Thanks for the Reissues, Anna!

[donnadonna]

Just finished the last of the reissues I bought on DVD and am in love all over again! It is amazing how much easier the DVD format is than VHS (duh!)! And it's so exciting to rediscover them.

How brilliant the Tortoise and Hare workouts are, and how amazing that they absolutely do not seem dated (except, of course, for the outfits)! Granted, I used to do the step work at 10"; am now more comfortable at 8" - a tad humbling. However, I did them wearing 2-1/2 pound wrist weights, so it must be some kind of a wash.

I did not purchase Volume 6 when it originally came out; I subscribed to the belief that I had to be a quivering puddle of sweat at the end of a workout for it to mean anything, and it was advertised to the older exerciser. While I probably would not have cared for it back then, LOVE it today. To borrow a phrase from Anna, it was just right. I was also amazed (and just a tad jealous) that Jayne has not aged over the years - she's certainly held up a heck of a lot better than I have!

I had not done Volume 2 (which was the Firm tape that first made me a believer) in a long time. It's a great workout, but I think it's a young person's workout - I found some of the moves much too fast for me to perform with proper form; what was not an issue in my early 30's has become one in my 50s. Maybe I need to just use lighter weights...

Anyway, thank you again, Anna, for the hours and hours of fun and fitness. You're the best!

[mec]

Thanks from me too. I did my Hare DVD last night for the first time in so long and loved it. I am not a cardio fan, but this workout is perfect. The music is great too. I am eagerly awaiting Anna's announcement about the next 5 firm workouts that will be converted to DVD.

[annette b.]

Here! Hear! I lift my weights up to Anna. She did a great job!

The key to Volume 2, (which was way before its time), is to use lighter weights. I usually use 2, 3 or 5lbs. On the shoulder work 3 or 5. When does the compound exercises, I'll do half of them with squats and lighter weights. Then go up to heavier weights and take out the squats.

I can't wait for the announcement of Anna's either. Waitin' with baited yoga mat for sure!

[magnoliamt]

I agree that using lighter weights for the Volume 2 workout is better, and that's exactly what I do. It is always better to lighten up than to sacrifice form and risk injury.

I have been a Firm Believer since Volume 1 was new, and I have always loved all the originals! I am thrilled that they are available on DVD. My husband likes to show my picture to his new clients and ask them if they can guess how much younger I am than he is, and he's gotten answers of about 10-15 years younger. I am actually a year and a half older. I think I owe a lot of this good fortune to you, Anna, and to these workouts. They are unquestionably the best! Thanks so much!

Teresa

[anetta]

They all look great don't they? I never get tired of these and always go back to them. Can't wait to hear what the next 5 will be.


Thanks Anna!

Anita

[Lori]

my copies of The Tortoise & The Hare arrived today. I love the covers! they look great!
I'm so excited to try them again. The Tortoise was always one of my very favorite.
thank you Anna for sending them out so quickly too.
& so happy that we are able to have these classics once again in our collections.
looking forward to more of your re-releases!

[hiho322]

When will the next DVD's be issued, Anna? I'm still keeping my fingers crossed for Core Carios 1 and 2. I'm so afraid my VHS's will break and I'll be left holding the proverbial med ball!

Thanks,

Annie

[annette b.]

Annie, it will be interesting what Anna will do next! Like you I am waitin' with my proverbial med ball as well as my weights!

[ciji]

I’m waiting too! Have credit card ready to use! I wonder if we will get more older Firm workouts and/or something new??? ;)

[donnadonna]

Please, and make it soon! I'm having such a hard time being diligent with my workouts ... suspect that going off hrt is playing a part, but I need something new to rev up my motivation.

A wonderful holiday to Anna and all! Wishing you a wonderful new year of peace, prosperity, happiness and fitness!

[annette b.]

Y'all know what I was thinkin'....if Anna would re-do the walking cassettes in dvd form with a treadmill and walker. Similiar to Tracey Staehl and Leslie Sansome. I think that would be neat!

DonnaDonna, I think of it this way, we work soooo hard during the year, a slip up now and then doesn't hurt. Especially doing this time of the year ;), that is my story and I am stickin' to it :D

Hope y'all have a wonderful holiday and peace, prosperity, happiness and fitness as well! I love that line.

[mec]

Hi Anna:

Do you know when you will be able to let us know about the next Firm workouts to be released on DVD? If you cannot say right now, could you let us know if future DVD releases are still in the works?

Thanks.

[annette b.]

Mec, I think we are all crossing our weights, that releases will be announced!

[ciji]

Happy 2009 Anna!

I hope you had a wonderful holiday and that you are well.
I can imagine that you are busy working on next releases (more classics or something new), but I hope there is a moment for a little update. http://www.fitnessfavorites.com/board//images/smilies/wink.gif

The best of health to you,
Ciji

[hiho322]

Anna, some updates would be wonderful. Recently, you said something about Core Cardios 1 and 2 being next on the list for reissue on DVD, and I'm praying that happens soon. CC1 is my favorite cardio workout ever, and I'm so hoping my VHS tape doesn't give out before you put it on DVD.

And BTW, Happy New Year!

All the Best,

Annie

[annette b.]

I am ending the 1st of 90 Rotation and did both CC's this week. Today I did Cardio Step Mix. I am tired :D in a good way!

[ashvillesue]

I have been away from what's going on with your videos. I am excited to see the old classic firms on dvd. I have just about worn mine out. Please put Vol. 1 on dvd. I have 2 videos of it and I am so afraid they will quit working at any time. Vol. 1 is what started it all for me. I have noticed that when I am searching on the web that there are thousands of other firm users that have asked whether or not Vol. 1 is on dvd. Please help up and release it to dvd. It is a great workout and we are sentimental toward it.

[annette b.]

Hi AshvilleSue,
Are you from A'ville, NC, I love that city. Especially A'ville Pizza and Brewry!

Anyway, V1 and V4 can be ordered from Firm Direct and/or Collage Video.

Anna has released for sale on "store" site V2,V3,V6, Tortoise and Hare. She did a wonderful job on these. I think you will enjoy them. Hope this helps.

[hiho322]

Still waiting for Core Cardio 1. Beginning to think this may never be transferred and I may have to pay someone to do it for me. Not happy.

[annette b.]

I am on the way to do CC1 today! It is cheaper for me to get a used vcr than to transfirm all my workouts to dvd! ;-)

[anetta]

Thanks again Anna! I ordered my copy of Better Body & Buns today.


Anita

[annette b.]

The clips look great on YouTube, don't they.

[anetta]

The clips do look good, I forgot how much I like the music in this one.


Anita

[annette b.]

I wrote the "girls" in my support group, that Anna was ahead of her time on that one. Anna had touches of pilates/yoga that remind me alot of Fitprimes. Now if I can get my body to look as 1/2 as good as the instructors, I would be happy!

[hiho322]

Well, Annette, it is just the one, really, that's a MUST-have for me. I'd really really like to have CC2, but I'll settle for CC1 if I have to. I just need to have a DVD copy of that first one, and if Anna doesn't hurry up, I'll pay to have it done on my own. It's only one, so it can't be all that expensive. I'd just rather she do it and I buy the official copy. I'd really like to support her endeavors, too, so I hope she's listening out there. Anna??????

[annette b.]

Anna reminds me of a box of Cracker Jacks, you will never know what the next surprise or in this case dvd is next! :0 The CC1/2 and Power Cardio are my favs as well. I am doin' the 90 Day Rotation. I think I have 4 more weeks.