Download or DVD?

[jancpa]

I was going to purchase the three Gym Style DVDs, but I am thrilled that I came across this downloading thread first. Is there any reason to go with the DVDs versus the downloads? The cost savings make it seem obvious to go with the downloads, but I want to make sure I am not missing anything.

[syzygy314]

I know a lot of the DVDs have premixes you can access that are not available by download. However, at some point, they are supposed to activate the Workout Blender so those who have the downloads (I have all of them in digital format) can create the premixes. I really don't miss not having the premixes. I like the ease of using the downloads and that I can take my workouts anywhere on my iPod Nano. It also saves on space, which we are sorely lacking in and I already have tons of movie DVDs!

Don't know if this helps you any, but it's what's working for me! I love the downloads!

[jancpa]

So the premixes are not on the downloads??? Hmm, that might actually sway me toward the DVDs.

[neicebug]

When is the workout blender going to be activated???

The idea of mixing workouts together seamlessly was the main reason I purchased the downloads....and a new fancy ipod, that I really didn't need in the first place.

Ah, lesson learned! I still have not told my hubby that I can't mix things because that was how I convinced him to let me purchase.

xx, Denise

Originally Posted by syzygy314

I know a lot of the DVDs have premixes you can access that are not available by download. However, at some point, they are supposed to activate the Workout Blender so those who have the downloads (I have all of them in digital format) can create the premixes. I really don't miss not having the premixes. I like the ease of using the downloads and that I can take my workouts anywhere on my iPod Nano. It also saves on space, which we are sorely lacking in and I already have tons of movie DVDs!

Don't know if this helps you any, but it's what's working for me! I love the downloads!

[Jann]

I can't wait until the blender is available!! My theory is that they are hoping to have it ready in April to package it with Shock Cardio downloads - just guessing --- HOPING more!

Denise LOVE the picture of you and Cedie! sooo cute!

[jdawnc]

Have the gym styles downloads and love taking them to the gym. The downloads are chaptered so you could select the workouts you want to do.

I also downloaded STS Meso 1 and wished I would have bought the DVD's because I am not the most deligent person and easily distracted. I am finding I can't stay on track with STS. I can't sell the downloads to get any money out of them. The Cathe DVD's hold there value for resell.

[neicebug]

Hi Jann!!!

I pray your "theory" is on the money!!! I really can't wait to be able to mix up all the old routines with the new ones!!!

Thanks!!! I love that pic too!! All those girls are such a blast and it is a priviledge to meet them in person.

xx, Denise

Originally Posted by Jann

I can't wait until the blender is available!! My theory is that they are hoping to have it ready in April to package it with Shock Cardio downloads - just guessing --- HOPING more!

Denise LOVE the picture of you and Cedie! sooo cute!

[iluvstartrej]

I do Cathe Step aerobics at home, but everthing else at the gym. I do a lot of weight training, cardio equipment, and spin at the gym, so I only have the Cathe Step DVD's and the step at home. I would love to do some of Cathe's weight dvd's though, like the sts series. I'm having trouble deciding download or dvd. I prefer dvd's because you always have them and don't have to worry about your computer crashing or anything like that. However, if I do the dvd's you have to do them at home, which means I'd have to buy lot of equipment, especially for the sts series. Seems silly to spend a fortune for the equipment when I'm a mile away from the gym and they have nice equipment that I'm already paying to use. Not to mention, if I bought the equipment, I'd have to store it somewhere and move it into the living room everytime I did a workout. I don't have a room that I could leave it set up in.
So if I get the downloads, I can put them on my ipod and take it to the gym. However, how do you watch the ipod and do the exercise at the same time? I can't figure it out. I always listen to music but can only figure out how to watch it if I'm doing a cardio equipment. I have my ipod in a iSkin case that clips to my belt. I can get an arm band, which I don't really like but could deal with if necessary. However, I still don't see how I could actually see the ipod while I'm doing a chest press, lat pull down, pull up, bicep curl, etc. Is it mostly listening? If I was doing it at home on the tv, I can see how it would be easy to watch the tv and do the exercise.
I can't make up my mind. I hope someone can help me.
Thanks,
Sherri

[Vee]

Originally Posted by iluvstartrej

I do Cathe Step aerobics at home, but everthing else at the gym. .......So if I get the downloads, I can put them on my ipod and take it to the gym. However, how do you watch the ipod and do the exercise at the same time? I can't figure it out. I always listen to music but can only figure out how to watch it if I'm doing a cardio equipment. I have my ipod in a iSkin case that clips to my belt. I can get an arm band, which I don't really like but could deal with if necessary. However, I still don't see how I could actually see the ipod while I'm doing a chest press, lat pull down, pull up, bicep curl, etc. Is it mostly listening? If I was doing it at home on the tv, I can see how it would be easy to watch the tv and do the exercise.
I can't make up my mind. I hope someone can help me.
Thanks,
Sherri

Sherri,
I do not weight train with Cathe at home for precisely the same reason you said. I dont have nor wish to deal with equipment at home.

I have taken Cathe workouts on an ipod nano worn on a wrist band (made by Marware) to the gym. I cant see video while working out if I use an arm band. The ipod may as well be on the clip at my waist. On my wrist I can catch peeks as I workout, but even so I mostly rely on verbal cues. I preview the workout before attempting it at the gym the first time because of the issue with not being able to watch constantly while working out. Cathe cues quite a bit even on weight workouts, so between occasional peeks and mostly audio cues, I manage fine at the gym.

If you can find the right type of band for yout ipod, why dont you try one Cathe download at the gym and see if you like it? A single download is not as big an investment. You could always play a download on your computer or TV at home if using it at the gym does not work.

[Amy Steppe]

Since the workout blender is more cumbersome than premixes, I would prefer the DVD with the premixes. I use the premixes quite often.

I hope for at least a while we are able to purchase DVD versions with premixes.

I really like digital downloads, etc. I buy download DVDs at Amazon a lot. It sure is a space saver and very convenient.

I also download of lot of music in the MP3 format.


But until there can be some way of making Cathe's premixes available with the downloads, I think I will hold off.