My Workout: Powered by Podfitness on “Hiatus”

  • Posted by Brandon
  • October 1, 2007

EDIT: The first 10 episodes are now on DVD! Click here to order from Amazon!

As you probably know, “Hiatus” is a nice way of saying “cancelled”. Today, My Workout: Powered by Podfitness is off the air; Lifetime Television has decided not to renew the show for another season.

It’s a bummer, but for now, it’s a good thing internally: we had to severely split our resources to make the show (and it cost over $1.5 million !), and we’re using our resources to focus on improving Podfitness.

It’s familiar and sad. We learned a lot about the stresses of running a big-time TV show from “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip”, which taught us a valuable lesson: Don’t take lessons about running a TV show from a TV show that got canceled before it finished its first season.

There is, of course, a silver lining: we are working on getting all 100 half-hour episodes (that’s 50 hours of workouts, if you’re math impaired like me) on DVD, and we’re currently in talks to bring the show back within a year or so to another network. It’s pretty hush-hush, but I can tell you the network begins with “O”.

The good news is, that since starting the show, Podfitness has seen major, major improvements. If you want to see what all the fuss is about, click here. If you want to be notified of updates about the show, or just want to sound off, feel free to comment on this post.

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October 1, 2007 at 1:23 pm

[...] podcast@ravenscraft.org (Cliff J. Ravenscraft) wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptToday, My Workout: Powered by Podfitness is off the air; Lifetime Television has decided not to renew the show for another season. It’sa bummer, but for now, it’sa good thing internally: we had to severely split our resources to make … [...]

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Angeladaries
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October 1, 2007 at 1:48 pm

Please notify me when your workouts are available on DVD as I will be lost without my morning workout with POD Fitness. I’m sad. My email address is adaries@msn.com.

Thank you.

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Zeemam
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October 1, 2007 at 4:23 pm

I am sooo disappointed and feeling so lost after I tuned in at 7:30 am and NO Podfitness!!!? I have been working out for 10 years but this show was THE most EXCELLENT workout ever!! I went from a size 16 to size 10 since the winter. All my friends ask “What are you doing?” to which I reply “Podfitness, Lifetime TV, 7:30 am” so this show will be missed by MANY people.
Ron Mathews and Yumi Lee are the best!

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petitsyrah
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October 1, 2007 at 4:34 pm

I am *devastated* that Lifetime cancelled Podfitness. Especially since they replaced it with some lame wedding show. I miss you Yumi and Jeanette! Podfitness was by far the best workouts I’ve ever done. Looking forward to seeing all of you again soon.

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heupler
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October 1, 2007 at 6:00 pm

I miss my daily workouts–I was shocked this morning. Luckily, I TIVO, so I have a few still on my available list. I am a visual learner and loved using the TV and the varied workouts of Yumi, Ron and Jeanette. Any idea how long til the videos are out?

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marciamia
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October 1, 2007 at 8:04 pm

I am very disapointed that Podfitness went off the air. I have looked at your audio offering and that does not appeal to me. I have been working out with the TV show all year and think it is the greatest. I have told all my friends about it. I hope you will have the DVD’s available soon. Perhaps you could hook up with Cable companies and offer ON DEMAND workouts.

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blazerb
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October 1, 2007 at 8:49 pm

I JUST went to my TIVO to look at this morning’s My Workout and imagine my dismay when it wasn’t there! I checked for tomorrow and there’s some marriage show on. Please bring it back, I am very picky about my workouts and love MOST of the My Workouts.

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Zeemam
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October 1, 2007 at 10:32 pm

Please register your disappointment with Lifetime TV by emailing lifetime@lifetimetv.com
Let’s all plead with them to get Podfitness back on the air ASAP!!!They are, after all, television ‘for women’. What do women need more than to have a healthy body and feel good about themselves?

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Zeemam
Posted on:
October 1, 2007 at 10:48 pm

Come join the ever-growing list of My Workout fans who are clamoring, pleading and begging Lifetime to renew their committment to Women’s Health and Fitness.
Bring Podfitness back!!
Log on to:
http://lifetimetv.com/community/talk/talk-about-fitness#comment-15358
You may first need to register but let’s not give up; they must listen to their viewers and BRING MY WORKOUT BACK!!!

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besings4
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October 2, 2007 at 6:22 am

I am sooo disappointed that you are not on lifetime tv anymore. I taped it everyday and do the workouts in the evening after work. I hope you will bring it back on another station or whatever. I got so much out of the workouts and love the trainers very much. I am going to miss it very much. If you have any dvd’s please let me know, but I hope you will bring it back to lifetime. My email is patty@prorehab-pc.com. Please do whatever you can to bring it back.

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klr2121
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October 2, 2007 at 7:07 am

I am in disbelief that the decision to cancel this program was made. The workouts were challenging, the trainers encouraging, intelligent, and the exercises very current. Poor decision, Lifetime!

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caseymjones
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October 2, 2007 at 11:32 am

I would LOVE it if the My Workout segments were brought to DVD. I would buy them all. I am seriously bummed out that the show has been taken off the air. Can we please PLEASE be notified if My Workout is brought to DVD and also if it’s being aired on a new network?
Thank you!!

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Written by:
Belkiss
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October 2, 2007 at 6:58 pm

I was so so sad to see that My Workout has been taken off the air. I recently had my third child and I tivo’d the daily workouts. My workout has me in better shape now then before I had my first child. What a huge blow to all of us who use this program as a stay at home exercise tool. It is a shame that it has not been renewed…. This workout made me sweat,got me toned , motivated me and made look and feel great. Thank you so much to all the trainers and you will be truly missed….. Please let me know about any dvd’s or maybe Oprah will pick up this wonderful idea…

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bfitz
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October 3, 2007 at 7:24 am

I am interested in purchasing DVDs of MY WORKOUT and if My WORKOUT goes to another network I would love to know. The workouts are the best, convenient and my arms and bum look great. I am a visual person so I really enjoy the video rather than the audio podcast, keep me posted.
bfitz

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erinel2000
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October 3, 2007 at 8:58 am

I just wanted to say that I loved My Workout it not only got me in great shape after having my first son but it helped boost my self-esteem!! I really hope you find another network to go with!! I too would like to know if and when there will be any DVDs! My e-mail is erinel2000@hotmail.com. Hope to see My Workout and all its wonderful trainers soon!!!

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Written by:
cherylchris
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October 3, 2007 at 11:03 am

I loved My Workout. I have emailed lifetime about the cancelation. Please email me if and when the shows will be on DVD or another network. I am hoping that it will not be long. Does anyone know a time frame? Please let me know.

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gidge23
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October 3, 2007 at 12:10 pm

Please let me know when thd DVD is available.
gidge23@hotmail.com

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Zeemam
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October 3, 2007 at 4:26 pm

aTTN: My Workout Fans! Please Contact head of Lifetime TV Viewer Relations to voice our dismay about the cancellation. Her name is Sydney Plant at 212.424.7122
Please repeat our demands that LIFETIME BRING BACK PODFITNESS!

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lbigham
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October 4, 2007 at 8:33 am

Please let me know when the podfitness DVDs are available.

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kssams
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October 4, 2007 at 12:03 pm

Yes add me to the email list…karensams at comcast dot net

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mandib33
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October 4, 2007 at 3:52 pm

Sence starting the show I have noticed dramatic changes in my body. I us to only be a Denise Austin person. Deciding to give My Workout a try. I noticed a big change It’s really hard for me to lose weight Yumi Lee , Janet jenkins you rock, and ron you make me push when I didn’t want to any more. losing 40 lbs. and still going thanks to DVR.PLEASE BRING MY SHOW BACK!!!!!!! I would like to know if there is any updates. my email address is mandib27@msn.com

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tstringer
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October 4, 2007 at 6:15 pm

Please contact me when your workouts are available on DVD. I have LOVED working out to “My Workout”. I need the visual aid to assist me. I felt like I was with “my girls & guy” daily working out. I have seen great results and have stuck with a workout program for 6 months! I would love to have the show back on Lifetime, but I will follow “My Workout” to whatever channel they go to. This is the best workout show on TV!

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Written by:
PDFelter
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October 5, 2007 at 6:44 am

Please notify me when your workouts are available on DVD. I found the My Workout show on Lifetime in July. I thought something was up when the show went to reruns so I starting saving my DVR’s. But now I need something NEW again! I love the intensity of the workouts. I have never stuck with a workout routine like I have with My Workout. My friends all are asking what I diet I have been on. Thankfully, I haven’t changed anything I eat, just exercising more and achieving great results. There are many people who can benefit from this show, please bring it back to TV or DVD SOON! I need my fix!

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SueDoc
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October 5, 2007 at 8:13 am

I also am very disappointed that My Workout is no longer on. I have been watching the show since it came on in January. I am 51 years old and this is the best shape I have been in in years. Please do whatever you can to bring the show back to TV. Unfortunately if it should go to “O”, I don’t have that channel. I also would like to be contacted via e-mail if you should put the shows on tape. Do not wait too long to do either of these, I don’t want to get too badly out of shape. I will surely miss Jeanette, Yumi and Ron. Tell them all I said hello and thank you. See you soon (hopefully)!!!!!!

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Kathleen
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October 5, 2007 at 10:32 am

I don’t know what I will do without “My Workout”. It’s the only workout I do consistently because I can get it done while my kids are napping. Plus, it’s cost effective. My husband likes to do it too. Can we watch episodes on the website? I feel like my world has been turned upsidedown. I loved having so many new workouts and different trainers each day etc. We need to get this back on the air. Let me know how I can get copies of the DVD’s. leenainsworth@hotmail.com

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Written by:
Angie
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October 6, 2007 at 2:41 pm

I was so excited when pod fitness first came on! I still remember that day! At first I was thinking “Where did Dennise go?” But then I did my workout and that was so much more intense! I loved it! I am glad I started taping them but I would love to buy the DVD set. Please let me know when it is available.

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Written by:
stacie1219
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October 8, 2007 at 3:36 am

I was so upset when I turned on my dvr and my workout was not there. Then to find a wedding show…how disappointing…Please let me know if my workout moves to another station or if a dvd comes out. What a terrific workout….everyday brought something new.

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mlkohler
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October 8, 2007 at 6:47 am

I am very upset the pod fitness on Lifetime was canceled. Have tried Pod Fitness and I overwhelmingly prefer the television shows. When DVDs are released please let me know, my mother, 2 best friends and I would all like copies. mlkohler@kent.com

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Written by:
Net
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October 8, 2007 at 7:36 am

Please notify me when the workouts are available on DVD !! This was the best workout ever, and I’ve done them all. Im so bummed :(
lwashic@hotmail.com

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Written by:
sniblo
Posted on:
October 8, 2007 at 9:59 am

I am also very interested in purchasing the DVR’s when they come out. Could you please email me at sjniblock@hotmail.com? Thanks.

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Written by:
amymarie567
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October 8, 2007 at 3:45 pm

I miss your show already. Please hurry and get them on DVD. I’m addicted to My Workout. Please let me know when I can get them. risaacson@hometelco.net

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klm1225
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October 9, 2007 at 5:07 am

Imagine my total disgust when I returned home from vacation and my workout was off the air! I can’t believe it. Jeanette and Yumi are the best- they kept me going. They got baby weight off that wouldn’t budge. I think I am more mad that I deleted the episodes I had tivo’d before we went away and now I have some stupid wedding show- UGH! Please let me know if DVD’s are available or when it will start airing again- klm1225@hotmail.com Thanks for you help until now.

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Shell323
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October 9, 2007 at 11:43 am

I’ve never been so upset over the cancellation of a show! I would definitely buy the workouts on DVD, but it would be even better if the show got picked up by another network. Please keep me informed at shell323@hotmail.com

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Written by:
cdacorta
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October 11, 2007 at 12:55 pm

I emailed Lifetime Oct. 1 to tell them I was all set with my yoga mat, weights and ball when to my disappointment a wedding show came on! They responded that they took it off the air and thanked me for the email. I would love to buy any DVD’s from Jeanette, Yumi and Ron, but I don’t see any out there. I am having PODFitness - withdrawal!!

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Written by:
HeatherRae21
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October 11, 2007 at 8:12 pm

I am soooo disappointed with Lifetime TV for cancelling the show. It was honestly the best fitness show on TV. I used to buy all workout DVDs, but there was no way I could get the variety I got through My Workout by buying individual DVDs. ALL of the trainers were fabulous and had different strengths. I really, truly miss it.

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Written by:
HeatherRae21
Posted on:
October 11, 2007 at 8:14 pm

Please update me when the show is picked up by another network and/or available on DVD: heathersteven2005@yahoo.com

Thanks!

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Written by:
hazel0033
Posted on:
October 15, 2007 at 9:52 am

Please keep me informed about the DVD release…I can be reached at hazel0033@aol.com. My mornings aren’t fun anymore without it…:*(

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Written by:
dpj
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October 15, 2007 at 6:23 pm

Count me in on the many that want to be notified if another network picks up the show and when the workouts are available on DVD. I am missing the show terribly!! Lifetime was foolish to drop you. Hopefully another network will gain from their loss!

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Written by:
sandydangelo
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October 15, 2007 at 7:52 pm

Please notify me when the workouts are available on DVD. I loved the show and miss it! I hope another station picks it up quickly. My email address is dan3fam@aol.com.
Thanks

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Written by:
mhall
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October 15, 2007 at 8:26 pm

My Workout is the most comprehensive and fun workout program I’ve encountered. I sorely miss it as part of my morning routine. I’m interested in knowing when it will be available on DVD or on another network.

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eparris
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October 16, 2007 at 11:03 am

I am so disappointed that My Workout has been taken off the air. I watched and worked out to this program everyday and now I am lost without it. Please let me know when it will be out on DVD. My email is eparris@frontierkemper.com
I am just so sick over this. Please do whatever you can to get back on the air. I don’t care what channel or television station you are on I will watch that channel no matter where you are. I will even buy a dish satelite if that is the only way I can watch you. Please - Please go back on the air. We all need you!!!!!

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Written by:
sporty1
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October 17, 2007 at 4:44 am

This was a GREAT workout series. I still can’t believe that it was cancelled!!!!!!!!! Please notify me when your workouts are available on DVD. I know several women that would like a copy. Also, please keep me informed if you sign with the “O”ther network. I’d watch it in a heartbeat.

Thank you!

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Written by:
rwestroberts
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October 17, 2007 at 1:19 pm

I also miss the My Workout series. I have been doing workouts “with the TV” for many years and enjoyed the variety available with this series. I would appreciate being notified of station change and/or DVD availability. wtjjroberts@coralwave.com

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Written by:
sandyhoff
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October 17, 2007 at 4:44 pm

“My Workout” is the best TV exercise program I have experienced—-and I do believe the results. I am looking forward to it being available on another network or DVD. I couldn’t believe it was cancelled!

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Written by:
Tammy
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October 18, 2007 at 2:33 pm

I LOVED those workouts! The trainers were the best… I really hope to see this show on again in the near future!
Thank you!

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Written by:
laks
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October 19, 2007 at 12:25 pm

I’d just like to add my vote of BRING THIS SHOW BACK ASAP!!! I was always interested and above all, it was inspiring and as a result I was awake and raring to go when it was on. I most definitely want these DVDs, so PLEASE notify me at laks@uwalumni.com when they become available. Looking forward to it!

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Written by:
Cindy N.
Posted on:
October 24, 2007 at 9:58 am

I am lost without “My Workout” on Lifetime. Please, please, please bring it back! Would you also please notify me when the workouts are available on DVD? I miss it desperately!

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Written by:
Vlc
Posted on:
October 27, 2007 at 8:56 pm

I too am very disappointed that “My Workout” was canceled. I saw more results in a few months with this program than a few years with FITTV.
Luckily, I still have 41 shows taped and will be burning them this weekend. Thanks for a great program and thanks to Yumi, Jeanette and Ron, and Mark and Cindy for the wonderful training sessions! You are awesome!!! I also would purchase DVD’s in a heartbeat when they are available. Keep me posted. kevin_vicki@verizon.net

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Written by:
carolf
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October 29, 2007 at 4:00 pm

Please keep me posted as I would be extremely interested in purchasing the DVD for this show.

I was sad to hear it was cancelled and miss the show very much!

My email is cfraher@mercyhsb.com

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Written by:
Marlyn
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October 30, 2007 at 5:28 pm

Type your comment here. I enjoyed the show and learned alot about form. Please let me know when we can purchase the DVD.

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lukn2lrn
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October 31, 2007 at 6:10 am

I would like to be notified when the DVD is available, as well as when you are on a new network. Thank you.

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mary1976
Posted on:
November 4, 2007 at 8:19 pm

I am one of obviously many viewers that was shocked and dismayed when My Workout by Podfitness was cancelled. I, too, have some episodes taped, but not nearly enough. Please let me know when the DVDs are available to purchase and when the show will return to another network.

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Written by:
mreese
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November 6, 2007 at 10:27 am

I, too, was very disappointed when Podfitness went on “hiatus.” I have been working out at home to DVDs and different fitness programs I taped for the past twenty years and Podfitness was by far the best. I would really appreciate being notified about the potential DVD and if and when Podfitness returns to TV as there are NO other fitness programs on the entire DISH network and too advanced for Denise Austin’s workout.

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Written by:
afitts
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November 6, 2007 at 11:20 am

I am very disappointed that My Workout is no loner on Lifetime TV. I would love to know when the DVD’s willbe available.Hopefully it will be soon. I absolutely loved working out with the different trainers in the mornings. I do hope that My Workout DOES decide to air on another network. Maybe Lifetime will realize what a huge mistake they have made. My email is amandalanedavis@yahoo.com

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Written by:
Cindy N.
Posted on:
November 6, 2007 at 4:51 pm

Please notify me when My Workout is available on DVD. My email address is _cindyn3@excite.com.

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Written by:
jackie
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November 6, 2007 at 6:01 pm

OMG………I so miss my workout every morning ………monday thru fri.i was losing weight. toning up.
looking good. its hard now because
i never did like gyms. like my own living room in front of lifetime.
you see i do not own a car. so its
even harder to get any place. working out not only kept me fit it was keeping me sane.please bring out dvds/ if you will not bring back MY
workout.
Thank you.
p. s. please e-mail me any or all updates. hurry………..gaining my weight back.

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Written by:
mdr
Posted on:
November 10, 2007 at 6:48 am

I miss the workouts a great deal. I am also a member of Podfitness but can’t seem to find the same workouts that the TV program offered. Please let me know when the DVD’s are available. richards@atcjet.net

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Written by:
debrenda_nash
Posted on:
November 12, 2007 at 9:31 pm

I loved this show. Please bring it back A.S.A.P.Please notify me when the workout DVDs come out. My e-mail address is debrenda_nash@hotmail.com. Thanks.

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megneer
Posted on:
November 13, 2007 at 10:16 am

I can’t believe it is not on TV anymore. I got married and didn’t have cable for one month while we honeymooned, moved, etc. What a terrible surprise on the first day of cable- I expected Yumi Lee, and instead I was watching a ridiculous wedding show! Please come back on TV!! And include me on the email list when the DVD’s come out.
megneer@gmail.com

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Written by:
rpwright
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November 16, 2007 at 10:35 am

pls let me know when workouts are available on DVD!!!!!!!!!!!!
this show ROCKS, trainers are great, and it bites that it had to be cancelled…. pls pls pls bring it back! thank you.

lilrosi@yahoo.com

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Written by:
jjrider
Posted on:
December 4, 2007 at 2:33 pm

This show helped me lose my baby weight. Love to have it on again.

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Written by:
breeanne 08
Posted on:
March 8, 2008 at 6:26 am

PLEASE notify me when your workouts are available on DVD, I am so disappointed that they are no longer on Lifetime. This show was an excellent workout and it was on at the perfect time, it was just what I needed to start mt day off right and it gave me something to look forward to. I loved having a different trainer everyday and by the end of the week, I always felt my whole body had been trained and it was great!! This show will definately be missed and I feel Lifetime made a huge mistake by replacing it with a wedding show of all things!!! I would love to buy the DVDS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!!! my email is: bree9882@hotmail.com thanks!!

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Written by:
Brandon
Posted on:
March 11, 2008 at 2:18 pm

Hi all, just wanted to announce that the first 2 volumes of My Workout: Powered by Podfitness are available on DVD at Amazon.com!

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/102-8788767-5143358?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=my+workout+powered+by+podfitness&x=0&y=0

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Written by:
sandydangelo
Posted on:
April 1, 2008 at 3:35 pm

I bought Vol. 1 and Vol. 2. They have about 10 workouts total. Are they planning on putting the rest of the workouts on future volumes?

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Written by:
fitmom2008
Posted on:
April 27, 2008 at 6:00 am

You should all check out thegymbox.com. I used to do mmy workout too and was sad when it went off the air. A friend told me about The Gymbox. I have been using it as a tester for a few weeks and LOVE it. New workouts everyweek taught at different levels in lots of different styles. The Gymbox is amazing. It is launching in June but you can get on their notification list now at their website, thegymbox.com. SO GREAT!!

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Written by:
myoumans
Posted on:
April 28, 2008 at 10:27 am

My Workout was the best thing ever after having my baby! The variety was great and kept me, an often unmotivated person, working out everyday and I lost weight quickly. Please notify me when My Workout will be back on TV and when it’s on DVD.

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Written by:
perla
Posted on:
June 9, 2008 at 4:12 pm

BRING MY WORKOUT BACK!!!

Hope to see My Workout and all its trainers soon!!!
Please notify me when My Workout will be back on TV and when it’s on DVD.