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Cathe Friedrich's Gym Style - Chest & Triceps |
  Nice workout with heavy weights |
| I enjoy this workout because it does enough exercises for one one muscle group. I thought some of the weights seemed to high so I just lowered mine. What a good soreness the next day though! Just started getting Cathe workouts and I love them! - posted by Terri on 4/11/2012 |
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| I know when Cathe says, "I'll be using 20s" that I won't. What a workout. I love this one. - posted by CJ on 2/9/2012 |
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| This workout delivers results |
| Wow - what a great workout for your chest and triceps. Yes, 72 pushups are a lot, but don't we love a challenge? Those worried about wrist problems can modify by using pushup bars or even dumbbells to keep your wrists straight. After the pushups, the chest workout is quite a burner with multiple sets of presses and flies and then incline presses and incline flies. The tricep work is varied and challenging. Cathe's demeanor is so pleasant and encouraging, and as always, her cueing and form are perfect. This workout is somewhat shorter than other Cathe workouts, but it is super efficient. - posted by Jennifer B on 11/17/2011 |
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| Cathe's Gym Style Workouts Great for all Fitness Levels |
| Cathe's Gym Style Workouts are classified as advanced and they are for sure, but I do think her set of 3 Gym Style Workouts are great for beginners as well. She performs the exercises with great form and the exercises are ones that all women (and men) should learn. Once you learn the various exercises, you can go to any gym if you are traveling and do the majority of them in the free weight area. What's also great about this series is that she tells you what weight she's using, so it gives you an idea of what someone her age (40ish) and fitness level can do. I would probably be considered advanced and I still can't do some of the weight she does on certain exercises, but I love that it gives me something to strive for. Why I think they are great for beginners is that we women often lift way too light to see improvement, Cathe tells you what weight she's lifting, and while 20lb dumbbells on your 3rd set of flies might be too much for you, you can use any weight and build yourself up, while learning proper form. I just think these are key to anyone wanting to build lean muscle the right way. Cathe pushes you to get that last rep out when you really don't think it is possible. Oh, you'll be feeling it the next day and the day after that, but the results are worth it! - posted by Connie Tosh on 5/9/2011 |
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| AWESOME workout !! |
| I started using all three of the Gym Style workouts about three months ago, and I'm very pleased with the results. DO NOT let fear keep you from trying this workout (something I did for a long time). Yes, Cathe's workouts are tough, but they can be modified to your fitness level by using lighter weights. I started out doing the shorter pre-mixes and then worked up to the full workout. Due to a previous back injury, I can't do "real" pushups, even from the knees. No problem, I just do wall pushups instead. I started out close to the wall and as I got stronger, I moved my feet further away. Now I do all 72 pushups in the set, and even though I've modified them, believe me, I still feel the results the next day!! This is a great workout, give it a try! - posted by Laura on 12/31/2010 |
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| Not that motivating |
| I've tried this DVD a few times because sometimes the first impression of a workout can be different later on. However, as much as I want to like it, it has quite a boredom factor for me. Early on I find myself wondering how much longer it will be (and I rarely ever do that - I'm a workout addict). I'm also missing the sweat and elevated heart rate that I get from other weight workouts. I also prefer to get more muscles worked in about 50 min than just two. The title is true in that it is a gym style workout with a slow pace and plenty of rest in-between. Just not what I'm looking for. I really think Cathe's best workouts to-date are the Pyramid Upper Body and Butts & Guts. Not even her latest Mesocycle, STS or 2010 workouts come close to those. - posted by holly on 12/4/2010 |
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| Cathe is the best, if you are serious about transforming your body |
| Yep, I'll repeat the headline: if you really want to transform your body, if you have strong will, if you're very serious about your fitness - you don't have to join a gym, because Cathe Friedrich is there for you! I'm a huge fan of Cathe. This workout is 40 minutes of non-stop chest and triceps work (with dumbbells, barbell and a resistance band) and it's very thorough. Production quality is great, too. - posted by Sandra on 10/24/2010 |
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| Great! |
| I love Cathe's gym style workouts. You get results! She really concentrates on the muscles she says your going to work. I rotate this workout with her other video Back,Shoulder and Bicep. You don't miss a muscle! - posted by Carla on 9/23/2010 |
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| Didn't Love It |
| In fairness, I am a personal trainer so I try to use DVDs to learn new stuff. I believe this would be a great/challenging dvd for most people, but I didn't find it that valuable. That said, I LOVE most of her DVDs.... - posted by Ami J on 6/10/2010 |
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| Cathe Friedrich - Gym Style |
| Love it love it love it! Have the three Gym Style workouts. Cathe really works you hard but it's worthwhile! Recommend this DVD series - she's tougher than any personal trainer I've ever had at the gym. I'm an ex-figure skater and I've been working out at the gym for over 15 years - it can be hard to get a "tough" workout that pushes you a little bit - with this series you can work out to your own level (up and down), mix it up and get great results! Cathe is very encouraging and you really feel good when you can see Cathe and her experienced crew sometimes struggling with the weights as much as you are! Really felt it the day after the first time I did this DVD - Tough but FANTASTIC! - posted by Natalie on 5/30/2010 |
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