Did you complete Cathe's STS? - Page 2

Vintage VFer · 05-06-12, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bubbles76

For the ones that have tried it, did you do all the pretesting and micro loading and all that?

I posted this in another thread:

"Oh, I skipped the test. Blah blah blah. If had taken the time to do the testing, I never would have gotten started. It's kind of a waste of time as your strength changes from Meso to Meso.

Plus, the test doesn't take into account day-to-day variances in energy and ability.

I did it MY way (and still had great results)."

ETA: When STS first came out, I naturally said, "No way!"

Then, my DEXA bone scan showed even more bone loss so I decided to give STS a try. I got it at a good price from another VFer. I ended up liking it and did rebuild some bone mass from heavy lifting.

The motto being - Never Say Never.

klutze01 · 05-06-12, 11:47 AM

Alta, can you give us more details on "your way"? I do want to give STS a try someday but I really feel overwhelmed by it. If I had some ideas on how to make it less cumbersome, I would be more likely to try it.

Vintage VFer · 05-06-12, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by klutze01

Alta, can you give us more details on "your way"? I do want to give STS a try someday but I really feel overwhelmed by it. If I had some ideas on how to make it less cumbersome, I would be more likely to try it.

Here is my post describing my STS adventure:

http://forum.videofitness.com/showthread.php?t=154081

Vee · 05-06-12, 09:03 PM

Great poll topic. So often we vidiots can get caught up in the excitement of a new release and it is good to know what percentage who buy a set actually complete a rotation.

I picked the last option. I believe in the STS style of lifting (or at least incorporating weight training as a permanent component of a fitness routine). I will not get the set because I would pick a gym for weight trainning.

I started lifting at home with Cathe, before decided to try a gym. There are pros and cons to both approaches, but I prefer the gym for weight training because I dont need to maintain all that equipment at home. I also like using machines to complement free weights. It is easier to lift heavier in a gym because of spotting assistance and racks.

I do think STS is a great program. The breakdowns used to be available at Cathe's site (not sure if they are there now) and I tried doing some of the workouts at the gym, "on my own", when STS was new. My favorite is Meso 2.

Indy · 05-07-12, 10:48 AM

I'm currently using STS for the first time. I just completed Meso 1 and I'm doing my 1 week active recovery.

I bought STS at the pre sale years ago - tried 1 Rep Max testing and just couldn't complete all that. Huge time investment when I just wanted to work out. So - didn't bother with it and shelved STS.

I was guilt ridden for years - so I decided - forget the 1 Rep Max. I removed the impediment and got going. I wasn't sorry. I'm completely loving STS!!!

daisyfit · 05-07-12, 11:05 AM

I love Sts. I've done a full round and used Sts 2 and plyo legs exclusively when I was preparing to enter a bikini competition. I love this programme. I'm now doing a barefoot workout challenge for the next few months but I can see myself going back to Sts in winter time.

Cammie-Cam · 05-07-12, 11:31 AM

I got through two weeks and it was a wrap. I seriously don't know what I was thinking with all of the equipment needed and the micro-loading gloves and quick changes and whatnot. I gained weight, was hungry all the time. Sold them on amazon.

zippity · 05-07-12, 05:44 PM

I"m on Meso 3, week 3. Almost there, whee!

Alta, thanks for the link to your STS thread! I so very much agree about the "not fun" aspect of STS, although I plan to keep doing rotations because the strength gains have been considerable.

Another good STS rotation could be "STS" lite or "STS halfsies."

kaylasmom321 · 05-08-12, 09:19 AM

I am currently on round 4 of STS. I do enjoy it, but I definitely need a break from it after a round!! (Meso 3 always wears me out) Then I'll go back to my other loved workouts for a while, then will want to start back up with it again.

cataddict · 05-20-12, 01:23 PM

I completed it once. I can't see making that length of a commitment to do the whole thing again in the near future, but I may do a single meso cycle. I really got tired of the same ol' stretch segment.

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View Poll Results: Have you completed Cathe's STS strength rotation?
I have completed STS once.	27	27.27%
I have completed STS more than once.	14	14.14%
I started STS, but didn't complete the rotation.	22	22.22%
I own STS, but have never started it.	7	7.07%
No interest in STS whatsoever.	29	29.29%
Voters: 99. You may not vote on this poll

05-06-12, 11:47 AM
klutze01 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Swartz Creek MI	Alta, can you give us more details on "your way"? I do want to give STS a try someday but I really feel overwhelmed by it. If I had some ideas on how to make it less cumbersome, I would be more likely to try it. __________________ Karina

05-06-12, 09:03 PM
Vee Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kuala Lumpur	Great poll topic. So often we vidiots can get caught up in the excitement of a new release and it is good to know what percentage who buy a set actually complete a rotation. I picked the last option. I believe in the STS style of lifting (or at least incorporating weight training as a permanent component of a fitness routine). I will not get the set because I would pick a gym for weight trainning. I started lifting at home with Cathe, before decided to try a gym. There are pros and cons to both approaches, but I prefer the gym for weight training because I dont need to maintain all that equipment at home. I also like using machines to complement free weights. It is easier to lift heavier in a gym because of spotting assistance and racks. I do think STS is a great program. The breakdowns used to be available at Cathe's site (not sure if they are there now) and I tried doing some of the workouts at the gym, "on my own", when STS was new. My favorite is Meso 2.

05-07-12, 10:48 AM
Indy Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pennsylvania	I'm currently using STS for the first time. I just completed Meso 1 and I'm doing my 1 week active recovery. I bought STS at the pre sale years ago - tried 1 Rep Max testing and just couldn't complete all that. Huge time investment when I just wanted to work out. So - didn't bother with it and shelved STS. I was guilt ridden for years - so I decided - forget the 1 Rep Max. I removed the impediment and got going. I wasn't sorry. I'm completely loving STS!!!

05-07-12, 11:05 AM
daisyfit Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ireland	I love Sts. I've done a full round and used Sts 2 and plyo legs exclusively when I was preparing to enter a bikini competition. I love this programme. I'm now doing a barefoot workout challenge for the next few months but I can see myself going back to Sts in winter time.

05-07-12, 11:31 AM
Cammie-Cam Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Delaware	I got through two weeks and it was a wrap. I seriously don't know what I was thinking with all of the equipment needed and the micro-loading gloves and quick changes and whatnot. I gained weight, was hungry all the time. Sold them on amazon.

05-07-12, 05:44 PM
zippity Join Date: Feb 2011	I"m on Meso 3, week 3. Almost there, whee! Alta, thanks for the link to your STS thread! I so very much agree about the "not fun" aspect of STS, although I plan to keep doing rotations because the strength gains have been considerable. Another good STS rotation could be "STS" lite or "STS halfsies."

05-08-12, 09:19 AM
kaylasmom321 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ct.	I am currently on round 4 of STS. I do enjoy it, but I definitely need a break from it after a round!! (Meso 3 always wears me out) Then I'll go back to my other loved workouts for a while, then will want to start back up with it again.

05-20-12, 01:23 PM
cataddict VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006	I completed it once. I can't see making that length of a commitment to do the whole thing again in the near future, but I may do a single meso cycle. I really got tired of the same ol' stretch segment.