:-)

Debinmi said:
Another point ... Cathe's details of her workouts are expected to change as it evolves... as to the specific exercises, the flow of them, the bonuses, etc. But as far as my recollection, never as far as the intensity level, until LMR1. That was the surprise and disappointment for me. And that was a big deal. If it had been at an intermediate level that would have been alright. I guess I did lose trust in her claims in her promotions, making this preorder more arduous for me. I wish it wasn't this way, but it is.
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My sentiments are the same. I lost trust as a result of the way LMR1 was sold in its pre-sale and the way its final product ended up being. I don't think I've ever debated with myself about ordering Cathe as I've done this time around. I may still take advantage of the pre-sale of LMR2, but not without reservations.
 
Just remember, if you order now, and find out as more info, clips, even pictures are
released, and you find it’s not what you need, you can always cancel, unless that has
changed with this preorder. Now, let me say in no way am I promoting or encouraging
cancelled orders, in fact I have not cancelled a preorder ever, except the Boss Loops
& Bands bundle, I originally ordered everything and then decided to get only the dvds,
without the bands/loops, so not totally a cancellation. I eventually got the loops & the
longer bands which I love, at a good price. I just like to get the preorder price,
but with this presale tier ending so quickly, and the lack of & vague information, I just
decided to go with it & see what shows up as we go. Usually in the past, the prices
don’t jump too high after the first presale price & I might have waited, but my questions
on whether the presale ends completely, or if the downloads won’t be offered after
the 31st, I kinda’ felt backed into a corner…
 
Debinmi said:
Yeah, the reservations and trepidation really detracts from the typical excitement of a pre-sale. I find this experience sad :( . But as aquagirl reminds us, we could cancel down the road. But I find that sad too.
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I agree. I am not as excited about this pre-sale because no matter how much more challenging this release will be, it seems to be the same program we just got. I count on Cathe not only delivering her high quality workouts but workouts that are both challenging and varied in nature. I really was hoping for something more cardio based like Gloved Up or P30 hiits.
 
I was surprised that she offered another LMR so soon. Really, only a matter of a few months since I received the last one. So I haven't had any time to see how, if at all, it fits into my rotations. That timing, along with the initial disappointment with LMR, plays a role in my indecision. She clearly believes in this program for active aging. I don't know how, if at all, I would use it. I don't have the problems she lists. I think I don't have those problems because I do challenging workouts. So switching to easier workouts feels wrong.
 
You know, I have been sitting here thinking about this, and I think it would be neat if
she would pick an exercise and do a short little video showing what being “elevated “
is, & at the same time show how it could be modified down. I am on the other end of the spectrum, most are hoping for a lot more challenging, while I am hoping not so much,
or at least a good modification to do & work up to it, if you want & can. I know they
certainly don’t want to disclose what’s in the workouts, but a good example of how it
will work wouldn’t hurt, IMO.
 
Debinmi said:
ooo... a bunch of timesavers (at least I hope), and a bunch of IDK. :rolleyes:
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Here is my 2 cents to your thoughts above.

This is the reason most of us want DVD as they contain pre-made premixes. I am not a blender and I do not use On Demand.

Now for example The Step Boss series is the only one I do not own because it was mainly advertised as a cardio series. I did not follow up newsletters to dig pre-order info. When I look at the list of bonuses, I noticed those segments are interesting and fit into my workout regimen. So the bundle dvd the best option cause 6 out of 8 workout are on my "to do list" I own more than enough cardio workout. I can also do outdoor activities.

STEP BOSS DVD Workout Times
  • IMAX 4 45:26
  • Step Sync 56:14
  • PHA 3 54:43
  • Bonus Intermediate Step 21:27
  • Bonus Ab Stacker 9:30
  • Bonus Ab's #2 9:58
  • Bonus Chair Stretch 16:57
  • Bonus Lying Stretch 10:00

The decision is yours. You know what you need and enjoy.
 
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Debinmi said:
Gosh, I'd be in more of quandary if I was an International customer & ordered downloads - no premixes! At least the main workouts are chaptered.
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I only order downloads now. if I am seriously motivated, I can make rudimentary premixes, and that’s all I use for weight programs. so that doesn’t matter much to me, but not knowing how these are laid out—total body, splits, body parts???—that information I would like to have. total body isn’t going to be used much. If it’s TB, then there’s ¾ of the series that is doubtful instead of ½.
 
Debinmi said:
I unsubscribed after she quit posting the educational articles (the last full newsletter was in late Nov). I've tried to resubscribe after the presale announcement but I keep getting errors. Maybe they don't want me as a customer anymore, being that I'm the "black-sheep" :p
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It’s all algorithms now, not personal. plus, there are a lot of people questioning LMRElevated. perhaps that is why there’s such a press of emails. Unfortunately the emails don’t answer the questions. They are just more spin. I won’t unsubscribe because I may not get my download link.
 
Debinmi said:
So we just watched the Cathe LIVE clips from #530 -537 (the past 8 weeks of CL). Cathe said she's been trying out some new moves in class. There are familiar moves, however, there are some newer UB moves that will freshen things up some. There are also a number of those hold one arm in isolation while working the other shown quite a few times. Lots of compound moves - in fact most of the LB moves seen were compound moves with UB. There was a swing :) into a scarecrow. There was a gorilla/animal move in a cardio, but Cathe showed an easier option. Lots of core stuff, some traditional takes on crunches, some other stuff. So if you're interested you can go to YouTube and watch about 20 minutes off CL clips to see if you might like some of the new stuff being tried out in the CL class.
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Thank you for sharing about Cathe Live clips :)
 
I sometimes wonder if folks hesitate to post anything other than glowing comments for the flames that can follow. Sometimes one just doesn’t want to deal with all that, just for expressing an opinion that might go against what someone else thinks. I believe it is valuable for everyone if respectful—and I emphasize that word—feedback is given. I appreciate so many thoughtful comments in this thread. I think that many of us here have been doing and following Cathe for a number of years. I know that I have. I may be “older” now, but LMR1 was not at a level that I expected it to be other than a few exceptions, and I’m doubtful that the LMR2 series is far enough along to get a sense of what it will be.

On another note, I can’t say that my breasts have ever gotten in the way of any exercise. It bothered me a bit when I was younger, but now I’m grateful for how “compact" that area is. :D
 
Cathe just posted a clip on facebook showing wall pushups and sit ups using a bed pillow. Talking about being able to get up from the floor! Isn't that what burpees are for?

I am older, 67 next week, but dang I can do 35 straight leg push ups and bench press with 40# dumbbells.

Now I am really worried.
 
The video says to use these modifications if you have need to, but will someone be showing
modifications like this? I like modifications only when someone is showing it, I don’t
like to feel that I am working out by myself, so to speak, and everyone else is doing something completely different.
 
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