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ETA: http://videofitness.com/~vfwnk/forum...d.php?t=116985 That was over a decade ago, BUT STS was super costly to produce because of the editing process they chose to go with vs. filming each workout separately. Cathe learned a lot from that experience and never did things that way again as far as I know. ETA: Here's the quote from Cathe's forum about the editing costs for the original STS: Quote:
ETA: Also, the original STS was 37-41 discs*. (Think it depended on whether you got the optional squat rack leg discs.) *Apparently if you ordered during the presale, you got the abs dvd thrown in for free, which would account for the extra disc/odd # of discs. |
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In my prior post just above, you'll see the first two rounds of presale pricing for the first STS were $199 and $279. Now, I believe Cathe normally doesn't allow "new" workout systems to be deal of the day or have discounts apply for awhile after they are released, but maybe in a year or two you can snag it for a good price if her presale price this time is outside your budget. |
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On another note $279 was a big jump from $199. STS was 40 discs, these are 15, let's hope the pre-sale price won't be as high!
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Kittybug, you got a great deal as well!
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Since I’ve been trying to train with heavier weights only in the past couple of years, though I still feel like a novice, I’ve learned that there are all sorts of different ideas about what a good strength rotation is. There is more than one way to get where you want to go. The STS Mesocycles is just one way of doing things, and doesn’t seem that common among training programs currently out there, unless I’m totally missing something, which could well be true. Training to failure is thought to not be necessary and is less in vogue, too. Some feel that full body is more effective than parts splits, especially for older women. With this excitement over this program, I also got to wondering if Cathe does any personal training anymore or if she has any input into her programming or tests it in anyone before filming. Group fitness isn’t the same as heavy weight training results. A lot of us vidiots and the general public also seem to expect that if you don’t have DOMS, it isn’t a good workout, which isn't true, so I also wonder how catering to a wide audience affects how much volume is in her workouts, as much as does what is minimally effective. |
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prettyinpink, some very thought provoking comments in your post. I also wonder about whether there are outside consultants or exercise physiologists involved in a project like this, and how much research into current ''thinking" is with respect to what is "effective." I'm sure there is much pressure for making a program that would be appealing to as many as possible. That said, Cathe has built a brand over the years that I don't think she would want to damage by releasing a program that is considered ineffective or "fluff" for the sake of pretty production and equipment.
I believe that there is so much individual variation that it's difficult if not impossible to determine what program is suitable for "everyone." It's been said here often in a number of different ways, if it works for you, and gets the results that you want, then it's a good program. Personally it is a very rare thing for me to have DOMS, and I don't feel that means that I haven't worked hard in what I'm doing. I rarely, if ever, work to "failure" but stop at a point where I know my body has had enough. However, it's taken years to determine that point between causing injury and challenging to improvement. As usual, I would use this set as it suits me, which isn't always "as designed." It appears she will offer premixes that will allow for more flexibility in the program. I'm surprised that people would think that the pricing would be comparable to the original STS cost per disc. That set was released in 2008. It's apples and oranges, IMHO. However, it is interesting to look at the differences. I suspect that Cathe made as much money on that set as might have been projected since it ended up being so costly to produce. Pure speculation on my part, of course. Haha I'm rambling, but I'm really wondering if this set would be worth it for me. I actually wish it was fewer DVDs--maybe 8 to 10---and a shorter program---4 to 6 weeks given my preference for shorter rotations. **sigh** like others, I'll wait for the presale pricing and options and go from there.
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I’ll be waiting with debit card in hand next week, lol. I don’t buy many DVDs anymore (only subscriptions) so that’s my justification, lol. I’ll tell DH it’s my Xmas gift.
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