Favorite Margaret Richard DVDs?

nevertoolate · 06-22-16, 11:09 AM

I'm doing a Classical Stretch/Margaret Richards/Jessica Smith rotation. I have one disc from the Unplugged 1900 series and really like Margaret. I ordered the rest of 1900 and the 2000 Unplugged series at the last sale. I haven't received them yet. I've read all the recent Margaret threads and really want to add a few more to my collection at the next good sale. (And BTW, I don't find the Unplugged workouts too beginner at all. Maybe you could say they're less strenuous because they're short? Anyway, I thought my legs were going to break off during one of them. Yikes!

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So to all you Margaret Richards fans, what are your three most favorite Margaret DVDs? And why, if you want to elaborate?

Thanks very much!

Yours in fitness and health,

Ann

PennyK · 06-22-16, 11:29 AM

My favorites are the unplugged series 1900 & 2000, Fitness Becomes You, and High Voltage from the Classics. The unplugged series and FBY are favorites because of the length and outdoor setting (have not done all episodes/FBY not all outdoor). High Voltage is a favorite because it was my first Margaret. I also just really like her calmness. I actually have a few others that I haven't tried and after reading the recent thread I have a list of nine more I want.

ETA: Your rotation sounds great! I am also a huge fan of CS/Essentrics and Leslie/Jessica and think those together with Margaret make a triple threat!

spotted zebra · 06-22-16, 02:38 PM

When people say which Margaret programs are their favourites I often wonder in what context and compared to what other programs they have of hers.

Good thread. I'm curious what others will say.

Taramisu · 06-22-16, 05:51 PM

My favorites are Getting Better, Perfect 10, and High Voltage and Forty & Fabulous from the Classics DVD. I just bought some Unpluggeds but haven't tried them yet, need to do that.

I actually don't mind her old Body Electric workout from the Classics DVD either but I prefer the other two and do those more often.

Paine · 06-23-16, 02:06 AM

Sculpture!

PennyK · 06-23-16, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by PennyK

My favorites are the unplugged series 1900 & 2000, Fitness Becomes You, and High Voltage from the Classics. The unplugged series and FBY are favorites because of the length and outdoor setting (have not done all episodes/FBY not all outdoor). High Voltage is a favorite because it was my first Margaret. I also just really like her calmness. I actually have a few others that I haven't tried and after reading the recent thread I have a list of nine more I want.

ETA: Your rotation sounds great! I am also a huge fan of CS/Essentrics and Leslie/Jessica and think those together with Margaret make a triple threat!

Spotted Zebra made a good point. I want to clarify that my favorites are actually the only ones I have done and I like them all.

spotted zebra · 06-23-16, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by PennyK

I want to clarify that my favorites are actually the only ones I have done and I like them all.

I hear you. All the ones I have now (which aren't that many) are my favourites. I'm delaying my answer on this thread because after the rest arrive I want to see if things change on the favourites front. Just goes to show how amazing Margaret is, that we love all the ones we've done from her so far.

nevertoolate · 06-23-16, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by PennyK

Spotted Zebra made a good point. I want to clarify that my favorites are actually the only ones I have done and I like them all.

Quote:

Originally Posted by spotted zebra

I hear you! All the ones I have now (which aren't that many) are my favourites. I'm delaying my answer on this thread because after the rest arrive I want to see if things change on the favourites front. Just goes to show how amazing Margaret is, that we love all the ones we've done from her so far.

Thanks for your feedback. Interesting perspective that your favorites are all the ones you have! I hope more people share specifics. Margaret has so many dvds. I'd like to get a few more at her next sale, but I have to narrow down my choices. I like being able to break a workout into 30 minute or so sections. And I love the outdoor settings. ..

Ann

spotted zebra · 06-23-16, 10:27 PM

I'm looking forward to doing more of her outdoor programs, if and when they ever get here. My MR collection was in dire need of updating since it has been years since I bought anything from her. I borrowed Unplugged 1900 Vol 1 from someone and am loving it! For more outdoor programs besides the Unpluggeds, have you looked at the clips and reviews of Good 'n Strong and Good for You? People have raved about Good 'n Strong and Good for You in threads. I put them in my first order (early June sale) but haven't received them yet.

OSusanna · 06-27-16, 11:56 AM

I like short Margaret Richard - 30 minutes or less.

I have all the Unpluggeds. I did the entire 1900 series and really liked it. I have yet to start with the 2000. I've gotten a little off track with my workouts lately. But I will do them! Eventually.

I recently received My body of work - the one that uses segments from her shows that was not Unplugged. This was a nice set of 4 30 minute workouts. I will do this one again.

I liked Beauty to the Bone - it appears to be a 30 minute split.

Perfect 10 is the same setup - 30 minutes per session.

Her long stuff is great also, but these are easy to do short or string together.

I do have the Classics collection but I haven't been able to do each workout more than once. It's too long. I prefer the short weight training with some cardio after.

Have fun!

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06-22-16, 11:09 AM
nevertoolate Join Date: Apr 2012	Favorite Margaret Richard DVDs? I'm doing a Classical Stretch/Margaret Richards/Jessica Smith rotation. I have one disc from the Unplugged 1900 series and really like Margaret. I ordered the rest of 1900 and the 2000 Unplugged series at the last sale. I haven't received them yet. I've read all the recent Margaret threads and really want to add a few more to my collection at the next good sale. (And BTW, I don't find the Unplugged workouts too beginner at all. Maybe you could say they're less strenuous because they're short? Anyway, I thought my legs were going to break off during one of them. Yikes! ) So to all you Margaret Richards fans, what are your three most favorite Margaret DVDs? And why, if you want to elaborate? Thanks very much! Yours in fitness and health, Ann

06-22-16, 11:29 AM
PennyK Join Date: Jul 2014	My favorites are the unplugged series 1900 & 2000, Fitness Becomes You, and High Voltage from the Classics. The unplugged series and FBY are favorites because of the length and outdoor setting (have not done all episodes/FBY not all outdoor). High Voltage is a favorite because it was my first Margaret. I also just really like her calmness. I actually have a few others that I haven't tried and after reading the recent thread I have a list of nine more I want. ETA: Your rotation sounds great! I am also a huge fan of CS/Essentrics and Leslie/Jessica and think those together with Margaret make a triple threat!

06-22-16, 02:38 PM
spotted zebra Join Date: Apr 2004	When people say which Margaret programs are their favourites I often wonder in what context and compared to what other programs they have of hers. Good thread. I'm curious what others will say.

06-22-16, 05:51 PM
Taramisu VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: MN	My favorites are Getting Better, Perfect 10, and High Voltage and Forty & Fabulous from the Classics DVD. I just bought some Unpluggeds but haven't tried them yet, need to do that. I actually don't mind her old Body Electric workout from the Classics DVD either but I prefer the other two and do those more often.

06-23-16, 02:06 AM
Paine VF Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010	Sculpture!

06-23-16, 10:27 PM
spotted zebra Join Date: Apr 2004	I'm looking forward to doing more of her outdoor programs, if and when they ever get here. My MR collection was in dire need of updating since it has been years since I bought anything from her. I borrowed Unplugged 1900 Vol 1 from someone and am loving it! For more outdoor programs besides the Unpluggeds, have you looked at the clips and reviews of Good 'n Strong and Good for You? People have raved about Good 'n Strong and Good for You in threads. I put them in my first order (early June sale) but haven't received them yet.

06-27-16, 11:56 AM
OSusanna Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Western WA	I like short Margaret Richard - 30 minutes or less. I have all the Unpluggeds. I did the entire 1900 series and really liked it. I have yet to start with the 2000. I've gotten a little off track with my workouts lately. But I will do them! Eventually. I recently received My body of work - the one that uses segments from her shows that was not Unplugged. This was a nice set of 4 30 minute workouts. I will do this one again. I liked Beauty to the Bone - it appears to be a 30 minute split. Perfect 10 is the same setup - 30 minutes per session. Her long stuff is great also, but these are easy to do short or string together. I do have the Classics collection but I haven't been able to do each workout more than once. It's too long. I prefer the short weight training with some cardio after. Have fun!