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Cathe Friedrich's Muscle Max |
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| All I have to say is... WOW! It's a tough one. I loved it! - posted by Laura on 11/15/2008 |
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| Just like taking a body pump class at the gym!! |
| I used to take classes at the gym about 3 times a week but I have no time to go anymore. I did this workout at home yesterday and I am so sore today, it is just as good (if not better) as going to the gym. It is very easy to follow with a lot of basic move's and you can increase or decrease the weights to suit your fitness level. I used half the weight as Cathe uses and I still got a great workout. I saw results right away, and I can feel it in my arms & legs today. This is my first Cathe video and I will start buying her video's from now on. The time just flew by when I did this workout. You will feel the burn and love the results! - posted by Erin on 11/1/2008 |
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| A Keeper |
| I like this one as much as Muscle Endurance. I also thought they would be too similar, and they are in some respects, but there are some different moves using the band. With Cathe there is always repetition in her workouts. But, she does give a consistent tough workout. The ab work was good too. She is my favorite for core work! I am not fond of the rocket shoots so I substituted. Other than that, I have no complaints. - posted by Cam on 7/24/2008 |
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| Great Total Body Workout |
| I was afraid that this video would be a repeat of Cathe's Muscle Endurance workout, but it's not. Lots of different moves, and gives a great burn. This will help with shaping muscles and increasing overall endurance. - posted by Rhonda on 7/19/2008 |
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| My favorite DVD for weights |
| I don't use this DVD exclusively for my weight training. I lift much heavier weights (at a slower pace) on my own once a week, but I like to do this video 1 or 2 times a week because I feel that it helps with muscle endurance while staying with more moderate/heavy weights. It's challenging but never exhausting and I always feel energized after doing this video. I see some reviews of people doing this with just dumbells, but I think you really need a barbell to get the full benefit of it. Lifting two 20 pound dumbells is not the same as lifting 40 lbs on a barbell. The barbell weighs at least 15 pounds by itself and it would be hard to balance 55-60 lbs of dumbells with proper form. - posted by Josie on 7/11/2008 |
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| BEST BURN EVER! |
| I have used other workout DVD's when it comes to strength and NOTHING compares to Cathe's strength training videos. I use this video when I want to mix things up a bit and shock my muscles into working harder than they are used to. It works every time. I LOVE how she does the Plie Squats shifting the dumbbell. It truely does make a difference. The encouraging words she uses in her workouts is the best motivation I need. - posted by Vanessa on 3/23/2008 |
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| Fantastic Workout!!! |
| I just purchased this work out and WOW! Love it! I have been lifting in the gyms for years and I am trying to budget and work out at home. As someone whom has lifted for years, this is a great work out for the home. Most of the moves used in this video can be/are done with the fancy machines in the gym. Cathe targets all major muscle groups and all of them get a great burn. I do agree, a barbell is needed for this work out. With a few other videos of hers I can away with using just dumbbells but this one, it is worth getting a barbell. One can buy a barbell very inexpensively at a department store, as I have. It is worth it! Cathe is VERY knowledgeable about form, technique and proper breathing while lifting/weight training. I am very impressed and this one will be in my weekly rotation for sure. A must for people who want to build muscle and get strong. - posted by GG on 3/10/2008 |
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| Best Efficient Weight Training |
| This is one of the best DVD's I have -- works all muscles efficiently and thoroughly. I love all of Jari's videos too which are more high rep/lower weights, but this video focuses more on heavy weights - so I switch between this one and Jari's Get Ripped series. The abs section at the end this dvd is incredibly challenging. Love it!! - posted by Linda on 2/28/2008 |
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| Exceptional Workout |
| I am an active duty military female committed to attaining optimal conditioning through body sculpting. Cathe's DVDs have assisted me in attaining those goals. I am leaner, toner and more sculpted at the age of 40 than I was in my 20s. These videos were key to my success! - posted by Jackie on 2/15/2008 |
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 You need a barbell |
| I tried this today. I have been doing Jari's Ripped and Chiseled which I find challenging using 10 and 12 pound weights, and wanted to vary things with this slower gym-style Cathe workout. I think it will be good for variation. However, if you are truly advanced, you will not be able to get enough of a workout with just dumbbells. I tried that today, using my 10s and 12s, and it wasn't strenous enough. I am going to purchase one to make this tough enough. It is comprehensive, and with the right equipment, it will be a good addition to my workouts. - posted by Bella on 2/10/2008 |
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