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Cathe Friedrich's Pyramid Upper & Lower Body |
 Love it!!! |
| I have had this DVD for about 6 months now and tried it today for the first time. I Loved it! I did the Upper Body section/Pyramid Up Only Premix and I got a great workout! I agree with the last person that it is best to have a variety of weights as shoulders you will lift less and the back you can lift more...same with the legs. It offers several premixes: Pyramid Up and Pyramid Down Only options for both lower and upper body. The Abs section is good, I thought I cannot do planks to save my life, but try just the same. Strength and the proper skills come with time. I do agree also that by the time you get to the planks your arms are toast so the planks are really hard to accomplish. I've heard many great things about this DVD from other people about how it can increase their strength and muscle endurance. This is one that you can use for life! As you get stronger buy heavier dumbbells and you're good to go! Cathe will give you a great body if she doesn't kill you first! Love it! - posted by Julia on 10/28/2008 |
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| I'd give this 10 stars if I could |
| LOVE LOVE LOVE this one!!! Its both fun and tough!! I noticed both strength and endurance gains fairly quickly with this. The bicep section is TOUGH - even Cathe looks like she wants to be done with that part. The abs are average toughness - until you get to the plank work. The only way I can complete the plank work is to do the abs 1st, then the rest of the workout. My arms are so fried by the end (its the biceps) I can't hold the planks that long. The whole body premix is also very good - it is the "up" part of the pyramid from both DVDs. I know the Collage description state you only NEED 3 consecutive wts, but I find a good collection is helpful as I go from 5lb to 65 lb on this (triceps low end to legs high end). Also, I learned the hard way - with very sore shoulders - it is easier to switch btwn dumbbells and barbell when doing lower body as hoisting a heavy bar up and down for an hour will leave you with sore shoulders the next day!! This is a must - have workout. - posted by Nan on 7/15/2008 |
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| Pyramid Upper & Lower Body |
| This is a great DVD for strength training your entire body. Do upper one day, lower the next, and maybe add cardio on the third day and you'll definately see results! My only complaint is during PLB I have to pause it when they change weights on the barbell 'cause I'm not as quick as they are. Also during PUB I cannot do the pikes off the ball. I always feel like I'm gonna hurt myself. Definately a challenge, and call me crazy.... They are FUN! - posted by Loretta on 6/4/2008 |
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| FRY THOSE ARMS! |
| This is referring to Pyramid Upper Body: this is a great workout to really get every inch of muscle worked! It's kind of cumbersome to grab the necessary weights and get situated on the step before she starts the reps, but I think it will be worth it (even if I need to use the pause button quite often)! I managed to go even heavier than Cathe on some exercises, i.e. triceps. Very effective workout! I pair this up with some HIIT cardio and find it a very rewarding workout that starts my day off with a bang! ") - posted by MRS on 5/7/2008 |
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| Great Workout from Cathe! |
| I am new to Cathe's workouts. Even though I had been working out with The Firm for a few years and considered myself advanced, I was intimidated by Cathe's workouts. I finally decided it was time to really push myself so that I could get the results I wanted so I gave Cathe a try. I wish I had tried Cathe sooner! I loved this workout. It was challenging yet doable. Cathe has a such a friendly manner that I really enjoyed working out with her. I also have Muscle Max and Super Sets/Push and Pull which are also excellent workouts. Now, I can't lift as heavy as Cathe but she definitely inspires me and gives me something to work toward. Excellent workout! - posted by Pam on 4/21/2008 |
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| Chiseled, period |
| This workout is by far one of the simplest, most intense workouts I have every done. No fancy stuff, just strength training at its best. Definitely meant to break plateaus and/or jump start your fitness program and can be modified by the beginner to the advanced. Don't waste time...buy it, give it your all and prepare to watch your body change. This workout will definately take your strength and muscle definition up a notch. - posted by Mish Jackson on 3/2/2008 |
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| Cathe...you did it again! |
| Body Sculpting is the key to a lean, tone, and well defined body! These videos offer the key exercises to eliminiate unwanted body fat and revealing the sculpted body that make you look years younger...Buy it, do it, and reap the rewards!!!! - posted by Jackie on 2/27/2008 |
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| Awesome |
| I don't know how this isn't a staff favorite! I LOVE Pyramid Upper Body. It's the most intense upper body workout I've ever done and I've gotten such great benefits from it. I am sore for days afterwards every time I do it. If you're looking for a serious upper body workout, get this! - posted by Teresa on 12/6/2007 |
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| Great workout |
| Once again and as always Cathe does it again and again. She will get you the results you want if you stick at it and push yourself, like she does. I just love her and her personally. She is awesome, period. - posted by Laci on 10/12/2007 |
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| Incredible Workout |
| This is one of my favorite workouts. Very effective in working the upper and lower body. I rarely feel DOMS in my biceps but this one gets me every time. I have been using this workout for a year now and have steadily increased my weight and I have the muscles to prove it. It's worth the money!! - posted by Jane on 9/27/2007 |
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