Guest guest Posted January 29, 2004 Report Share Posted January 29, 2004 > My chair exercise tape came today. Which one did you get, the newer or older one? >The problem is I can't get the > routines down because the camera keeps jumping from person to person Must be the newer one, Sit Tight. This is the exact same problem I have with all the BlastOff's - a few seconds on an elbow, then switch to a foot, then to a smiling face, back to the feet again. ARGH! His newest tape for seniors, Platinum Sweat, is just as bad, and throughout the entire tape you see these poor people losing their place, looking totally lost. I guess the cameraman saw it too, because for a good part of *that* tape he doesn't even focus on the exercisers at all but instead centers the camera on the singer and piano player who are off to the side of the scene. If it were a stage, these people would be *off* the stage, that's how far away they are. When watching on tv, you can barely make out the people doing exercise off in the distance. But those BlastOffs were so bad I had returned my set to QVC last year (Jan 2003). You might be better off grabbing his original video for those who can't stand for long: Reach for Fitness - A Special Video of Exercises for the Physically Challenged http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000680E/qid%3D944669888/sr%3D1-20/ 102-6663722-5638509 or http://tinyurl.com/yunxe It's only $15 plus shipping at Amazon, probably less if you can find it on half.com or ebay. The tape *I* love the best for nice and easy workouts without jarring the joints is his original one for seniors, and the Silver Foxes. Unfortunately, I see it's now out of stock at Amazon and Collage Video, but maybe your library might have it, or look at other video stores, like F.Y.E. or Suncoast video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2004 Report Share Posted January 29, 2004 I'm glad to see it's not me who is having all this trouble. Fortunately, I remember the routine from my Senior Exercise Class and can use his music to do my own thing. The pace is good for the Macarena and basically, this is what he is doing with this tape but in different versions. There is a tremendous amount of arm movement. I do think I will still continue to try though. I wasn't winded in spite of the fast pace and that is a good thing. Marie Re: Chair Exercise > My chair exercise tape came today. Which one did you get, the newer or older one? >The problem is I can't get the > routines down because the camera keeps jumping from person to person Must be the newer one, Sit Tight. This is the exact same problem I have with all the BlastOff's - a few seconds on an elbow, then switch to a foot, then to a smiling face, back to the feet again. ARGH! His newest tape for seniors, Platinum Sweat, is just as bad, and throughout the entire tape you see these poor people losing their place, looking totally lost. I guess the cameraman saw it too, because for a good part of *that* tape he doesn't even focus on the exercisers at all but instead centers the camera on the singer and piano player who are off to the side of the scene. If it were a stage, these people would be *off* the stage, that's how far away they are. When watching on tv, you can barely make out the people doing exercise off in the distance. But those BlastOffs were so bad I had returned my set to QVC last year (Jan 2003). You might be better off grabbing his original video for those who can't stand for long: Reach for Fitness - A Special Video of Exercises for the Physically Challenged http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000680E/qid%3D944669888/sr%3D1-20/ 102-6663722-5638509 or http://tinyurl.com/yunxe It's only $15 plus shipping at Amazon, probably less if you can find it on half.com or ebay. The tape *I* love the best for nice and easy workouts without jarring the joints is his original one for seniors, and the Silver Foxes. Unfortunately, I see it's now out of stock at Amazon and Collage Video, but maybe your library might have it, or look at other video stores, like F.Y.E. or Suncoast video. To unsubscribe DO NOT send a message to the list.Please click on this link and unsubscribe: 100-plus/join Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2004 Report Share Posted January 30, 2004 >I wasn't > winded in spite of the fast pace and that is a good thing. The problem is, if you get frustrated with the complexity of it you'll eventually abandon it. I'm glad you're plugging away and using your own steps when his get too confusing. Sue in NJ who looks for *any* excuse not to exercise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2004 Report Share Posted January 30, 2004 Funny thing but I don't mind " moving " so putting my own to the music won't be bad. The only reason I had to quit Senior exercise at the Center was because I strained my back (not related to this exercise though). Marie in icy land. Re: Chair Exercise >I wasn't > winded in spite of the fast pace and that is a good thing. The problem is, if you get frustrated with the complexity of it you'll eventually abandon it. I'm glad you're plugging away and using your own steps when his get too confusing. Sue in NJ who looks for *any* excuse not to exercise To unsubscribe DO NOT send a message to the list.Please click on this link and unsubscribe: 100-plus/join Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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