After testing out video online workouts for a few weeks and enjoying the experience, we wanted to let you know what’s cool and what’s not that cool about online training. For those of you that are considering starting your fitness journey by yourselves, or for those that want a backup for when they can’t go to the gym; this one’s for you!
The popularity of video online training
Having your training guided by someone in a pre-recorded video isn’t something new, but it has become increasingly popular, especially after 2020’s lockdown where people needed to exercise at home. The demand was so huge that apps, videos, and programs were working thousands of times faster to bring more and more content!
Online workouts can be a fun way to spice up your fitness routine or even start a fitness journey.
Pros of online workouts
- ♦ Affordability: Apart from an internet connection and a device to play the videos in, you’ll only need yourself and your will to exercise, at least for the first days. Even though there are paid apps and programs, there are thousands of free options as well.
- ♦ Convenience: Not having to leave your house or training from anywhere in the world is one of the biggest pros of online workouts. You also get to save money on gas/transportation.
- ♦ Less intimidating: For beginners, gyms can be a hostile environment. Having a lot of people around you, with everyone looking like a pro, it’s awkward. For those who are a bit more shy or introverted, online training is much more comfortable.
- ♦ Diversity: For people who are just starting, having someone who looks just like you is comforting, especially if that’s the person that is guiding you. With online workouts you can find people from all kinds of backgrounds, with all kinds of body types, so you can follow someone who weighs and looks similar to you. Also, if you have some kind of injury or disability, you can also find content and instructions made just for you.
Cons of online workouts
- ♦ Lack of 1:1 instructions: Perhaps the biggest turnoff is the fact that you don’t have someone giving you instant feedback. This could also turn dangerous, as you have no idea if you’re doing certain movements wrongly, so you could get hurt.
- ♦ Less motivating: Going to the gym, or generally going somewhere, is much more motivating for many factors. There’s the responsibility of attending to a place you’re paying for, there’s the social factor, and there’s the habit. Working out with online routines at home is a major practice of self-discipline, something that most people struggle with.
- ♦ Need equipment for advanced training: After training for some time, you naturally improve. The problem with this is that there’s a point where your bodyweight and resistance bands are not enough for your new training needs, so you’ll have to purchase exercise equipment like barrels or dumbbells, which can be expensive.
Working out from home can be a fun experience, especially if this is the first time you will be exercising. Going to a gym is not the only way into a fitness lifestyle, especially if you’re someone who benefits from the affordability and the easy access to online workouts.
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