNGES?! That was not just endurance, that was pure torture! I started with 5s, then went to 3s and probably should have done this section with no weights at all because I could not complete all the reps without my quads and hips screaming hellish screams. I took very quick breaks then got back into position and at least tried to do them all. The pushups were really tough too. I started on my toes and after about 12 reps went to my knees (the first set was 16, there were more after that and the tempo was, of course, varied). The abs weren't too killer though the very long holding plank position and then just taking your knees one at a time up and down to the floor was (and I'm usually really good for plank). I almost didn't do this workout today because I wanted a more strength building workout because I like those best. I also wanted to do a virgin

workout and interestingly enough, most of what I had left were endurance workouts (I've been avoiding some Jari Love's too). Obviously, I avoid these types of workouts but I also learned that I need to do them more regularly because obviously, I need more endurance training. This workout was very tough for me and even if the music were better and Cathe had higher energy and I was in a better place it still would have been tough so whenever I get around to planning a rotation again I'm going to have to do one strength endurance training workout most weeks even if there are a lot of lunges in it!

 

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LOL! Yeah, it definitely would have been!

I'll have to watch more of Body Max. Both you and Donna like it so maybe it would be worth trying. Then again, you both really like Power Hour and I'm not wild about it so maybe I'd be fine not making Body Max a priority anytime soon too! ;-)

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LOL! Oh my, I really love this one. I just did this one in a short rotation. The lunges KILL the first time around, but it gets better the next time. I find it helps with my cycling. I also notice that it's so easy for me to get up from the floor when I've been doing this kind of stuff.You do much better with the pushups than me. I have a super tough time with those.Well, I'm not going to ask you to try this one again, although you'll find that it's really rewarding to master those freakin' lunges.

This was a virgin to me. I have it on DVD along with Maximum Intensity Strength and Body Max (also a virgin and, after previewing some of the step portion it will probably stay that way forever). I was especially interested in trying it because Cathe's website says they picked the music to fit each of the exercises and I thought that would be great. I was wrong. The music was really "eh" and didn't get me moving. In Cathe's defense I was tired, AF arrived yesterday and my stomach was off earlier today so I was not at my best either but it seemed like the workout kind of dragged. Cathe didn't seem as up as she usually is and that with the music made it not my favorite Cathe workout. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't great. I had a really hard time picking the right weights too. I knew it was an endurance workout so lighter would be better but it was still hard. I had a worksheet ready though and made notes about what weights I used and what I'd try next time. Speaking of endurance... why oh why did she need to do 5 full minutes of LUNGES?! That was not just endurance, that was pure torture! I started with 5s, then went to 3s and probably should have done this section with no weights at all because I could not complete all the reps without my quads and hips screaming hellish screams. I took very quick breaks then got back into position and at least tried to do them all. The pushups were really tough too. I started on my toes and after about 12 reps went to my knees (the first set was 16, there were more after that and the tempo was, of course, varied). The abs weren't too killer though the very long holding plank position and then just taking your knees one at a time up and down to the floor was (and I'm usually really good for plank). I almost didn't do this workout today because I wanted a more strength building workout because I like those best. I also wanted to do a virgin workout and interestingly enough, most of what I had left were endurance workouts (I've been avoiding some Jari Love's too). Obviously, I avoid these types of workouts but I also learned that I need to do them more regularly because obviously, I need more endurance training. This workout was very tough for me and even if the music were better and Cathe had higher energy and I was in a better place it still would have been tough so whenever I get around to planning a rotation again I'm going to have to do one strength endurance training workout most weeks even if there are a lot of lunges in it!