Margaret Richard question

lovemykid · 01-14-03, 12:35 PM

Being the video maniac that I am, I am now getting interested in yet another instructor, Margaret Richard. So now I'm into the Firm, Cathe, and am interested in trying a Margaret Richard video. Particularly in Upper and Lower Body sculpture. Please help either talk me into it or out of it completely. Will Margaret do anything for me that my Cathe endurance or Firm endurance workouts can't do? Are her videos (Upper and Lower body sculpture) very professional or are they poorly produced?
Thanks

MJ051279 · 01-14-03, 12:38 PM

I have Margaret's LB tape. I also tape her Body Electric shows off of PBS. She is VERY professional and down to earth. Her workouts will leave you feeling the burn! She is very thorough and consistent. I have no problem with the pace of her workout.

Seabush · 01-14-03, 01:43 PM

I've been doing a month MR rotation and have had great results in my lower body. Margaret works the inner and outer thighs like no other! If you are looking for a solid lower body floor workout, Margaret's your person.

Crystal

blueskies · 01-14-03, 02:04 PM

Is there another good Margaret Richards tape that hits the total body in one tape? There seems to be quite a few at her website, but at almost $30 per tape, I want to be particular about the next video I buy (I have "Getting Better" now). Any suggestions?

glitterhair · 01-14-03, 02:30 PM

Which Margaret Richard lower body tapes give the best results?

Seabush · 01-14-03, 02:33 PM

I've acquired a few (Getting Better, Sculpture Lower Body, Sculpture Upper Body, Home Improvement, Body Electric, and Muscle & Grace Toning) MR tapes over the last month or two. If I were to pick one tape for a total body workout it would be Muscle & Grace toning.

P.S. Margaret's Sculpture Lower Body tape might be her toughest lower body tape. However, her Home Improvement video is fresh in mind. I did the tape last night and the bridgework for the hamstrings and glutes along with her outer thigh work was simply brutal!

Crystal

blueskies · 01-14-03, 02:49 PM

Thanks, Crystal, for the "Muscle & Grace Toning" recommendation.

Has anyone tried the newer ones--Give Me Strength Toning, Beauty to the Bone Vols. 1 & 2, Raising the Bar? If you have tried them, what do you think of them for effective total body workouts?

Seabush · 01-14-03, 02:57 PM

There are some recent reviews of her videos at

http://thefitnessfusion.com/fitnessf...wforum.php?f=7

Katie W · 01-14-03, 06:02 PM

If you order 2, when you get to Check-out, they discount it by 9.95, also its free shipping until Jan 15. Thanks to another Vfer who told me this.

So, now are you really tempted?

chulisima · 01-14-03, 08:21 PM

I been a fan of Margaret R. for 16 years (she was my first weight workout at 9 yrs old). She really works each muscle thoroughly to fatigue..burn, burn, burn! I tape her PBS show. Over the years, the exercises have been updated and sometimes she throws in some creative strength moves.

Her videos are expensive.. .I suggest you see if she comes on your PBS TV station, she gives a list of channels (by city) on her website. www.bodyelectrictv.com

Sorry i couldn't help you pick a video, i don't own any yet.

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01-14-03, 12:35 PM
lovemykid Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: North Georgia	Margaret Richard question Being the video maniac that I am, I am now getting interested in yet another instructor, Margaret Richard. So now I'm into the Firm, Cathe, and am interested in trying a Margaret Richard video. Particularly in Upper and Lower Body sculpture. Please help either talk me into it or out of it completely. Will Margaret do anything for me that my Cathe endurance or Firm endurance workouts can't do? Are her videos (Upper and Lower body sculpture) very professional or are they poorly produced? Thanks

01-14-03, 12:38 PM
MJ051279 VF Supporter Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Southern Indiana	I have Margaret's LB tape. I also tape her Body Electric shows off of PBS. She is VERY professional and down to earth. Her workouts will leave you feeling the burn! She is very thorough and consistent. I have no problem with the pace of her workout.

01-14-03, 01:43 PM
Seabush Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Maryland	I've been doing a month MR rotation and have had great results in my lower body. Margaret works the inner and outer thighs like no other! If you are looking for a solid lower body floor workout, Margaret's your person. Crystal

01-14-03, 02:04 PM
blueskies Join Date: Dec 2002	An additional question.... Is there another good Margaret Richards tape that hits the total body in one tape? There seems to be quite a few at her website, but at almost $30 per tape, I want to be particular about the next video I buy (I have "Getting Better" now). Any suggestions? __________________ Rebecca PACE Express rotation: completed 11/14/12 Life is a wonderful thing even with the difficulties that are sprinkled in. ~little bird from VF I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination. ~Jimmy Dean

01-14-03, 02:30 PM
glitterhair Join Date: Nov 2002	Best Lower Body Tapes Which Margaret Richard lower body tapes give the best results?

01-14-03, 02:33 PM
Seabush Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Maryland	Recommendations I've acquired a few (Getting Better, Sculpture Lower Body, Sculpture Upper Body, Home Improvement, Body Electric, and Muscle & Grace Toning) MR tapes over the last month or two. If I were to pick one tape for a total body workout it would be Muscle & Grace toning. P.S. Margaret's Sculpture Lower Body tape might be her toughest lower body tape. However, her Home Improvement video is fresh in mind. I did the tape last night and the bridgework for the hamstrings and glutes along with her outer thigh work was simply brutal! Crystal

01-14-03, 02:49 PM
blueskies Join Date: Dec 2002	Anyone Have or Recommend Her Newer Videos? Thanks, Crystal, for the "Muscle & Grace Toning" recommendation. Has anyone tried the newer ones--Give Me Strength Toning, Beauty to the Bone Vols. 1 & 2, Raising the Bar? If you have tried them, what do you think of them for effective total body workouts? __________________ Rebecca PACE Express rotation: completed 11/14/12 Life is a wonderful thing even with the difficulties that are sprinkled in. ~little bird from VF I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination. ~Jimmy Dean

01-14-03, 02:57 PM
Seabush Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Maryland	Reviews There are some recent reviews of her videos at http://thefitnessfusion.com/fitnessf...wforum.php?f=7

01-14-03, 06:02 PM
Katie W VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: WA and AZ	Its cheaper for 2 If you order 2, when you get to Check-out, they discount it by 9.95, also its free shipping until Jan 15. Thanks to another Vfer who told me this. So, now are you really tempted?

01-14-03, 08:21 PM
chulisima Join Date: May 2002	She's so underated! I been a fan of Margaret R. for 16 years (she was my first weight workout at 9 yrs old). She really works each muscle thoroughly to fatigue..burn, burn, burn! I tape her PBS show. Over the years, the exercises have been updated and sometimes she throws in some creative strength moves. Her videos are expensive.. .I suggest you see if she comes on your PBS TV station, she gives a list of channels (by city) on her website. www.bodyelectrictv.com Sorry i couldn't help you pick a video, i don't own any yet.