New workout premixes concern....
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rose2boys
Cathlete
I agree - the HC premixes, while really useful & still usable, have a few annoying quirks. In the GS series there are some sections that don't give you the weight amounts coming up(esp. in BSB)and Low Max cool down is not sep. chaptered, it is part of int. 6 blast so if you want to skip an interval and go to cooldown or do the 1st premix there is no cool down. It's not horrible, but it bugs me everytime.
Just venting - I still love HC series and can't wait to see the upcoming workouts - incl. the premixes which I am sure will be better than ever!
rose2boys
Keep smiling & sweating!
Just venting - I still love HC series and can't wait to see the upcoming workouts - incl. the premixes which I am sure will be better than ever!
rose2boys
Keep smiling & sweating!
jillybean
Cathlete
This is complete speculation, but I think the Body Blast series probably made Cathe and SNM second guess using premixes on the Hardcores at all. Remember how it seemed like a long time for the Body Blast series to ship and many questioned the cause of the 'hold-up'? I remember Cathe or Chris posting about having to preview each and every premix to make sure they were 'okay.' And we all know how many premixes the Body Blast series contained, so I'm sure this was no small undertaking. So the series finally did ship, and people complained about the premixes and having to wait for the next chapter because of the 'insert cards'; people complained about the lack of certain premixes, and some complained that there were too many premixes. Because these DVDs contained so much 'stuff' there was often a small 'pause' as the disc switched to the next layer (someone who understands DVDs and their make up could better clarify, I'm certain!) (like the pause that comes in between step sections 1 and 2 of SJ&P) - so some folks sent their discs back. Then, the Hardcores, again, seemed to some to be taking too long to ship, so people complained. I have a feeling that after some of the 'issues' the Body Blast series created (like the Workout Blender not working for several folks), Cathe wanted the Hardcore DVDs to be single layered and probably thought of eschewing premixes all together, to ensure single layeredness (is that a word?).
Also, remember how Cathe said she had two editing teams working on the Hardcore series? I think Cathe felt so much pressure to get these shipped quickly, that 'perhaps' corners were cut. I'm not saying anyone is in the wrong for complaining or for having expectations, nor am I saying I'm not happy with the Hardcores, because I absolutely am happy with them - I'm merely saying that it's probably extremely frustrating for Cathe (and SNM) to keep folks happy. I think Cathe truly wanted to ship the DVDs as quickly as possible last time around, which is why, to some, the premixes and chaptering were less than they've come to expect from a company of SNM's caliber.
Good gravy, does this verbose thing have a point? Just that it's hard to please everyone and I think it's sad that Cathe feels pressure to rush stuff in order to 'appease the masses.' Again, my sentiments are mere speculation; this is just one Cathe fan's opinion.
Also, remember how Cathe said she had two editing teams working on the Hardcore series? I think Cathe felt so much pressure to get these shipped quickly, that 'perhaps' corners were cut. I'm not saying anyone is in the wrong for complaining or for having expectations, nor am I saying I'm not happy with the Hardcores, because I absolutely am happy with them - I'm merely saying that it's probably extremely frustrating for Cathe (and SNM) to keep folks happy. I think Cathe truly wanted to ship the DVDs as quickly as possible last time around, which is why, to some, the premixes and chaptering were less than they've come to expect from a company of SNM's caliber.
Good gravy, does this verbose thing have a point? Just that it's hard to please everyone and I think it's sad that Cathe feels pressure to rush stuff in order to 'appease the masses.' Again, my sentiments are mere speculation; this is just one Cathe fan's opinion.
Jilly:
I agree with what you wrote. I think the HC Series premixes was an "after thought" and not in the initial conception of the series. Remember, Cathe even "speculated" that this option was not going to be available, due to the length of the series 11 DVD's total, if you got the Hardcore Extreme. I think, due to pressure from "I want premixes" that the mixes were haphazard and it was evident if you used the premixes. No, nothing technical was wrong, but editing wise, those mixes just did not flow. Why? Because, those premixes "I believe" were not supposed to be on that series.
SNM realizes that the "one main reason" ppl do purchase her DVD's are because of the premixes. She made a valid point on her 7/28 Update about the mixes. So, they understand that this part of the workout is not only important, but vital to their customers and "DO" justify the prices of her DVD's, because overall with exception of the HC Series, the Cathe premixes are stellar.
I am sure at this juncture, that these 4 DVD's will be as good or better than the "Intensity Series" and we all know that is signature Cathe.
I agree with what you wrote. I think the HC Series premixes was an "after thought" and not in the initial conception of the series. Remember, Cathe even "speculated" that this option was not going to be available, due to the length of the series 11 DVD's total, if you got the Hardcore Extreme. I think, due to pressure from "I want premixes" that the mixes were haphazard and it was evident if you used the premixes. No, nothing technical was wrong, but editing wise, those mixes just did not flow. Why? Because, those premixes "I believe" were not supposed to be on that series.
SNM realizes that the "one main reason" ppl do purchase her DVD's are because of the premixes. She made a valid point on her 7/28 Update about the mixes. So, they understand that this part of the workout is not only important, but vital to their customers and "DO" justify the prices of her DVD's, because overall with exception of the HC Series, the Cathe premixes are stellar.
I am sure at this juncture, that these 4 DVD's will be as good or better than the "Intensity Series" and we all know that is signature Cathe.
maddiesmum
Cathlete
The voice of rationality!
I say, take as long as you need Cathe and make the DVDs the best they can be. Then, I like to use my pause button, so anything wrong with the hardcores is no bother to me, I love them anyway.
I say, take as long as you need Cathe and make the DVDs the best they can be. Then, I like to use my pause button, so anything wrong with the hardcores is no bother to me, I love them anyway.
>Just one word.
>Pause.
>Take the break.... Pause the workout... When i need a stretch
>or really pushing it on the weights i pause so i can continue
>to lift heavy.
>Good luck though.
>Anne
>http://www.picturetrail.com/acatalina
I think Kathryn has a valid point. It's not just hitting "pause", it's having to hit pause, then rewind a bit OR hit previous and fast forward. Your sarcastic reply is really not necessary, and what are you wishing luck with?
>Pause.
>Take the break.... Pause the workout... When i need a stretch
>or really pushing it on the weights i pause so i can continue
>to lift heavy.
>Good luck though.
>Anne
>http://www.picturetrail.com/acatalina
I think Kathryn has a valid point. It's not just hitting "pause", it's having to hit pause, then rewind a bit OR hit previous and fast forward. Your sarcastic reply is really not necessary, and what are you wishing luck with?