I know this sounds stupid..

G

Gemini girl

Cathlete
...but what's the difference between the DVD's and VHS? As you can tell - I don't have any DVD's! I often read posts saying to get the workouts on DVD but can't really figure out the benefit of that - other than being able to jump from segment to segment (?)in which case, aren't those considered the Timesaver DVD's?
 
With VHS versions of workouts of any kind, you perform the workout strictly as produced, in real time; you can create mix-n-matches among VHS tapes, but the time it takes to shift from one tape to another is irritating and interrupts the flow of the session.

The benefit of being able to jump from segment to segment on a DVD is that you have far more options in terms of customizing a particular workout session to your own preferences, rather than doing all of one workout regardless of whether that one workout suits you.

The Timesaver DVD you refer to is Cathe's compilation of segments from the Body Blast series, and have a specific focus. You may enjoy those, OR you may want to create your own compilations. With DVD chaptering, if you feel like repeating a segment, you can quickly get back to the beginning of that segment; you can't do that nearly as efficiently with VHS.

DVD's are also more durable, and are the wave in terms of video exercise technology. And Cathe is The Wave in terms of exercise DVD's, with the extraordinary premixes she creates within each disc.

It's a little tough to describe if you have no experience with DVD's, but all I can tell you is: in December 2002 I offloaded my entire Cathe VHS collection and replaced it with DVD counterparts, and because I can tailor each workout session more efficiently via DVD's, my cardio fitness has improved tremendously. Plus I look forward to the workouts even more because of the "me" pawprint I'm able to put on each session.

A-Jock
 
Thanks A-Jock! That was very helpful - and yes, switching tapes is irritating, I'm experiencing that right now with my current rotation.
 
I like to compare the differences between videos and DVD's to the differences between cassette tapes and CD's. Some of the benefits are durability, ability to access different parts of the DVD (if there is chaptering), and a better quality picture and sound. Besides, if you're a workout collector like me, DVD's take up less space on a shelf than videos do, so one's collection at least looks more reasonable than it is!

As for Cathe DVD's, they offer better features than any other fitness DVD's I've seen (though I think they might have gone a bit overboard with the Blast series as there seem to be several types of DVD players that they won't play on). The premixes on the Intensity Series and Body Blast series are different workouts in themselves, and sometimes I even prefer them to the original workouts.
 
Gemini - I know what you mean so well. Trust me.

I'm a stone-cold cheapazoid, so I know what the financial implications of switching out your VHS collection for DVD's in not inconsiderable. Nor is buying a DVD player.

That being said, I think it would be good for you to give serious thought to saving up your sheckles for a multi-disc (at least 3 discs, and preferably 5 discs) DVD player (mine's a Sony 5-disc player and it's great). Even a single disc player gives you more options with Cathe's DVD's, but a multi-disc player sends you to the moon option-wise. The little disc-skip feature that advances you to the next disc of your choice takes mere seconds. I believe you can get one of those for less than $170.00.

When you get your first Cathe DVD, you'll want all of 'em very shortly.

A-Jock
 
Hello,

What DVD players won't the DVD's play on? I'm also interested in purchasing a few DVD's and have a really cheap DVD player. I am weaning myself off of video tapes and currently have an all-in-one VCR/DVD player.

Curious,
Jen
 
Jen,

I have owned about 4 DVD players in two years and my Sony has been the best. I've had if for about a year now and I'm thrilled with it. I've found over the years that Sony products, for me, are the best investment. You may have to pay $10 or $20 more but it's so worth it. Have not had one problem with my Cathe DVD's since I've owned this one and it's lasted almost a full year now. For me, that in itself is amazing.

Mine is not a multiple disk player like AJ's but when this one finally craps out, I'm planning on getting one.
 
I did Kathryn. My first one was an RCA, single disc but I don't know which model it was. Then I had a Panasonic and then a Magnavox. The Sony is what finally worked for me.
 
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