New/Upcoming Release Openfit

Nuggie's Auntie · 02-03-19, 04:17 PM

Has anyone tried Openfit? I saw an ad on my IG thread today. They have four workout types: Xtend Barre, Tough Mudder, 600 seconds (I'm guessing this is a HIIT format) and Yoga 52. I like Xtend Barre, so I signed up. There is a 30 day free trial (quite a generous trial length), after which you are charged for a subscription. A year is $99, it's $39 for three months. You can cancel anytime.

I just did the first Xtend workout from the 30 day rotation. I enjoyed it. It was challenging without being ridiculous and it didn't seem to aggravate any of my issues. The instructor was a bit of a yeller, but she was very energetic. I'm working on increasing my energy levels this month, so I'm hoping this helps.

Gibbee · 02-05-19, 01:35 PM

It's been on my FB and IG feeds, too. I am curious.

Nuggie's Auntie · 02-05-19, 02:49 PM

So far I'm liking it. There isn't any music to the Xtend barre workouts, though. There is a playlist, but you need a spotify account and I am really trying to prune my online presence. I'm about to do the Cardio 1 workout... not sure how cardio is going to be without any music. I suppose I could try to figure something out but it annoys me that I have to cobble together some music. I kind of feel like that should be provided!

diggerholliday · 02-05-19, 05:11 PM

I'm so unobservant when it comes to music. I guess I have no sense of rhythm but I never notice when instructors are off beat or even when there's no music. I've only done 2 workouts and didn't notice this at all.

Nuggie's Auntie · 02-05-19, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by diggerholliday

I'm so unobservant when it comes to music. I guess I have no sense of rhythm but I never notice when instructors are off beat or even when there's no music. I've only done 2 workouts and didn't notice this at all.

Hey, that's great if it doesn't bother you! I can't say I am super attentive to music, but especially for a cardio workout, for me it's nice to have upbeat music. I ended up playing a youtube playlist. It was too loud and hard to hear the cues, and there was an ad after each song. It was hardly an ideal solution, but it was better than nothing.

What workouts have you done, Diggerholliday? Are you doing Xtend or one of the other formats?

Marisa · 02-05-19, 06:25 PM

Someone mentioned recently that Beachbody owns Openfit. I wonder how the two companies will differentiate or evolve:
https://trademarks.justia.com/880/64...-88064218.html

juliel · 02-12-19, 05:08 PM

How many Xtend barre workouts are available on the site?,

Nuggie's Auntie · 02-12-19, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by juliel

How many Xtend barre workouts are available on the site?,

There are 30 Xtend workouts, each 30 minutes long. Apparently they will continue to upload new ones each month, but I don't know how many.

juliel · 02-12-19, 05:33 PM

Wow! Thank you!

topfitmama · 02-16-19, 04:54 AM

I signed up to this and I've previewed bits and pieces of some workouts. Yes, Andrea is a bit of a yeller

I like that there are many workouts to choose from so I can go for something less intense on days when I have less energy. I also like that there are women of different shapes and sizes, which might mean that this series is not being promoted as the key to achieving the "long lean lines" of a dancer. Finally.
But the videos don't stream in very good quality for me. I live in a village and our internet is not that great....

The lack of music is a bonus, in my opinion. I've grown used to no music or very pleasant music (Sleek Technique). I don't think I will be able to do the cardio workouts anyway.

I'm going to do a few of these workouts over the next four weeks, see if my body is up to doing something a bit more upbeat again

Yes 30 days IS generous!

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02-03-19, 04:17 PM
Nuggie's Auntie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: I love that dirty water...	Openfit Has anyone tried Openfit? I saw an ad on my IG thread today. They have four workout types: Xtend Barre, Tough Mudder, 600 seconds (I'm guessing this is a HIIT format) and Yoga 52. I like Xtend Barre, so I signed up. There is a 30 day free trial (quite a generous trial length), after which you are charged for a subscription. A year is $99, it's $39 for three months. You can cancel anytime. I just did the first Xtend workout from the 30 day rotation. I enjoyed it. It was challenging without being ridiculous and it didn't seem to aggravate any of my issues. The instructor was a bit of a yeller, but she was very energetic. I'm working on increasing my energy levels this month, so I'm hoping this helps.

02-05-19, 01:35 PM
Gibbee VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	It's been on my FB and IG feeds, too. I am curious. __________________ "A healthier future is every tiny step we take, or every little rep, that ultimately leads us to our goal." Arnold Schwarzenegger STS Graduate MET-Rx 180 Graduate

02-05-19, 02:49 PM
Nuggie's Auntie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: I love that dirty water...	So far I'm liking it. There isn't any music to the Xtend barre workouts, though. There is a playlist, but you need a spotify account and I am really trying to prune my online presence. I'm about to do the Cardio 1 workout... not sure how cardio is going to be without any music. I suppose I could try to figure something out but it annoys me that I have to cobble together some music. I kind of feel like that should be provided!

02-05-19, 05:11 PM
diggerholliday Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chicago	I'm so unobservant when it comes to music. I guess I have no sense of rhythm but I never notice when instructors are off beat or even when there's no music. I've only done 2 workouts and didn't notice this at all.

02-05-19, 06:25 PM
Marisa Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seattle, WA	Someone mentioned recently that Beachbody owns Openfit. I wonder how the two companies will differentiate or evolve: https://trademarks.justia.com/880/64...-88064218.html

02-12-19, 05:08 PM
juliel VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: amongst kittehs	How many Xtend barre workouts are available on the site?, __________________ Julie "One cat just leads to another." - Ernest Hemingway

02-12-19, 05:33 PM
juliel VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: amongst kittehs	Wow! Thank you! __________________ Julie "One cat just leads to another." - Ernest Hemingway

02-16-19, 04:54 AM
topfitmama Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Germany	I signed up to this and I've previewed bits and pieces of some workouts. Yes, Andrea is a bit of a yeller I like that there are many workouts to choose from so I can go for something less intense on days when I have less energy. I also like that there are women of different shapes and sizes, which might mean that this series is not being promoted as the key to achieving the "long lean lines" of a dancer. Finally. But the videos don't stream in very good quality for me. I live in a village and our internet is not that great.... The lack of music is a bonus, in my opinion. I've grown used to no music or very pleasant music (Sleek Technique). I don't think I will be able to do the cardio workouts anyway. I'm going to do a few of these workouts over the next four weeks, see if my body is up to doing something a bit more upbeat again Yes 30 days IS generous!