Exercise Videos – Pros and Cons
Posted on April 21, 2009
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The benefits versus consequences of exercise videos is an interesting topic. Exercise videos have been around for a while. For some, exercise videos are convenient, a lower cost alternative to getting fit, and a way for the shy ones to start a lifestyle change. But others feel that doing it alone at home with no one to keep the momentum going is easier said than done.
Exercise videos like Jane Fonda’s, Suzanne Somers’ and Richard Simmons’ have been very popular in the past.
They paved the way for the great selection of videos on pilates, yoga, tai chi, belly dancing and more on the market today. There’s a huge variety of exercise videos out there and that’s why they’re still popular.
Exercise videos are convenient. For some, the effort of getting in their cars to get a workout is daunting especially if the closest gym is an hour away. Not to mention battling the weather or struggling through traffic.
What about the cost of the workouts? At an average of U$20 per video, doing the video 3x a week for 2 months gets you back its retail cost. But gym memberships entail a bigger lump sum output with hidden costs like gas, parking and drive time.
For those who prefer privacy, exercise videos are a definite pro. Starting a program can be awkward and if we’re not used to certain movements or holding set counts, we easily get self-conscious and lose motivation. Add camouflage clothing versus sleek gym wear and we crawl to our home videos in great relief!
Exercise videos have the benefit of being very visual with simple instructions. Therefore, it is easy to imitate the movements demonstrated. There is little to no confusion of how they should be done. This is not the case with e-books. Words can easily confuse especially when typos occur.
Seeing is learning. That’s why exercise videos are better than e-books. The step-by-step visuals, easy accessibility and great dynamics with interactivity all make exercise videos better. The less hassles we encounter, the more motivated we are to workout and to achieve our goals.
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