Idea for Interactive/Personalized Rotation and More

[Mama]

Dear Cathe,

I've been brainstorming with a few ideas in my little head. I had posted this idea in the rotation forum, but I think it's best here. I've noticed in the forums that "newbies" (like myself) usually ask what Cathe DVDs they should purchase or they list the ones they own and ask for rotation suggestions. Responses are returned with further questions such as "what is your goal"? -- endurance, weight loss, definition, etc.

So, I thought, in addition to your monthly rotations, why not have the option to personalize a rotation based upon Cathe DVDs currently owned, goal(s), days and amount of time available to workout, fitness level, if the person does other activities (biking, running, etc.) that could also be applied (someone who read this idea suggested a pull-down menu format). Once this information is inputed, a rotation can be printed out in calender form.

This idea can also be applied in a similar way in helping someone to purchase DVD(s) according to fitness level, goal, etc. and out comes a list of suggestions and fitness equipment needed. This is a very common question.

I have two more ideas and then I'm done. How about a nutritional section (basic guidelines, maybe a recipe of the week).

And last but certainly not least: how about a monthly give-away, i.e, a hat, a shirt, or a DVD to the first 20 (or more) people who sign up for it.

Okay, I'm done. I had to put it all out there. Like the saying goes: "the squeaky wheel gets the oil".

Mama

 

[pianoann]

bump

 

[amyg]

Oooh that would help make my list of "what to buy next" get even longer!!! LOL, I need that like a hole in the head... but I'd sure use it!

 

[Mama]

Hi Amy G,

I know what you mean about the list getting longer. I was fortunate enough to have hosted several successful recent garage sales and used my profits to buy the full-sized Step, the High Step, the Troy Lite barbell, and other fitness equipment -- Woo-Hoo. What good is all this stuff without some Cathe DVDs -- so I bought several (again, garage sale $$) and I'm like, okay so now what? How do I utilize what I now have in a productive and efficient way? That's how I came up with the personalized rotation idea (can I patent this?).

Gotta go, I just thought of something else to add to the list.

Mama

 

[sparks5478]

I love the idea of interactive/personalized rotations, especially since I've got a long way to go to complete my Cathe library. I'd imagine that it would be somewhat difficult to implement however, although it's something to consider. Maybe, in the meantime, a "mentoring" forum might help. Sort of a "take a Newbie under your wing" thing, wherein some of the more experienced members could advise and guide. I'm definitely at a stage right now where I could benefit greatly from something like this. I'm learning through experience, I read up on everything I can and find that these boards are a fantastic resource, but there are still times when I feel completely unsure of how to proceed.

 

[lisaannjam]

Mama...excellent ideas!!!!