Doing justice to the workouts you own

topfitmama · 06-23-11, 03:55 AM

I find it hard to do justice to the workouts I own when my mind is consumed by all the workouts I'd like to try!
Anyone else feel this way?

Terry · 06-23-11, 06:15 AM

Absolutely. My giant collection causes stress, so I've been working through them and de-cluttering as part of the All My Workouts challenge. I started with over 800 workouts.

There are several "Do Them All / Get Rid of Some / Limit Buying / Do Your Virgins" type challenges going on. If you are not already in one or more of these, I vote you join us in the AMW Challenge

toaster · 06-23-11, 08:20 AM

Ruth, this is exactly why I tend to keep my own collection around 100 or so. When it starts getting higher than that, I start to get antsy and start giving stuff away.

I know that not everyone is like this, but I just hate having DVDs that I don't use on a somewhat regular basis (I make exception for a few therapeutic/rehab DVDs that I keep on hand). But it's consistent with my personality, as I am the same way with clothes and other things.

Sandi M · 06-23-11, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by toaster

... I know that not everyone is like this, but I just hate having DVDs that I don't use on a somewhat regular basis (I make exception for a few therapeutic/rehab DVDs that I keep on hand). But it's consistent with my personality, as I am the same way with clothes and other things.

I'm the same way. I can't stand to have things in the house that I don't use. I'm an anti-hoarder, and maybe to the extreme!

I keep some easier DVDs around, just in case I get sick or get injured. I will get rid of a workout as soon as I figure out I won't use it regularly, and can't get rid of it fast enough!

I'm sure there is a name for this "affliction"....

Sandi

topfitmama · 06-23-11, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Terry

I started with over 800 workouts.

Wowza!!!!

that's a LOT!

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Originally Posted by Terry

There are several "Do Them All / Get Rid of Some / Limit Buying / Do Your Virgins" type challenges going on. If you are not already in one or more of these, I vote you join us in the AMW Challenge

Thanks for the invitation

I'm doing a sort-of rotation combining barre, pilates and some circuits or cardio, which uses most of my DVDs (25 last time I counted) and some downloads (I have a lot of those!

) My goal is to work with what I have for another month or two (or longer) before buying anything new. Trading is ok, of course

I got to thinking about this because I already have enough workouts of every style I enjoy to keep me busy. I did Cruch Super Slimdown last night and I had forgotten all about some of the moves and how they feel! Two days ago I did a Suzanne Bowen download and wondered why I don't do it more often instead of always looking for something new

So I've put my wishes on the back burner and I'm going to focus on what I own already and discover its potential!

sunday · 06-23-11, 08:52 AM

I probably have fewer than 100 workouts, and I tend to naturally rotate through groups of them. Right now I have about five to 10 that I am using on a daily basis. I used to pursue DVDs with a passion, but just don't do that anymore. In fact, I can't even name a new workout that I want right now. I am a total purger, in all areas of my life, and will get rid of workouts I know I'll never do again.

Lucky Star · 06-23-11, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Sandi M

I'm the same way. I can't stand to have things in the house that I don't use. I'm an anti-hoarder, and maybe to the extreme!

I keep some easier DVDs around, just in case I get sick or get injured. I will get rid of a workout as soon as I figure out I won't use it regularly, and can't get rid of it fast enough!

I'm sure there is a name for this "affliction"....

Yeah, it's called "sanity".

I wish I was an anti-hoarder. I'm something inbetween the two extremes but working on reducing my collections of books, movies & exercise videos. It's a lot better than it was!

topfitmama · 06-23-11, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by toaster

I know that not everyone is like this, but I just hate having DVDs that I don't use on a somewhat regular basis (I make exception for a few therapeutic/rehab DVDs that I keep on hand).

That sounds like me. I keep some DVDs that I know I will go back to even if I'm not doing them right now, but if something feels redundant, I just want it gone.
My main problem is always wanting something else, probably because I think it will give me better results, or be more fun...

TinaT · 06-23-11, 09:38 AM

I have way too many in my collection that I'm not using. I need to change my habits and only have those I'll truly use. Even if it's not on a monthly basis. I literally have WOs in my collection due to emotional attachment, yet it's doing no good for my body unless I put it in the stinkin dvd/vcr player.

My current trades list is an attempt to break this habit once and for all.

joycet · 06-23-11, 09:50 AM

I have been on a kick lately of paring down my collection but I'm like TinaT in that I have workouts on my shelves that I have an attachment to for one reason or the other. My biggest problem is I'll look at a workout and say "well I remember liking it when I did it so maybe I should keep it in case I want to do it again". Then I get overwhelmed with the number of workouts I have and feel guilty that I'm not using them enough...... but then I'll see something new and want to try that workut too!

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06-23-11, 03:55 AM
topfitmama Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Germany	Doing justice to the workouts you own I find it hard to do justice to the workouts I own when my mind is consumed by all the workouts I'd like to try! Anyone else feel this way?

06-23-11, 06:15 AM
Terry Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texas	Absolutely. My giant collection causes stress, so I've been working through them and de-cluttering as part of the All My Workouts challenge. I started with over 800 workouts. There are several "Do Them All / Get Rid of Some / Limit Buying / Do Your Virgins" type challenges going on. If you are not already in one or more of these, I vote you join us in the AMW Challenge

06-23-11, 08:20 AM
toaster Exchange Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Western NY	Ruth, this is exactly why I tend to keep my own collection around 100 or so. When it starts getting higher than that, I start to get antsy and start giving stuff away. I know that not everyone is like this, but I just hate having DVDs that I don't use on a somewhat regular basis (I make exception for a few therapeutic/rehab DVDs that I keep on hand). But it's consistent with my personality, as I am the same way with clothes and other things. __________________ Beth aka Toaster (she/her) *Follow me @YogiBethC* YouTube\|Instagram\|Facebook And yes, I am Reviewer Dr. Beth on Amazon.

06-23-11, 08:52 AM
sunday Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: The Midwest's Best Kept Secret	I probably have fewer than 100 workouts, and I tend to naturally rotate through groups of them. Right now I have about five to 10 that I am using on a daily basis. I used to pursue DVDs with a passion, but just don't do that anymore. In fact, I can't even name a new workout that I want right now. I am a total purger, in all areas of my life, and will get rid of workouts I know I'll never do again.

06-23-11, 09:38 AM
TinaT Join Date: Nov 2001	I have way too many in my collection that I'm not using. I need to change my habits and only have those I'll truly use. Even if it's not on a monthly basis. I literally have WOs in my collection due to emotional attachment, yet it's doing no good for my body unless I put it in the stinkin dvd/vcr player. My current trades list is an attempt to break this habit once and for all. __________________ TinaT. Faith - Family - Fitness Keep It Simple

06-23-11, 09:50 AM
joycet VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Indianapolis	I have been on a kick lately of paring down my collection but I'm like TinaT in that I have workouts on my shelves that I have an attachment to for one reason or the other. My biggest problem is I'll look at a workout and say "well I remember liking it when I did it so maybe I should keep it in case I want to do it again". Then I get overwhelmed with the number of workouts I have and feel guilty that I'm not using them enough...... but then I'll see something new and want to try that workut too!