Streaming versus owning workouts

FitBoop · 07-06-18, 11:44 AM

It looks like streaming services are replacing purchasing workouts (and music and movies). What do you feel are the advantages and disadvantages of streaming versus owning? Are you more into subscribing to streaming services or into purchasing the workouts you like?

To me, the advantages of streaming are the variety offered and the opportunity to try out new workouts that you may not otherwise buy.

One disadvantage is the cost of streaming subscriptions. I also like to have something tangible, like a DVD or download, that I can do without being connected to the internet and that I can own forever.

Will owning workouts become a thing of the past?

antbuko · 07-06-18, 12:27 PM

For me, the biggest plus is eliminating the clutter of managing a DVD collection and the whole process of finding a DVD and putting it in the player. I would like to convert my collection to digital because I find it more convenient.

horsemom2 · 07-06-18, 12:41 PM

Necessity is the Mother of Invention and if I want to produce a file of a stream, I usually can succeed so I can get the best of both worlds, even though I rarely repeat a video.
If a subscription keeps adding new content I want to do, I stay subscribed.

Barb S

Lannette · 07-06-18, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by antbuko

For me, the biggest plus is eliminating the clutter of managing a DVD collection and the whole process of finding a DVD and putting it in the player. I would like to convert my collection to digital because I find it more convenient.

So funny how we are polar opposites. What you see as a plus to be eliminated are the very things I love most about my dvd collection.

Now I’ll admit that my collection is huge but they’re really, really organized so there’s no clutter and I move the DVDs I’m using to a small case for the duration of my rotation then put them back in their categories. I did some dvd conversions to files and honestly found it less convenient to find things but that’s probably my lack of saavy.

I do some streaming but find it’s not worth it after a while in most cases and I end up unsubscribing. Pilates.ology and Bellicon are my only ongoing subscriptions. I subscribe a year at a time. Not sure I’ll resubscribe to Bellicon next year.

rhbrand · 07-06-18, 01:32 PM

Well, while I do stream, I prefer having a product in my hand.

What if my internet isn't working cause its down? Then what? I can't stream. Not gonna waste all my data on my phone just to workout.

But if I have a dvd, I can pop one in, and bang, a nice workout.

yogapam · 07-06-18, 01:59 PM

I travel a lot so streaming works well for me when I’m away. I only subscribe to a couple of sites sporadically when I travel. I still have a lot of DVDs, but don’t use them as much as I used to. I also have a lot of downloads, Jessica Smith & MR, primarily because shipping costs to Canada are often crazy expensive.

FirmDeb · 07-06-18, 03:59 PM

I enjoy both. But I'm mostly streaming workouts these days, GHUTV. However, when we were hit by a bad storm we were without cable/internet for 7 days so I pulled out my DVDs. I have a lot of them but have purged workouts I no longer want to do, as my workout tastes have changed. But I don't see me giving up the dvds any time soon. I'm just not buying new ones. I think that's the biggest change. If I am going to buy new workouts and they're available as a digital download I'll buy them that way.

DCW · 07-06-18, 04:57 PM

I haven't tried streaming since I am satisfied with my small number of DVDs that I own.

sherry7899 · 07-06-18, 05:10 PM

If you tube counts as streaming, then I stream a lot

There are so many excellent yoga instructors on you tube. My yoga dvds are gathering dust, but I will get back to them eventually.

I will always keep and use dvds, though. I am old school. We still have records, cds, and movies/concerts on dvds. I still read real books WAY more than reading on the kindle. I don't like paying for a streaming service month after month and not owning anything. I do use sites that allow you to buy downloads, though.

I consider the dvds as part of our home's decor along with our huge collection of books, cds and albums.......to me it is not clutter. They are well used and loved items. I cringe at the thought of ever having to pack them up if we ever move, though!

BunnyHop · 07-06-18, 05:41 PM

Even though my household isn't set up for streaming I'm not sure I'd be all that interested in paying monthly fees.

My interests are so specific that I guess I just want to be certain that I have the workouts I will use. If that leads to a few cluttered shelves, I can cope.

It's also true that I live in a part of the world where storm related service outages are not unheard of. It's true that storms like Katrina don't come along all that often, but once they do I find it helpful to have hard copies of whatever I use. Books, movies, workouts. Helps pass the time til service comes back, if nothing else.

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07-06-18, 11:44 AM
FitBoop VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	Streaming versus owning workouts It looks like streaming services are replacing purchasing workouts (and music and movies). What do you feel are the advantages and disadvantages of streaming versus owning? Are you more into subscribing to streaming services or into purchasing the workouts you like? To me, the advantages of streaming are the variety offered and the opportunity to try out new workouts that you may not otherwise buy. One disadvantage is the cost of streaming subscriptions. I also like to have something tangible, like a DVD or download, that I can do without being connected to the internet and that I can own forever. Will owning workouts become a thing of the past?

07-06-18, 12:27 PM
antbuko Join Date: Jun 2004	For me, the biggest plus is eliminating the clutter of managing a DVD collection and the whole process of finding a DVD and putting it in the player. I would like to convert my collection to digital because I find it more convenient. __________________ Helen K

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horsemom2 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NJ	Necessity is the Mother of Invention and if I want to produce a file of a stream, I usually can succeed so I can get the best of both worlds, even though I rarely repeat a video. If a subscription keeps adding new content I want to do, I stay subscribed. Barb S __________________ Barb S Visit my blog for info about various video sites including tips for downloading or streaming video files: neverendingplateau.blogspot.com

07-06-18, 01:32 PM
rhbrand Join Date: Nov 2001	Well, while I do stream, I prefer having a product in my hand. What if my internet isn't working cause its down? Then what? I can't stream. Not gonna waste all my data on my phone just to workout. But if I have a dvd, I can pop one in, and bang, a nice workout. __________________ Check out my Blog Link in Profile on Home Page

07-06-18, 01:59 PM
yogapam VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West coast of Canada, eh. ;)	I travel a lot so streaming works well for me when I’m away. I only subscribe to a couple of sites sporadically when I travel. I still have a lot of DVDs, but don’t use them as much as I used to. I also have a lot of downloads, Jessica Smith & MR, primarily because shipping costs to Canada are often crazy expensive. __________________ **~Pam~** Certified Level 4 Essentrics Instructor - March 2021 Hatha YTT - 2011 Your body keeps an accurate journal regardless of what you write down..... "Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." Jim Rohn "It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” - Tony Robbins Check out my Instagram account, @fitness.ficti0n.inspirati0n

07-06-18, 03:59 PM
FirmDeb Join Date: Jul 2006	I enjoy both. But I'm mostly streaming workouts these days, GHUTV. However, when we were hit by a bad storm we were without cable/internet for 7 days so I pulled out my DVDs. I have a lot of them but have purged workouts I no longer want to do, as my workout tastes have changed. But I don't see me giving up the dvds any time soon. I'm just not buying new ones. I think that's the biggest change. If I am going to buy new workouts and they're available as a digital download I'll buy them that way.

07-06-18, 04:57 PM
DCW Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016	I haven't tried streaming since I am satisfied with my small number of DVDs that I own.

07-06-18, 05:10 PM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	If you tube counts as streaming, then I stream a lot There are so many excellent yoga instructors on you tube. My yoga dvds are gathering dust, but I will get back to them eventually. I will always keep and use dvds, though. I am old school. We still have records, cds, and movies/concerts on dvds. I still read real books WAY more than reading on the kindle. I don't like paying for a streaming service month after month and not owning anything. I do use sites that allow you to buy downloads, though. I consider the dvds as part of our home's decor along with our huge collection of books, cds and albums.......to me it is not clutter. They are well used and loved items. I cringe at the thought of ever having to pack them up if we ever move, though! __________________ "Say you are tired and you will be. Believe you are strong and you are." (Sean O'Malley) The cat in my avatar is my sweetheart named Bonkers

07-06-18, 05:41 PM
BunnyHop Join Date: Nov 2008	Even though my household isn't set up for streaming I'm not sure I'd be all that interested in paying monthly fees. My interests are so specific that I guess I just want to be certain that I have the workouts I will use. If that leads to a few cluttered shelves, I can cope. It's also true that I live in a part of the world where storm related service outages are not unheard of. It's true that storms like Katrina don't come along all that often, but once they do I find it helpful to have hard copies of whatever I use. Books, movies, workouts. Helps pass the time til service comes back, if nothing else. __________________ Anna