Program similar to Cathe STS

MelissaR · 04-08-20, 03:37 PM

I decided to revisited Cathe STS this week after a long break since my last time completing the program in 2011 (the break is because I fell in love with kettlebells). I remember I got great results & muscle tone after completing the STS program, however, the workouts are longer than I prefer. Can someone please recommend a workout program that is similar to STS, but shorter? Also, I prefer low impact & no cardio (I have other cardio workouts I can do on other days). Thank you so much in advance for any suggestions you provide.

Back to my STS DVDs, I did 2 workouts so far & my 2nd disc was defective. (Not sure how this happened since it was stored in the original case with my other workouts in my living room & other DVDs work fine). So as to not delay the workout, I pulled the tricep & back workout from week 2 & did that one only to find out that it was also defective. Cathe customer support agreed to replace the defective DVDs, so I'm going to push through the program so I can see what other DVDs are damaged. Has this happened to anyone else with their STS DVDs? I'm just curious because I store them with other DVDs that continue to work fine.

horusosiris · 04-08-20, 05:28 PM

Have you considered Beachbody's Body Beast, Cathe-X-Train or P90X3(the strength workouts) Met Rx- 180 or Supreme 90 (a bit fast paced) or Meta Shred Extreme?

I have shortened the workout length in STS by doing this: In meso - one-not doing all of the paired circuits, Mesos two and three - doing only select exercises in the workout.

You can easily select which exercises you want to do and which ones to omit by using the STS Users' Guide.

Kathy G · 04-08-20, 05:32 PM

Awww Melissa sorry to hear that your STS discs stopped working. Is it a different DVD player than what you used last time? I’ve heard of issues with different players sometimes.

If you like heavy lifting, I’d suggest Body Beast from Beachbody. The first phase has 4 workouts that are about 45 - 50 minutes long. The second phase has 5 workouts that are 30 - 40 minutes long. They are splits and not total body workouts like STS. There are a couple of calendars for 90 day rotations - Bulk and Lean.

Gibbee · 04-09-20, 06:05 AM

Melissa - I haven’t played my DVD’s from STS in an eternity. Suppose I should check them.

I would suggest taking a few moments to look at each DVD spreadsheet and shortening the workouts to suit your taste. That would give you the STS you want without the time commitment.

I am in the same boat regarding time... and Meso 1 always looks like I decided to throw everything into the middle of the room and then I’m too tired to pick it all back up.

MARIKA · 04-09-20, 07:00 AM

Weird, I pulled out STS the other day and the workout I wanted to do would not work either.

horusosiris · 04-09-20, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by MARIKA

Weird, I pulled out STS the other day and the workout I wanted to do would not work either.

Sometimes cleaning the non-functional disc(s) will work.

MARIKA · 04-10-20, 02:16 PM

Thanks! I did the The Chest and back workout the other day and another Plyo one today. Can't believe I forgot about these They are really my fave type of training. I only have 2 sets of them. Was thinking about how lucky anyone was to be able to have purchased the entire system

MelissaR · 04-11-20, 07:43 AM

Thanks everyone for your suggestions! I'll give those other workouts a try. I agree, my living room looks like I used every single piece of equipment when I'ld one & it's a lot to clean up.

I tried cleaning the disc, but when I look at the back of it, it does look funky (different, not smooth & shiny).

I appreciate all the suggestions!

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04-08-20, 03:37 PM
MelissaR Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: PA	Program similar to Cathe STS I decided to revisited Cathe STS this week after a long break since my last time completing the program in 2011 (the break is because I fell in love with kettlebells). I remember I got great results & muscle tone after completing the STS program, however, the workouts are longer than I prefer. Can someone please recommend a workout program that is similar to STS, but shorter? Also, I prefer low impact & no cardio (I have other cardio workouts I can do on other days). Thank you so much in advance for any suggestions you provide. Back to my STS DVDs, I did 2 workouts so far & my 2nd disc was defective. (Not sure how this happened since it was stored in the original case with my other workouts in my living room & other DVDs work fine). So as to not delay the workout, I pulled the tricep & back workout from week 2 & did that one only to find out that it was also defective. Cathe customer support agreed to replace the defective DVDs, so I'm going to push through the program so I can see what other DVDs are damaged. Has this happened to anyone else with their STS DVDs? I'm just curious because I store them with other DVDs that continue to work fine.

04-08-20, 05:28 PM
horusosiris Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Never Never Land	Have you considered Beachbody's Body Beast, Cathe-X-Train or P90X3(the strength workouts) Met Rx- 180 or Supreme 90 (a bit fast paced) or Meta Shred Extreme? I have shortened the workout length in STS by doing this: In meso - one-not doing all of the paired circuits, Mesos two and three - doing only select exercises in the workout. You can easily select which exercises you want to do and which ones to omit by using the STS Users' Guide.

04-08-20, 05:32 PM
Kathy G VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: USA	Awww Melissa sorry to hear that your STS discs stopped working. Is it a different DVD player than what you used last time? I’ve heard of issues with different players sometimes. If you like heavy lifting, I’d suggest Body Beast from Beachbody. The first phase has 4 workouts that are about 45 - 50 minutes long. The second phase has 5 workouts that are 30 - 40 minutes long. They are splits and not total body workouts like STS. There are a couple of calendars for 90 day rotations - Bulk and Lean. __________________ 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

04-09-20, 06:05 AM
Gibbee VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	Melissa - I haven’t played my DVD’s from STS in an eternity. Suppose I should check them. I would suggest taking a few moments to look at each DVD spreadsheet and shortening the workouts to suit your taste. That would give you the STS you want without the time commitment. I am in the same boat regarding time... and Meso 1 always looks like I decided to throw everything into the middle of the room and then I’m too tired to pick it all back up. __________________ "A healthier future is every tiny step we take, or every little rep, that ultimately leads us to our goal." Arnold Schwarzenegger STS Graduate MET-Rx 180 Graduate

04-09-20, 07:00 AM
MARIKA Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cocoa Beach	Weird, I pulled out STS the other day and the workout I wanted to do would not work either. __________________ MARIKA

04-10-20, 02:16 PM
MARIKA Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cocoa Beach	Thanks! I did the The Chest and back workout the other day and another Plyo one today. Can't believe I forgot about these They are really my fave type of training. I only have 2 sets of them. Was thinking about how lucky anyone was to be able to have purchased the entire system __________________ MARIKA

04-11-20, 07:43 AM
MelissaR Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: PA	Thanks everyone for your suggestions! I'll give those other workouts a try. I agree, my living room looks like I used every single piece of equipment when I'ld one & it's a lot to clean up. I tried cleaning the disc, but when I look at the back of it, it does look funky (different, not smooth & shiny). I appreciate all the suggestions!