Questions for Lift, Move & Restore 2 Elevated - Questions??

Debinmi said:
While I appreciate the video, I see it as more promotional, rather than providing enough detail, for me. The use of 5-15# (maybe 20) vs 3-10# is a detail, but it sounds like it might still be easier than LITE/ICE due to the slow pacing in LMR, but it may be ok. The cardio intensity with "fusion" is still too vague for me - I don't like to break up my cardio with some odd-ball combination, (especially for a 30 min workout) if that's what a fusion turns out to be. And if it's a step down in intensity from Cardio Party, well that's too light for me as I have to use hand weights and impact to get my heart rate up, altho the choreography is fun. So, IDK. These 2 expressions keep coming to mind: "once bitten, twice shy" and "fool me once, shame on you - fool me twice, shame on me." Dont get me wrong- it's great so many are enthused and this may be a perfect series for them, I'm not trying to dampen their enthusiasm.

So I may still wait for more details and just pay the higher price and/or just get a few individual dvds if I become more comfortable with the offering. Guess I'm still the "odd-ball, black sheep" not jumping on it, but I'm okay with that. There'll be more opportunities.
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I saw the video on facebook, but also felt it was still kind of vague. I don't think you're the odd ball. I have seen many people (& not just on this forum) wishing there was more detail before the presale ends. I personally love the LMR series but wouldn't use it as a stand-alone rotation unless coming out of illness or injury. Even though I have no reservations about preordering, I would like a little more info too.
 
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Debinmi said:
Me too, especially if I'm over-warm. Even those slower caterpillar or inch-worm moves like in the STS2.0 Active Recovery.
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I often have to modify burpee type moves or avoid them, depending on how I feel that day. My problem with them is low back issues. I can manage the caterpillar or inch worm moves since they're slower & not "explosive." I can do burpee type moves if I use a step to put my hands on. It's less intense & easier on my low back but still keeps my heart rate up enough. Scorpions are another one that are tough because of my shoulder replacement. I will still do them but will only go as far as my shoulder will allow on that particular side. I guess I've gotten really good at modifications when needed. Plus, some days are just not as good as others for me. That's when LMR & other recovery type days comes in to help me out.
 
Debinmi said:
IDK - she first said "slightly elevated" - now she says that intermediate level people could modify "down" - that sounds like it's targeted to advanced-intermediate to advanced. ??? Which is it - slightly - moderately - or considerably elevated?
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OK, this IS all confusing. Here are my thoughts. The original LMR seems to be geared more towards beginner or people who are older & can't do her more advanced, or those coming out of illness or injury. There's definitely a place for that & I think it's great Cathe has made a series that targets those people since she has very few beginner workouts. But since they are lighter workouts, I just use them as active recovery or recovery. I love the variety in them for that purpose. And I absolutely LOVE the balance disc work. So, the vague descriptions for the Elevated series makes me think that it will be harder, but there will be room to modify up or down as needed. I've found I can make the original LMR a little tougher by increasing the weights, tubing, or bands, & adding some impact to the cardio. I will also put extra effort into paying close attention to my form while doing them since they are easier than Cathe's usual. I am assuming the Elevated series will be the same & there will be a lot of play room to modify up or down. So, in a nutshell, it seems to me that it will be more intermediate but can be modified up or down. I could be wrong, but that's what I'm thinking at this point.
 
Hazlady said:
I don't like Scorpion for the same reason. Glad I'm not the only one. :) I also can't do moves that involve going down and coming up fast, like Burpees. I get dizzy if I come up too fast. With walk out planks I have to modify and come to a crouch rather than stand up at the end.
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I have little girls so scorpion doesn't bother me in that way! LOL! But my shoulder replacement limits how far I can go with that move on that particular side.

I used to have a lot of problems with getting dizzy like that. For me, it was an electrolyte imbalance. I don't have that problem anymore.
 
Lady Vol Fan said:
I think yours is the best guess given the vague marketing so far.
Unfortunately, I think it must be too early in the series planning process for people to rely on that. ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯
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Yep, totally agree. We are all just making guesses. And it is all a bit vague. And I remember seeing a post where Cathe mentioned that things change during rehearsals. So there is that.
 
Debinmi said:
Another point ... Cathe's details of her workouts are expected to change as it evolves... as to the specific exercises, the flow of them, the bonuses, etc. But as far as my recollection, never as far as the intensity level, until LMR1. That was the surprise and disappointment for me. And that was a big deal. If it had been at an intermediate level that would have been alright. I guess I did lose trust in her claims in her promotions, making this preorder more arduous for me. I wish it wasn't this way, but it is.
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My sentiments are the same. I lost trust as a result of the way LMR1 was sold in its pre-sale and the way its final product ended up being. I don't think I've ever debated with myself about ordering Cathe as I've done this time around. I may still take advantage of the pre-sale of LMR2, but not without reservations.
 
Just remember, if you order now, and find out as more info, clips, even pictures are
released, and you find it’s not what you need, you can always cancel, unless that has
changed with this preorder. Now, let me say in no way am I promoting or encouraging
cancelled orders, in fact I have not cancelled a preorder ever, except the Boss Loops
& Bands bundle, I originally ordered everything and then decided to get only the dvds,
without the bands/loops, so not totally a cancellation. I eventually got the loops & the
longer bands which I love, at a good price. I just like to get the preorder price,
but with this presale tier ending so quickly, and the lack of & vague information, I just
decided to go with it & see what shows up as we go. Usually in the past, the prices
don’t jump too high after the first presale price & I might have waited, but my questions
on whether the presale ends completely, or if the downloads won’t be offered after
the 31st, I kinda’ felt backed into a corner…
 
Debinmi said:
Yeah, the reservations and trepidation really detracts from the typical excitement of a pre-sale. I find this experience sad :( . But as aquagirl reminds us, we could cancel down the road. But I find that sad too.
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I agree. I am not as excited about this pre-sale because no matter how much more challenging this release will be, it seems to be the same program we just got. I count on Cathe not only delivering her high quality workouts but workouts that are both challenging and varied in nature. I really was hoping for something more cardio based like Gloved Up or P30 hiits.
 
I was surprised that she offered another LMR so soon. Really, only a matter of a few months since I received the last one. So I haven't had any time to see how, if at all, it fits into my rotations. That timing, along with the initial disappointment with LMR, plays a role in my indecision. She clearly believes in this program for active aging. I don't know how, if at all, I would use it. I don't have the problems she lists. I think I don't have those problems because I do challenging workouts. So switching to easier workouts feels wrong.
 
You know, I have been sitting here thinking about this, and I think it would be neat if
she would pick an exercise and do a short little video showing what being “elevated “
is, & at the same time show how it could be modified down. I am on the other end of the spectrum, most are hoping for a lot more challenging, while I am hoping not so much,
or at least a good modification to do & work up to it, if you want & can. I know they
certainly don’t want to disclose what’s in the workouts, but a good example of how it
will work wouldn’t hurt, IMO.
 
Debinmi said:
ooo... a bunch of timesavers (at least I hope), and a bunch of IDK. :rolleyes:
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Here is my 2 cents to your thoughts above.

This is the reason most of us want DVD as they contain pre-made premixes. I am not a blender and I do not use On Demand.

Now for example The Step Boss series is the only one I do not own because it was mainly advertised as a cardio series. I did not follow up newsletters to dig pre-order info. When I look at the list of bonuses, I noticed those segments are interesting and fit into my workout regimen. So the bundle dvd the best option cause 6 out of 8 workout are on my "to do list" I own more than enough cardio workout. I can also do outdoor activities.

STEP BOSS DVD Workout Times
  • IMAX 4 45:26
  • Step Sync 56:14
  • PHA 3 54:43
  • Bonus Intermediate Step 21:27
  • Bonus Ab Stacker 9:30
  • Bonus Ab's #2 9:58
  • Bonus Chair Stretch 16:57
  • Bonus Lying Stretch 10:00

The decision is yours. You know what you need and enjoy.
 
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