Lift, Move & Restore Update…10/28/24

Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

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Hi Everyone! We know you’ve been anxiously awaiting an update on the Lift, Move & Restore series! We are extremely happy to say that the final masters have been approved and production run will be starting soon! We’ve been so busy proofing and correcting these final check discs and masters over these last couple of weeks. This has always been a tedious and time consuming process, but has become even more so nowadays. The shift of most video content moving from DVD to downloadable and streaming options has put us in a position of having no choice but to use DVD authoring software that is no longer updated nor supported. We understand that the delays have been frustrating and we are feeling some of that frustration as well! I know we’ve already expressed our gratitude for your patience, but it should be repeated! We appreciate your support more than you know.IMG_4209.jpeg
 
Wondering too, what the big change is between authoring these dvds and the 2023 series which was basically a year ago (end of last year)…Or even STS 2……which BTW, in my opinion was chaptered beautifully....
& so was 2023 dvds, except the Barre Bonus wasn't chaptered at all, but IMO, could have been.
 
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Debinmi said:
Yeah, what is the issue, really?!
The December 2023 workouts seemed to have a quick turn-around. SNM updated their filming AND editing software in 2018 for the LITE series with the most up-to-date stuff, per a posting in October 2018. So what is the real issue? The "explanation" for the delays doesn't make sense. When something doesn't make sense, it's usually because you haven't been given the full story. SNM doesn't owe us the whole truth, but then your customers/fans start to doubt & lose trust in you. Not a good situation for a small company that relies on a strong fan base.
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I feel like they have put their efforts into the new pickleball/turf court that they just opened and the DVDs are on the back burner. But now that the new facility is up and running, there shouldn't be any further delays. I can't imagine the software is that out of date. I know I will probably get backlash for this but just be up front with us.
 
Lady Vol Fan said:
Hmmm, does the difficulty you're mentioning with the state of DVD production mean you're not going to continue producing new content on DVD?
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Oh I hope that’s not the case. I prefer DVDs. I guess I’m old school . I’ve been doing Pvolve off and on for 2 years and there was one series on their streaming service that I loved. 6 days a week, 30 minutes a day. Then when the founder of Pvolve and his wife got divorced, she got the company and removed all workouts with Stephen in them, including my favorite. I should add that I’ve had a free trial of the streaming which is why I’m doing Pvolve again. Otherwise it’s my 21 day butt lift dvd. I don’t mean Cathe would remove content from her service, I just like owning the discs.
 
I don't know - I've been in positions at my work where we've been trying to get by on outdated software (edit: outdated software and/or hardware) and eventually, you find you're just SOL and have to make massive, expensive, unpleasant changes in order to keep doing what you want to be doing.

I hate how fast tech changes and also how fast certain businesses will cease supporting their software after a period of time passes, requiring you to make expensive updates.
 
I am sorry that Lift, Move & Restore series delivery delay is causing all the confusion and disappointment.

I cannot recall ever prepaying or pre-ordering any commercial product in my adult life. I guess it's largely due to my non-acquisitive nature -an euphemism for being cheap despite lower pre-order price. Apart from that, I am like a bloodhound always sniffing for potential pitfalls and the such.

On a side note, I miss the good ole days of Cathe and the Gang.

Maybe it's because I am disassociated from today's hip crowd due to my personal desire of social media interaction that is more on point with fitness instead of unrelated topics.
 
I maybe in the minority, but I just grateful that Cathe still produces DVD’s. Recently I had to make some financial decisions about my many online subscriptions, I was paying too much. So I cancelled all but 2 services, even my gym membership. I just don’t use them as I once thought and it’s a waste of money. It got me to thinking, I don’t own any of the previous exercise programs. And these services can disappear for any reason at any moment. So I decided to use what I already own, just restarted STS. Cathe was ahead of her time, now that “recompostion” of the body is trending. However I do understand everyone frustration with the lack of communication, there is something not right about the delays that we will never be privy of. Will I purchase any future DVDS, yes. I probably won’t preorder. Paying in advance for a product with no idea of when you receive them, just doesn’t sit well with me anymore, even though we can cancel at anytime. I just hope Cathe continues to produce DVDS, but I got a feeling this maybe her last one. The frustration is probably not worth it, sense most people are using streaming services.
 
grad2010 said:
I maybe in the minority, but I just grateful that Cathe still produces DVD’s. Recently I had to make some financial decisions about my many online subscriptions, I was paying too much. So I cancelled all but 2 services, even my gym membership. I just don’t use them as I once thought and it’s a waste of money. It got me to thinking, I don’t own any of the previous exercise programs. And these services can disappear for any reason at any moment. So I decided to use what I already own, just restarted STS. Cathe was ahead of her time, now that “recompostion” of the body is trending. However I do understand everyone frustration with the lack of communication, there is something not right about the delays that we will never be privy of. Will I purchase any future DVDS, yes. I probably won’t preorder. Paying in advance for a product with no idea of when you receive them, just doesn’t sit well with me anymore, even though we can cancel at anytime. I just hope Cathe continues to produce DVDS, but I got a feeling this maybe her last one. The frustration is probably not worth it, sense most people are using streaming services.
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Edited to correct…since not sense. Sleep deprivation is real
 
Debinmi said:
I'm finishing up STS Meso2 this week. While working my way through it, I remind myself I don't really  need any more workouts ... it's only a want. I have enough workouts to not have to repeat one for months & months. I'm good, really! :)
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I am with you on having enough workout options. As I 'season' in age, I keep my workout routines less complicated. I am more mindful of my mental and spiritual well-being as well.

STS is by far my favorite series.
 
grand2010, I also like having the DVDs. I haven't subscribed to the Live or On Demand channels because I'm just now sure how much I would use them. Maybe when I retire and have time to figure it out, ;)
 
nickisteen said:
grand2010, I also like having the DVDs. I haven't subscribed to the Live or On Demand channels because I'm just now sure how much I would use them. Maybe when I retire and have time to figure it out, ;)
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I prefer DVDs. Based on my understanding, only DVDs have detailed chaptering. (Please correct me if I am wrong.)

I don't do live workout. My remote work schedule won't allow it. Plus, I like to preview the workout to ensure safety, especially when it comes to any step cardio workouts or cardio workouts with more choreography.
 
Cathewofan said:
Based on my understanding, only DVDs have detailed chaptering
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The workouts that they put in the blender usually always have the chapters, just like the
dvd…also in the other part of OnDemand, the streaming workouts are all chaptered, just
like the dvds…but of course, the Live workouts are not.

I am with you, I like to preview most anything I am going to do, to see if there is anything
I want to skip, modify, or just don’t like.
 
Cathe Friedrich said:
Hi Everyone! We know you’ve been anxiously awaiting an update on the Lift, Move & Restore series! We are extremely happy to say that the final masters have been approved and production run will be starting soon! We’ve been so busy proofing and correcting these final check discs and masters over these last couple of weeks. This has always been a tedious and time consuming process, but has become even more so nowadays. The shift of most video content moving from DVD to downloadable and streaming options has put us in a position of having no choice but to use DVD authoring software that is no longer updated nor supported. We understand that the delays have been frustrating and we are feeling some of that frustration as well! I know we’ve already expressed our gratitude for your patience, but it should be repeated! We appreciate your support more than you know.View attachment 8966
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It's been a long wait, but I am sure it will be worth it! Streaming is nice, but I prefer DVD's and hope future programs will also be offered on DVD's.
 
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