Cathe - I have an itch to place an order

Negin · 09-12-23, 07:57 AM

Based on recommendations from you wonderful ladies here, I'm about to order her glute bands - and, since she's offering 15-30% off more items - I'm wondering if I should order, and if so, what.

I already have:
Pure Strength
X-Train Burn Sets - Disc 3

I'm embarrassed to say that I've barely used either. Too many choices and too little time. I plan on using them soon once again.

I'm 55 and am not interested in:
Step
High-intensity
Jumping around workouts

I prefer:
Strength
Nothing overly complicated or advanced
No push-ups, or, at the very least, few of them
Nothing too fast and intense

I have to be honest here. Cathe has often intimidated me. i just completed Caroline Girvan's Iron series and loved it like you wouldn't believe. That will be part of my regular rotation from here on out.

Mind you, I don't have to get a strength workout. I'm open to pretty much anything that's low-impact. She has so many options. I feel overwhelmed, and would love to hear what your favorites of hers are. Thank you!

Kathy G · 09-12-23, 09:10 AM

If you love CG Iron, you would also like the STS 2.0 Strength workouts. They are slower paced and easy to modify heavier or lighter or use different equipment. The three leg workouts - Lower Body 1, Lower Body 2, and Parts Legs & Shoulders are straight forward and uncomplicated. These are my all time favorite leg workouts to date. The Upper Body 1 and Upper Body 2 workouts use resistance tubing as an option but modifications to use dumbbells or a barbell are also demonstrated. The Parts workouts use mainly weights with resistance finishers (but modifications are also shown). I can’t rave enough about STS 2.0! It is hands down one of the best heavier weight programs out there.

I’m doing the CG Iron 2 program in the app now. I just finished Day 3 this morning. Love it so far! They are 30-39 minutes long and comparable to the You Tube Iron 1 program. It was an adjustment going back to 15-30 second rests from the minute or two rests during STS 2.0 but I’m getting used to it.

Pam61 · 09-12-23, 10:58 AM

I would also recommend her STS 2.0 Strength workouts. Depending on what you feel you would use more of either the Total Body workouts or the Lower/Upper Split workouts. All the strength workouts in this particular series are my favorites.

Jane P. · 09-12-23, 01:08 PM

I only have the 3 total body ones, and I think they fit your desires. She does no push ups in any of the 3. She does do triceps dips in the warm up on one of them, but you can skip the move or warm up the triceps with light weights instead.

She uses the red band (the type with handles) to warm up the back muscles in most of them, but they don't cost much. You could also use a towel, but it would not stretch as well.

I have a lot of Cathe's weight workouts, but these are already a favorite because they are plain weight lifting and low rep.

I once had STS Meso 3, and I like these a lot better.

prettyinpink · 09-12-23, 01:48 PM

I agree that you might like the STS 2.0 total body workouts. I like Supersets the best of the three, and Giant Sets least. Giant Sets felt the most intense of the three to me, although I do like that it includes so many hip thrusts, since Cathe has not usually included hip thrusts in her workouts.

prettyinpink · 09-12-23, 01:49 PM

And I just saw Cathe has another preorder up for 4 DVDs, though this set is already filmed.

Paula N · 09-12-23, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prettyinpink

And I just saw Cathe has another preorder up for 4 DVDs, though this set is already filmed.

The Total Body Barbell and Killer Legs look interesting. Nice not to have to wait months and months for these ones! She mentioned shipping will be in December.

Negin · 09-13-23, 05:29 AM

Thank you all so much! I'll be placing an order soon, since we'll be stateside in just over a week. Can't wait!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kathy G

I’m doing the CG Iron 2 program in the app now.

Kathy, I wish so much that I could get the CG app, but, as my daughter kindly reminded me, I'm really not an app-type. I wish that Caroline offered regular streaming like Ellen, Jessica, and all the others. I want ease of use and something to play from my desktop.

Negin · 09-13-23, 05:40 AM

Is this the STS 2.0 Strength Workout? I want to make sure that I order the right set.

Rhonda · 09-13-23, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Negin

Is this the STS 2.0 Strength Workout? I want to make sure that I order the right set.

This is the one they are talking about
https://shop.cathe.com/Cathe-STS-2-0...gram-s/207.htm

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09-12-23, 07:57 AM
Negin Join Date: Nov 2011	Cathe - I have an itch to place an order Based on recommendations from you wonderful ladies here, I'm about to order her glute bands - and, since she's offering 15-30% off more items - I'm wondering if I should order, and if so, what. I already have: Pure Strength X-Train Burn Sets - Disc 3 I'm embarrassed to say that I've barely used either. Too many choices and too little time. I plan on using them soon once again. I'm 55 and am not interested in: Step High-intensity Jumping around workouts I prefer: Strength Nothing overly complicated or advanced No push-ups, or, at the very least, few of them Nothing too fast and intense I have to be honest here. Cathe has often intimidated me. i just completed Caroline Girvan's Iron series and loved it like you wouldn't believe. That will be part of my regular rotation from here on out. Mind you, I don't have to get a strength workout. I'm open to pretty much anything that's low-impact. She has so many options. I feel overwhelmed, and would love to hear what your favorites of hers are. Thank you! __________________ "Look at everything always as though you were seeing it either for the first or last time: Thus is your time on earth filled with glory." - Betty Smith, "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn"

09-12-23, 09:10 AM
Kathy G VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: USA	If you love CG Iron, you would also like the STS 2.0 Strength workouts. They are slower paced and easy to modify heavier or lighter or use different equipment. The three leg workouts - Lower Body 1, Lower Body 2, and Parts Legs & Shoulders are straight forward and uncomplicated. These are my all time favorite leg workouts to date. The Upper Body 1 and Upper Body 2 workouts use resistance tubing as an option but modifications to use dumbbells or a barbell are also demonstrated. The Parts workouts use mainly weights with resistance finishers (but modifications are also shown). I can’t rave enough about STS 2.0! It is hands down one of the best heavier weight programs out there. I’m doing the CG Iron 2 program in the app now. I just finished Day 3 this morning. Love it so far! They are 30-39 minutes long and comparable to the You Tube Iron 1 program. It was an adjustment going back to 15-30 second rests from the minute or two rests during STS 2.0 but I’m getting used to it. __________________ Completed Races: (4) 50 milers (2) 42 milers (1) 50k (10) Marathons (2) 20 milers (3) 25k’s (16) Half Marathons (1) 20k (6) 10 milers (1) 15k

09-12-23, 10:58 AM
Pam61 VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The Ocean State!	I would also recommend her STS 2.0 Strength workouts. Depending on what you feel you would use more of either the Total Body workouts or the Lower/Upper Split workouts. All the strength workouts in this particular series are my favorites. __________________ Pam April Focus: Lee Holden Qi Gong 30 Day Challenge

09-12-23, 01:08 PM
Jane P. VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Colorado Springs	I only have the 3 total body ones, and I think they fit your desires. She does no push ups in any of the 3. She does do triceps dips in the warm up on one of them, but you can skip the move or warm up the triceps with light weights instead. She uses the red band (the type with handles) to warm up the back muscles in most of them, but they don't cost much. You could also use a towel, but it would not stretch as well. I have a lot of Cathe's weight workouts, but these are already a favorite because they are plain weight lifting and low rep. I once had STS Meso 3, and I like these a lot better. __________________ "The two most powerful warriors are patience and time." Leo Tolstoy

09-12-23, 01:48 PM
prettyinpink Join Date: Jun 2009	I agree that you might like the STS 2.0 total body workouts. I like Supersets the best of the three, and Giant Sets least. Giant Sets felt the most intense of the three to me, although I do like that it includes so many hip thrusts, since Cathe has not usually included hip thrusts in her workouts.

09-12-23, 01:49 PM
prettyinpink Join Date: Jun 2009	And I just saw Cathe has another preorder up for 4 DVDs, though this set is already filmed.

09-13-23, 05:40 AM
Negin Join Date: Nov 2011	Is this the STS 2.0 Strength Workout? I want to make sure that I order the right set. __________________ "Look at everything always as though you were seeing it either for the first or last time: Thus is your time on earth filled with glory." - Betty Smith, "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn"