Who Wins: Workout Videos, or Hitting the Gym? We Put it To the Test.
What’s better, going to a gym (or getting a personal trainer), or following workout videos, be it ones you’ve downloaded online or purchased? Here are 5 reasons why the videos will serve you better in the end.
#5: Anywhere, Anytime.
Instead of being locked into the gym itself, you’re free to go workout anywhere you want with a video. So not only can you do it in your own house, but it’s technologically feasible to take your workout videos on your iPod, head to the park, and do them there. Whatever you want.
#4: Get Instructions Without Queuing Up For A Trainer.
Sure, it’s hard to replace the direct contact with a trainer that you might get at the gym. But are you prepared to pay for that contact? If you’re just on a basic membership, it’s not always easy to get an overworked trainer to come over and explain 16 different exercises to you.
#3: Never Hurts To Double (or triple!) Check.
Ever had to re-ask a question about a certain exercise, over and over? Then, after the explanation was done, were you still not sure you had it right? Asking a trainer who you might not be paying $500/month to is only going to work so many times, whereas with workout videos, you can view them to infinity.
#2: Few Gyms, Hundreds of Videos.
If you aren’t happy with your gym, you can choose another one, but unless you live in a major city, you often won’t have so much choice around you. Whereas when it comes to some good videos, you’re free to choose from thousands of great options.
#1: Easy on the Eyes.
Plenty of personal trainers are lookers, too — don’t get me wrong. But most of the men and women who appear in workout videos must be doing something right, and it certainly doesn’t hurt to have a gorgeous person exercising right there in front of you for motivation.
Ready to jump in? With the help of workout videos and nutrition information provided online, you can get you into shape faster than you can throw away your gym membership.
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