My Workout with "Siren"

[L Sass]

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So I got to work out with AG "Siren" last night. She is a very sweet person and is quite a motivational speaker! But 5 minutes into the workout, even before her warmup jacket came off I knew I was in for a P90X workout. Yup, that's exactly what it was, though no weights or equipment, so think a combination of Kenpo X with Core Synergistics and a few yoga poses thrown in for good measure -- even some Drea Rolls. All in all, I guess I found it a little boring, but then again, I sold my P90X after one complete rotation.

She was howver VERY approachable and funny, and I was really glad I had the chance to do this. Folks in the class who had no knowledge of the world of home fitness or DVDs had no idea what this was all about, so many of them loved it. When we were through I asked her if she had ever heard of Cathe Friedrich and she had not. I guess that was the most telling for me. I know we have talked about Cathe marketability and infomercials. But I have to think that's how so many have come to the world of beach body products. Pretty sad huh? Makes me wonder if Cathe and Chris have to have something major in the works for the launch of STS to promote her marketability.

 

[skimi]

it is weird being on the forums and there are obviously so many people who know and love cathe's work, but then you go outside of this little world, and never meet people who have even heard of her. i remember someone saying on here once that they went to cathe's gym, and there are members of her gym who have no idea about cathe's videos and this side of her business. that is unbelievable to me. they have a diamond right under their nose and dont realize how lucky they are.

Cathe seems like such a down-to-earth person who really loves that she can interact with her "fans", and be a part of their lives. With success and notariety come less time for that personal touch that cathe offers. I wonder how she feels about that side of success.

good to hear that you enjoyed meeting Siren even if the workout wasn't all that exciting for you.

 

[Bubachick]

COOL PICS

Lorrie,

Looks like you had fun, cool photos thanks for sharing!!!

Bri

 

[dreamyjeanie]

Lorrie, that is so cool. Glad you had fun. Does this mean you will be trying out for the next American Gladiators show?

Jean

 

[Beavs]

Glad to know your workout wasn't as "cheesy" as it was exciting

 

[L Sass]

Lorrie, that is so cool. Glad you had fun. Does this mean you will be trying out for the next American Gladiators show?

Jean

LOL gf!!! Well, let's just say that after I finish working out with my new personal trainer (and gotta' tell you that I have learned more from her after only 3 session than in ALL of my years studying fitness and working out at home!!) and a round of STS, let's just see what might be possible!!

 

[Jess_jugs]

Awesome!!! I knew that she used P90X and had become a Team Beachbody coach! Very cool that you got to work out with her and introduce her to Cathe also. Great picture!

 

[L Sass]

Ohh DUH!!! How could I forget to mention this? There is a child care area at the gym, and my kiddos REALLY wanted to go and see her, BUT, the homework was not done. They were so bummed that they had to stay home and get the homework done, so it was my DD's idea to take the camera and get some pics. But when I told Valerie that, she pulled out her little promotional SIREN cards and signed one for each of my monsters -- who were then THRILLED!

 

[bitmover]

Just a comment on the Cathe marketing thing...... well, I don't know if this is marketing or not, but I was shocked to see that Cathe does not have a wikipedia entry. She has a mention on the FitTV entry, but no Cathe entry. Even my husband has a wikipedia page..... I thought for sure Cathe would. One of us should fix that, but given that I haven't even gotten my avatar organized, I'm not sure it'll be me!

For what it's worth..... I have no idea who Siren is!

-Beth

 

[maddiesmum]

Well, Siren may not have heard of Cathe Friedrich, but I have to ask, who the hell is Siren? Seriously, I've never heard of the woman. A lack of notoriety goes both ways!

Clare

 

[pink_fortitude]

AWESOME!

Lorrie, thank you for posting your pictures for all of us! It looks like you had a great time, and even the kiddos were happy! I love hearing how some famous people can be so down to Earth and approachable. Super cool.

Missy

 

[SirenSongWoman]

I

So I got to work out with AG "Siren" last night. She is a very sweet person and is quite a motivational speaker! But 5 minutes into the workout, even before her warmup jacket came off I knew I was in for a P90X workout. Yup, that's exactly what it was, though no weights or equipment, so think a combination of Kenpo X with Core Synergistics and a few yoga poses thrown in for good measure -- even some Drea Rolls. All in all, I guess I found it a little boring, but then again, I sold my P90X after one complete rotation.

She was howver VERY approachable and funny, and I was really glad I had the chance to do this. Folks in the class who had no knowledge of the world of home fitness or DVDs had no idea what this was all about, so many of them loved it. When we were through I asked her if she had ever heard of Cathe Friedrich and she had not. I guess that was the most telling for me. I know we have talked about Cathe marketability and infomercials. But I have to think that's how so many have come to the world of beach body products. Pretty sad huh? Makes me wonder if Cathe and Chris have to have something major in the works for the launch of STS to promote her marketability.

I'm so glad you had fun (looks like it!) but you're right about the fitness world's awareness of Cathe. It's pretty much non-existent. That's why I'm all for her getting her name out there by whatever means she chooses (infomercials, etc.). She's been playing this game longer and better than anyone else and she's not in this to make a buck hawking products none of us will use much, like so many in the home fitness industry do. For people in the fitness biz to not know who she is when she, in fact, paved the way for them, is so wrong.