Sex Appeal and selling videos - Page 5

ots · 03-05-09, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by cristinalatina

Hmmm. I thought of one. I think that Ana Brett's attire is too revealing, something I wouldn't be using in front of, say, my in-laws. On the other hand, Cindy Crawford and Raquel Welch work out with a swimsuit that covers their midriff (kind of like a ballet leotard) and look fine to me.

Agreed! The only video where I paused and thought WTH was with Ana Brett. Everything else I was fine with. When I used to go to Jazzercise, twenty years ago, lots of the women that attended wore some of those same outfits with the spandex tights and leotards. I remember wanting to get myself a pair ---- turquoise blue and shiny! But, they were too expensive. By the time I could afford them, they were out of style --- way out.

RedPanda · 03-05-09, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DejaDeb1

But as far as video covers, I actually drew SHORTS on Janis Saffell on the VHS cover of her Brand New Butt & More! I had young boys (and my husband) in the house! She changed into more "modest" attire for the DVD cover, thank goodness!

It would be interesting to know if Janis sold more copies of Brand New Butt & More to women (her target audience) after she changed the cover.

videofit · 03-05-09, 10:45 PM

I think instructors wear less clothing today so they can show off their abs.

alikruegs · 03-05-09, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ots

Agreed! The only video where I paused and thought WTH was with Ana Brett.

I'm okay with most of Ana Brett's outfits....now. The ones she wears in Cleanse and Total Tune Up are just inexcusable, IMO. (You can see her nipples through her top, and her top and bottom look like underwear!)

Susan G. · 03-05-09, 11:02 PM

Preening doesn't thrill me.

In real life I'd find a narcissism to an instructor strutting her body. When she's teaching she's there for ME, not to gather my awe or admiration.

RedPanda · 03-06-09, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by alikruegs

...her top and bottom look like underwear!

You're not the first person to say that!

I have only seen her in Yoga Bliss Hips and I thought she looked cold. I wanted to turn the heater on!

Hej · 03-06-09, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by SharonNYC

Sports bras were invented in the late 70s I believe.

Yep, they were invented. I used them.

And utilitarian *supportive* bras were invented loooong before that-- my Auntie was issued them when she was in the service in WW2. They certainly weren't pretty (or sexy) but they had been invented.

PeakFitness · 03-06-09, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SharonNYC

Sports bras were invented in the late 70s I believe.

They were invented by the ancient greeks, and had to be reinvented by modern society. But I know I'm going off on a tanget, sorry!

CarlaShanti · 03-06-09, 11:34 AM

Ana's outfits are very skimpy, particularly by kundalini yoga standards, where everyone tends to be wearing layers of white gauze and often something covering the head as well. Some of the poses she gets into, like kundalini lotus pose, well--I'd be dead embarrassed if I were wearing those outfits. She looks cute in them, though, and I wouldn't say she's being sexy.

Sarah-lara · 03-06-09, 11:42 AM

Oh yeah, you all reminded me. I'm *very* uncomfortable with the Ravi Ana's. I have tried their videos several times based on the praises at VF, but I can't get past the underwear. I suppose some find it "pure" or something and good for those people for not having my hang ups, but it's too much for me.

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03-05-09, 10:45 PM
videofit Join Date: Dec 2002	I think instructors wear less clothing today so they can show off their abs. __________________ “It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society.” Krishnamurti

03-05-09, 11:02 PM
Susan G. VF Supporter Join Date: Apr 2003	Preening doesn't thrill me. In real life I'd find a narcissism to an instructor strutting her body. When she's teaching she's there for ME, not to gather my awe or admiration.

03-06-09, 11:34 AM
CarlaShanti Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: United Kingdom	Ana's outfits are very skimpy, particularly by kundalini yoga standards, where everyone tends to be wearing layers of white gauze and often something covering the head as well. Some of the poses she gets into, like kundalini lotus pose, well--I'd be dead embarrassed if I were wearing those outfits. She looks cute in them, though, and I wouldn't say she's being sexy.

03-06-09, 11:42 AM
Sarah-lara VF Supporter Join Date: May 2003	Oh yeah, you all reminded me. I'm very uncomfortable with the Ravi Ana's. I have tried their videos several times based on the praises at VF, but I can't get past the underwear. I suppose some find it "pure" or something and good for those people for not having my hang ups, but it's too much for me.