kathryn
Cathlete
First, let me say that I may have already posted a similar idea. If so, I'm not trying to get "more credit" for it, I just simply forgot!
I like the idea of a DVD set up to make use of mix and match features (not the mix and match that brings you back to the mix and match menu after every segment, but the other one, which lets you choose a certain number of workout segments as you program your own workout). Such a DVD would have, for example, two warm-up options, two final stretches (one being longer), and several segments that could be chosen for the body of the workout. (Now that I'm typing this, I'm pretty sure I already posted a simliar suggestion, but this one IS a bit different, so bear with me!).
There could be two cross training DVD's: one for strength and one for cardio. For the cardio, the selections for the body of the workout could be 20-25 minute segments of step, kickboxing, hi-lo,power step, sports moves, interval moves (waves of 2-3 minutes of regular intensity cardio followed by a plyo blast of 30 seconds to 1 1/2 minutes--gradually increasing intensity), spinning and rebounding (with enough segments of non-spinning/non-rebounding to appeal to those who do not have or want this equipment).
Just thought this might be a way to introduce some of the modalities (spinning and rebounding) that there are requests for, but which may not appeal to everyone. Those who don't have a spin bike or rebounder could see what a Cathe spin/rebound workout would be like, and it might encourage them to try it! If not, they would have enough of a choice in the other segments to not miss those two segments.
For the strength DVD, selections could be 10-15 minutes long, and divided into three categories: upper body work, lower body work, and compound moves. Some could use balance devices (core boards, bosu, or even standing on one leg, with all options being shown,particularly the "no balance device" options, again to appeal both to those who have the equipment and those who don't). Some segments could use stability balls. Some segments could use medicine ball. There could also be "no weights needed" segments, with moves like one-arm tricep push-ups (lying on the right side, you push up through the left tricep), squats, lunges, etc.
You just choose 2-3 segments for upper body, for example, to put together the body of the workout.
I like the idea of a DVD set up to make use of mix and match features (not the mix and match that brings you back to the mix and match menu after every segment, but the other one, which lets you choose a certain number of workout segments as you program your own workout). Such a DVD would have, for example, two warm-up options, two final stretches (one being longer), and several segments that could be chosen for the body of the workout. (Now that I'm typing this, I'm pretty sure I already posted a simliar suggestion, but this one IS a bit different, so bear with me!).
There could be two cross training DVD's: one for strength and one for cardio. For the cardio, the selections for the body of the workout could be 20-25 minute segments of step, kickboxing, hi-lo,power step, sports moves, interval moves (waves of 2-3 minutes of regular intensity cardio followed by a plyo blast of 30 seconds to 1 1/2 minutes--gradually increasing intensity), spinning and rebounding (with enough segments of non-spinning/non-rebounding to appeal to those who do not have or want this equipment).
Just thought this might be a way to introduce some of the modalities (spinning and rebounding) that there are requests for, but which may not appeal to everyone. Those who don't have a spin bike or rebounder could see what a Cathe spin/rebound workout would be like, and it might encourage them to try it! If not, they would have enough of a choice in the other segments to not miss those two segments.
For the strength DVD, selections could be 10-15 minutes long, and divided into three categories: upper body work, lower body work, and compound moves. Some could use balance devices (core boards, bosu, or even standing on one leg, with all options being shown,particularly the "no balance device" options, again to appeal both to those who have the equipment and those who don't). Some segments could use stability balls. Some segments could use medicine ball. There could also be "no weights needed" segments, with moves like one-arm tricep push-ups (lying on the right side, you push up through the left tricep), squats, lunges, etc.
You just choose 2-3 segments for upper body, for example, to put together the body of the workout.