I enjoy workouts where there are three or more people in them, do you?

pcdoctor01 · 06-13-13, 12:36 PM

I have been doing YouTube workouts and I'm finding that I enjoy workouts where there are three or more people in them. Ex. BeFit in 90 has three or four users doing the workouts at the same time while HASfit has the coach or Freddie doing the workouts by himself. I'd done workouts where it's one person and it just doesn't seem the same.

Ex. Most of the 60/90 day programs that I can think of have multiple users doing the workouts at the same time.
P90X, Insanity, JNL Fusion, Body Revolution, TapouT XT, Turbo Fire, etc.

Gams · 06-13-13, 12:42 PM

Me, too. I prefer a "class" environment.

dela · 06-13-13, 12:46 PM

I agree except for Classical Stretch, in those I like just Miranda! But I don't generally like when it's only the instructor, or like that Amy Bento dvds with just her and Eugenia (spelling).

Kathleen86 · 06-13-13, 12:48 PM

I like it if they are all in sync..I've seen a trend with timed circuits where each person is doing the exercises at their own pace. This really throws my eye off. I haven't purchased any like this but on previewing, it's really disorienting. That said, I don't mind if the video is a group or just 1 instructor.

LoveVA · 06-13-13, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Kathleen86

I like it if they are all in sync..I've seen a trend with timed circuits where each person is doing the exercises at their own pace. This really throws my eye off. I haven't purchased any like this but on previewing, it's really disorienting. That said, I don't mind if the video is a group or just 1 instructor.

This is why I could never buy Breathless Body 2 even though I like Amy Dixon. They are all over the place in that workout. I like DVDs where, even if the modifier is doing something different, her movements are generally in sync with everyone else.

Laura S. · 06-13-13, 01:15 PM

Nope. I'm in love with Jessica Smith workouts and she's by herself. Even with Peanut, that's only two!

Lucky Star · 06-13-13, 01:47 PM

Depending on the routine, these days I'm generally more into a solo instructor. Feels more intimate and gives me that 'personal trainer' vibe which I prefer.

But if it's straight cardio - even Leslie - I tend to prefer a group with its energy and mix of people. I think it's because I usually find cardio more repetitive and/or boring, and the visual variety of a group keeps me stimulated.

ladysaraii · 06-13-13, 01:48 PM

I don't like an entire class, but I think the instructor + 2-3 people is pretty good. Sometimes I don't mind instructor only, but it depends on the workout. The more amped it's supposed to be, the more I want some other people there.

mtnmom · 06-13-13, 02:12 PM

I prefer 2 or 4 participants along with the instructor.

Instructor only - seems rather empty.
Instructor +1 - I feel like the person in the background is the only one in the class and how awkward is that!
Instructor +3 - The person in the middle is often hidden behind the instructor
Instructor +>4 - The room starts getting crowded. Although sometimes the large groups "work" if the room is large enough.

Nuggie's Auntie · 06-13-13, 02:18 PM

I don't care, though I do like the modifier benefit of more than just one. It can be nice to see both beginner and advanced variations.

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06-13-13, 12:36 PM
pcdoctor01 Join Date: Feb 2013	I enjoy workouts where there are three or more people in them, do you? I have been doing YouTube workouts and I'm finding that I enjoy workouts where there are three or more people in them. Ex. BeFit in 90 has three or four users doing the workouts at the same time while HASfit has the coach or Freddie doing the workouts by himself. I'd done workouts where it's one person and it just doesn't seem the same. Ex. Most of the 60/90 day programs that I can think of have multiple users doing the workouts at the same time. P90X, Insanity, JNL Fusion, Body Revolution, TapouT XT, Turbo Fire, etc.

06-13-13, 12:42 PM
Gams Join Date: Mar 2007	Me, too. I prefer a "class" environment.

06-13-13, 12:46 PM
dela Join Date: Aug 2010	I agree except for Classical Stretch, in those I like just Miranda! But I don't generally like when it's only the instructor, or like that Amy Bento dvds with just her and Eugenia (spelling).

06-13-13, 12:48 PM
Kathleen86 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Southern California	I like it if they are all in sync..I've seen a trend with timed circuits where each person is doing the exercises at their own pace. This really throws my eye off. I haven't purchased any like this but on previewing, it's really disorienting. That said, I don't mind if the video is a group or just 1 instructor.

06-13-13, 01:15 PM
Laura S. VF Supporter Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC	Nope. I'm in love with Jessica Smith workouts and she's by herself. Even with Peanut, that's only two! __________________ Laura Laura's Workout Mantras: Something is better than nothing The best workout is the one you will DO

06-13-13, 01:47 PM
Lucky Star VF Supporter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: A helluva town	Depending on the routine, these days I'm generally more into a solo instructor. Feels more intimate and gives me that 'personal trainer' vibe which I prefer. But if it's straight cardio - even Leslie - I tend to prefer a group with its energy and mix of people. I think it's because I usually find cardio more repetitive and/or boring, and the visual variety of a group keeps me stimulated. __________________ ~ Gina ~ "Remain cheerful, for nothing destructive can pierce through the solid wall of cheerfulness." ~Sri Chinmoy "We are so fortunate that we get to exercise!" ~Erin O'Brien

06-13-13, 01:48 PM
ladysaraii Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland	I don't like an entire class, but I think the instructor + 2-3 people is pretty good. Sometimes I don't mind instructor only, but it depends on the workout. The more amped it's supposed to be, the more I want some other people there. __________________ Carmen July 08 Cathe Road Trip

06-13-13, 02:12 PM
mtnmom Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Santa Cruz Mtns, CA	I prefer 2 or 4 participants along with the instructor. Instructor only - seems rather empty. Instructor +1 - I feel like the person in the background is the only one in the class and how awkward is that! Instructor +3 - The person in the middle is often hidden behind the instructor Instructor +>4 - The room starts getting crowded. Although sometimes the large groups "work" if the room is large enough. __________________ ~~Diane~~

06-13-13, 02:18 PM
Nuggie's Auntie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: I love that dirty water...	I don't care, though I do like the modifier benefit of more than just one. It can be nice to see both beginner and advanced variations.