Amazon Prime has new streaming benefit, but looks like workouts cost.

paideiamom · 02-22-11, 01:52 PM

According to Books on the Knob, paid Amazon Prime membership (not the student or mom versions) gets you instant access to online movies and TV shows. But when I put "fitness" in the search line, almost all
results cost you $$$$. We won't even discuss that it showed Brook Hogan's show (and I can't imagine who would pay $1.99 to view that, but I digress).

They do have lots of workouts, though, that would be great to access. Anybody have any better/more complete info?

Netflix needs to watch its back. Saw a piece on one of the money shows about how its basic business model is not conducive to long-term success.

mamaste · 02-22-11, 01:57 PM

This is just the beginning. Expect to see more titles added to the library in the future.

paideiamom · 02-22-11, 02:05 PM

Just did a minimum amount of researching.
According to the Wasington Post, Amazon has only 1669 free streaming "movies," but 34,862 total. I don't know what they classify as a movie, but I doubt it would include workout DVDs.
If anybody finds any "freebies," let us know.

kelsey211 · 02-22-11, 02:10 PM

The details are on their front page:

Amazon Prime Movie Streaming feature

The Prime movies are listed here:

Prime Eligible Movies

paideiamom · 02-22-11, 02:33 PM

I don't think I have ever seen Amazon's home page before. That's good to see.

It just takes me straight to my account. The Washington Post says it only shows 1669 movies eligible for free Prime, with 484 TV series.

Anyway, if anybody finds free exercise, let us know.

mamaste · 02-22-11, 02:42 PM

There are no free exercise right now. Because Netflix does offer them, I expect that to change in the future. Netflix didn't initially offer any fitness videos when they launched streaming. The videos being offered for free are limited. That will definitely change in the future with more free content being offered.

kelsey211 · 02-22-11, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paideiamom

Anyway, if anybody finds free exercise, let us know.

Renda, I don't think it matters because Amazon has crappy exercise videos. A couple of months ago I was trying to use up some video credits and I was hard pressed to find any exercise videos that I wanted.

Anyhow, I am pleased with the new streaming feature. I'm a happy Amazon Prime customer.

aunatural · 02-23-11, 08:37 AM

I know.

. I must have gone through the exercise On Demand videos at least 5 times and nothing. I already have most of the Exercise TV ones and the other ones just don't appeal to me or I think they're overpriced. Why would I pay $9.99 for a digital copy of Fat Burning Pilates when I can get the DVD so much cheaper, if not free from Swapadvd? I've decided to rent the Swedish version of "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo". Unfortunately, that leaves me with just over $1 left of my $5 credit so I'm trying to find something else.

ETA: I just saw that "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" is available for free streaming to Prime members. Crap! Back to square one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelsey211

Renda, I don't think it matters because Amazon has crappy exercise videos. A couple of months ago I was trying to use up some video credits and I was hard pressed to find any exercise videos that I wanted.

Anyhow, I am pleased with the new streaming feature. I'm a happy Amazon Prime customer.

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02-22-11, 01:52 PM
paideiamom VF Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta-ish	Amazon Prime has new streaming benefit, but looks like workouts cost. According to Books on the Knob, paid Amazon Prime membership (not the student or mom versions) gets you instant access to online movies and TV shows. But when I put "fitness" in the search line, almost all results cost you $$$$. We won't even discuss that it showed Brook Hogan's show (and I can't imagine who would pay $1.99 to view that, but I digress). They do have lots of workouts, though, that would be great to access. Anybody have any better/more complete info? Netflix needs to watch its back. Saw a piece on one of the money shows about how its basic business model is not conducive to long-term success. __________________ If you need a hug today, consider yourself hugged. "Moderation is remembered only after the deed is done." Mirabelle Watkinson, fabulous writer in residence. "I am patient with stupidity but not those who are proud of it." Edith Sitwell Words matter. I thought I had seen it all. Then I tried on my bathing suit. (Unknown sage at craft show) Last edited by paideiamom; 02-22-11 at 02:05 PM. Reason: iPad wackiness.

02-22-11, 01:57 PM
mamaste Join Date: May 2008	This is just the beginning. Expect to see more titles added to the library in the future. __________________ Life is not about who you once were. It is about who you are right now and the person you have the potential to become.

02-22-11, 02:05 PM
paideiamom VF Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta-ish	Just did a minimum amount of researching. According to the Wasington Post, Amazon has only 1669 free streaming "movies," but 34,862 total. I don't know what they classify as a movie, but I doubt it would include workout DVDs. If anybody finds any "freebies," let us know. __________________ If you need a hug today, consider yourself hugged. "Moderation is remembered only after the deed is done." Mirabelle Watkinson, fabulous writer in residence. "I am patient with stupidity but not those who are proud of it." Edith Sitwell Words matter. I thought I had seen it all. Then I tried on my bathing suit. (Unknown sage at craft show)

02-22-11, 02:10 PM
kelsey211 VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MD - CA	The details are on their front page: Amazon Prime Movie Streaming feature The Prime movies are listed here: Prime Eligible Movies __________________ *Susie*

02-22-11, 02:33 PM
paideiamom VF Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta-ish	I don't think I have ever seen Amazon's home page before. That's good to see. It just takes me straight to my account. The Washington Post says it only shows 1669 movies eligible for free Prime, with 484 TV series. Anyway, if anybody finds free exercise, let us know. __________________ If you need a hug today, consider yourself hugged. "Moderation is remembered only after the deed is done." Mirabelle Watkinson, fabulous writer in residence. "I am patient with stupidity but not those who are proud of it." Edith Sitwell Words matter. I thought I had seen it all. Then I tried on my bathing suit. (Unknown sage at craft show)

02-22-11, 02:42 PM
mamaste Join Date: May 2008	There are no free exercise right now. Because Netflix does offer them, I expect that to change in the future. Netflix didn't initially offer any fitness videos when they launched streaming. The videos being offered for free are limited. That will definitely change in the future with more free content being offered. __________________ Life is not about who you once were. It is about who you are right now and the person you have the potential to become.