Posted on 03/12/2015 6:04:49 AM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
For many exercisers, their favorite workout class isn't offered at the gym. It's streaming on one of the thousands of YouTube fitness channels and delivered onto their TV, smartphone or tablet.
YouTube doesn't keep official stats on how many videos are tagged “fitness” but the company reported that last year, viewers watched 5,500 years-worth of yoga videos alone. That’s double the number from the previous year, according to the company.
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I was taking kettlebell classes at the Y for $40/month. One day I realized that I can find workouts online and download a free timer app. That’s what the instructor was doing! I found pro kettlebells with free shipping with my Amazon Prime account, and ordered them for the cost of one and a half months of membership costs. The timer app syncs with my workout mix and I’ve saved a significant amount of money.
I bought my kettle bells with Amazon also. All free shipping.
Boy, those things are heavy!!!
They're free?.
But if you have a new TV or a Roku or similar device I strongly recommend you load up the YouTube App. Great music videos even if you want 70's rock. Great and not so great How To videos. Some but very little advertising interruptions. Almost anything you want is on YouTube - even videos on what to watch on Netflix.
As long time finess junkie I’ve never seen anyone who stuck with a home video fitness routine for more than a couple of months. That being said, if that’s what you like and enjoy by all meanas do it if it works for you.
Just because they’re watching them doesn’t mean they’re doing them! And that, alas, is what counts!
I actually find the presence of other real, live people in a fitness class or gym to be something that is very encouraging and keeps me motivated. Working out in front of a screen is not the same at all.
That said, there are certainly apps that can help in the case of activities that are often solitary anyway (such as running, for example; running apps that track your run are very helpful).
bttt
I find youtube videos to be handy for learning and checking form on new exercises. My wife and I have a squat cage and olympic weight setup at home that gets used on a regular basis.
Semper Fi
Coach Burgener’s videos on Olympic lifts are a wealth of information. I also watch a lot of Brian Mackenzie and Valerie Hunt for running form training and workout routines.
Please tell me you’re only doing the RKC videos! Some of those kettlebell “routines” are pointless and/or dangerous.
Yes. I can get in an awesome workout in about 35-40 minutes, which is essential with three kids six and under. I don’t do cardio anymore; the cardio I get from my kettlebells is enough. I think it’s overrated anyway. Muss mass is key.
We’re mostly working the big three compounds: Bench, Deadlift and Squat, with some accessory work.
*muscle
You just met one (so to speak). :)
We've lived here since 1997, and my routine since then has included the treadmill, aerobic dancing, kickboxing, and weights.
If I had to go to a gym to work out, I wouldn't do it. I have no interest in having to drive twenty minutes each way to get to a place when I can be here and simply get it done.
Great for you! I would imagine it would make more sense for a female. Most men are going to hit a strength plateau working out at home unless they have a lot of room, an unlimited budget and a dedicated training partner.
Thank you!
That’s a good point you make, and one that didn’t occur to me.
You’re right; as a woman, toning has always been my goal, and I can do that with free weights or resistance bands.
I would also note that even at the gym most newbies last only a month or two. Us long timers have noticed the yearly phenomenon of a ton of new faces on January 1st and by mid March it’s back to the regular faces. Clearly motivation is a critical factor. I always tell people who want to start that the first rule of fitness is “just show up” - if you can do that consistently then everything else will eventually fall into place.
Yes, I agree with that.
My brother-in-law’s ex-wife was one of those who signed up with a gym but didn’t last for long. She admitted that her only purpose for going was to walk around and socialize. *eyeroll*
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