I cancelled STS!!!!
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kathryn
Cathlete
No, just the basic.
The deluxe set has bands, weighted gloves and three workouts (a cardio, an abs, and something else). On VF, someone posted about a woman who was in the test group who raved about the results on another forum, but didn't didn't think the workouts in the deluxe set were worth the extra money.)
STS
Hi all
I preordered as part of my 40th birthday present from my DH last January. I'm in the UK and I have been tempted over and over to cancel. My DH is very disapointed I never received it for my bithday in August, but I just keep hanging on. The clips aren't that tempting and sometimes I wonder why I'm bothering but I've put my trust in Cathe that the wait will be worth it. I hope so.
Lets hope so
Laura
xx
(I don't sound too convincing do I?)
Hi all
I preordered as part of my 40th birthday present from my DH last January. I'm in the UK and I have been tempted over and over to cancel. My DH is very disapointed I never received it for my bithday in August, but I just keep hanging on. The clips aren't that tempting and sometimes I wonder why I'm bothering but I've put my trust in Cathe that the wait will be worth it. I hope so.
Lets hope so
Laura
xx
(I don't sound too convincing do I?)
shanihib
Cathlete
I still think it is going to be awesome and yield amazing results. I'm keeping mine... and I just may order ChaLEAN later (January) for my birthday (but who knows when I'd actually do it...)
I'm actually kind of feeling like I'm cheating on Chalene since I lead an online group for TurboJammers (sparkpeople). LOL But it seems silly to buy both ChaLEAN *and* STS. (but I just might)
I'm actually kind of feeling like I'm cheating on Chalene since I lead an online group for TurboJammers (sparkpeople). LOL But it seems silly to buy both ChaLEAN *and* STS. (but I just might)
lesliew1
Cathlete
I've been preordering Cathe since her Intensity Series and she's never failed to deliver, but I cancelled my preorder today. I just wasn't impressed w/ the STS clips and I felt the whole system would require too much thought and more involvement than I'm willing to give. I did order Chalene's new system because it doesn't look as equipment heavy and the workouts are shorter, which for me means I'll be more likely to stick w/ them, as I'm not a fan of hour long workouts.
princessbear
Cathlete
I cancelled and then reordered because I wasn't sure I could do it after my shoulder surgery. Liann - I didn't have my order # either, but they were able to cancel it for me. Then I reordered a month or so later after my doc said it will be no problem for me to start it in Feb/March. I'm glad I re-ordered it ... While the exercises may not seem that exciting to some - I believe that the program as a WHOLE is going to work wonders!
Runcrazy
Cathlete
I have always clicked with Cathe's weight work and am really looking forward to getting this program. I don't know that I will be able to use it as designed due to my business travel (however the economy is changing that!) but I am looking forward to all the options it will provide me. I'm excited!
Jo
Jo
deanie
Cathlete
I am really surprised by the whole backlash this thread has started. (other threads)
My decision to cancel was a really hard one for me. I love Cathe, I have all her dvds, and until I started kettlebells, she was the ONLY instructor I worked out with (except for an 8 week period). I think everything she has done has been quality and well worth the wait. I preordered the last 3 series the first day and have never regretted the wait or the end result.
I floundered back and forth with this decision for weeks. it was not made lightly. Just during this year, my focus with my personal workouts has changed. I have gotten great results with full body and 2 day splits (all Cathe workouts). I don't envision using a 3 day split any more, and if I do, I have GS, PS and S&H. I also doon't see me committing to a 3+ month program. Personally, I have P90X (which I didn't like and subbed some Cathe in there) and I didn't finish that- I ran back to Cathe after 8 weeks! (and I subbed for cardio and legs the first 4 weeks with Cathe)
For me, STS has become like the road trip. I have no desire to go, I know its not the type of thing for me, and although I love Cathe and enjoy "speaking" to people on the boards, I prefer to meet them in a more casual situation. yet when the road trip is announced and all the "talk" on the boards happens, I feel left out and like maybe I should go. Then I step away from the boards and I realize its not for me. Same with P90X, at one point there was so much talk about hoow great it was on the boards... I knew it wasn't for me, and held out for a while. Then the talk became so positive, I felt maybe I should try it..and after investing money and time, my original instinct was right...it wasn't for me...Its easy (for me) to get caught up in what's going on on the boards and sometimes I need to step away to get perspective.
I absolutely do not want to influence anyone to cancel. That was not my intension. Cathe is quality...as a person, and as an instructor and her products are always #1. This perticular series just isn't for me....3 months from now, I may change my mind. This was a hard decision for me, and I just wanted to share, and have some support for it....
Thanks for listening.. (I think this is the longest post I've ever written.LOL)
My decision to cancel was a really hard one for me. I love Cathe, I have all her dvds, and until I started kettlebells, she was the ONLY instructor I worked out with (except for an 8 week period). I think everything she has done has been quality and well worth the wait. I preordered the last 3 series the first day and have never regretted the wait or the end result.
I floundered back and forth with this decision for weeks. it was not made lightly. Just during this year, my focus with my personal workouts has changed. I have gotten great results with full body and 2 day splits (all Cathe workouts). I don't envision using a 3 day split any more, and if I do, I have GS, PS and S&H. I also doon't see me committing to a 3+ month program. Personally, I have P90X (which I didn't like and subbed some Cathe in there) and I didn't finish that- I ran back to Cathe after 8 weeks! (and I subbed for cardio and legs the first 4 weeks with Cathe)
For me, STS has become like the road trip. I have no desire to go, I know its not the type of thing for me, and although I love Cathe and enjoy "speaking" to people on the boards, I prefer to meet them in a more casual situation. yet when the road trip is announced and all the "talk" on the boards happens, I feel left out and like maybe I should go. Then I step away from the boards and I realize its not for me. Same with P90X, at one point there was so much talk about hoow great it was on the boards... I knew it wasn't for me, and held out for a while. Then the talk became so positive, I felt maybe I should try it..and after investing money and time, my original instinct was right...it wasn't for me...Its easy (for me) to get caught up in what's going on on the boards and sometimes I need to step away to get perspective.
I absolutely do not want to influence anyone to cancel. That was not my intension. Cathe is quality...as a person, and as an instructor and her products are always #1. This perticular series just isn't for me....3 months from now, I may change my mind. This was a hard decision for me, and I just wanted to share, and have some support for it....
Thanks for listening.. (I think this is the longest post I've ever written.LOL
)MCunningham
Cathlete
Deanie, don't worry about the comments others have made. I completely understand your position and totally support it! It makes no sense for you to spend so much money on something you're not 100% excited about and think you'll use. As Vrinda said, (I'm paraphrasing) even if you bought something at a bargain, is still just wasted money if you don't end up using it at all.
I struggled with whether or not to order STS, and eventually decided against it for many of the reasons you already cited, plus I'm just not THAT into the weights thing to begin with, and I didn't want to have to spend another $500+ on equipment for it. I love Cathe and I love being a part of her new releases and all the excitement on the boards that goes along with that. However, in the end, I made the decision with my head instead of my heart!
So, you have my support!
MC
I struggled with whether or not to order STS, and eventually decided against it for many of the reasons you already cited, plus I'm just not THAT into the weights thing to begin with, and I didn't want to have to spend another $500+ on equipment for it. I love Cathe and I love being a part of her new releases and all the excitement on the boards that goes along with that. However, in the end, I made the decision with my head instead of my heart!
So, you have my support!
MC
lala1
Cathlete
I am really surprised by the whole backlash this thread has started. (other threads)
I absolutely do not want to influence anyone to cancel. That was not my intension. Cathe is quality...as a person, and as an instructor and her products are always #1. This perticular series just isn't for me....3 months from now, I may change my mind. This was a hard decision for me, and I just wanted to share, and have some support for it....
Thanks for listening.. (I think this is the longest post I've ever written.LOL
I never got the idea that you were trying to influence anyone...and haven´t read the other threads. I decided to keep mine simply because I feel personally that I don´t have enought weight workouts (I don´t have PH or S/H for example) to keep me interested. This is a big investment and everyone need to make his/her own decision.
SNM Videos
Administrator
STS Equipment
We certainly respect your decision not to preorder, but I'm wondering where you got the idea that you need to purchase an additional $500 worth of equipment? This is simply not true as very little additional equipment is needed. Here is what we say about equipment needed for STS in our FAQ:
"STS really doesn't require any more equipment than we have used in our other videos with the one exception being a pull up bar for pull-ups (you can use elastic tubing as an option or substitute another back exercise if you prefer).
The equipment needed for STS is a bench or step, a weight adjustable barbell, a wide variety of dumbbells, a stability ball, a resistance band, paper plates, and good focus. Other pieces of equipment are totally optional such as a pull up bar (or tubing), weighted vest, ankle weights, micro load weighted gloves, and slanted risers."
We certainly respect your decision not to preorder, but I'm wondering where you got the idea that you need to purchase an additional $500 worth of equipment? This is simply not true as very little additional equipment is needed. Here is what we say about equipment needed for STS in our FAQ:
"STS really doesn't require any more equipment than we have used in our other videos with the one exception being a pull up bar for pull-ups (you can use elastic tubing as an option or substitute another back exercise if you prefer).
The equipment needed for STS is a bench or step, a weight adjustable barbell, a wide variety of dumbbells, a stability ball, a resistance band, paper plates, and good focus. Other pieces of equipment are totally optional such as a pull up bar (or tubing), weighted vest, ankle weights, micro load weighted gloves, and slanted risers."
fit_fairy
Cathlete
I have read the "other threads" and I do not see the backlash???
And I don't think you should worry about influencing other peoples decision to cancel or not to cancel. People around here are quit capable of making that decision for themselves
fit44
Cathlete
I have read the "other threads" and I do not see the backlash???
And I don't think you should worry about influencing other peoples decision to cancel or not to cancel. People around here are quit capable of making that decision for themselves
ITA!
All my decisions are based on my own personal needs and wants. I'm more influenced to buy something than not