Pet Peeves 2021 - Page 3

zraipel · 09-04-21, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garrie A.

Oh! And another: combining exercises just for the sake of combining them. A lot of newer Beachbody programs are guilty of this. I am a big fan of YouTuber Briannah Jewel's "CPT Reacts to Beachbody Workouts" videos and after watching them I have no desire to do most of the newer Beachbody programs. (No offense to those that like the newer programs.

)

Garrie, I'm a member of the Lemonade Stand myself

And yes, I agree regarding combining exercises. Along with the newer Beachbody workouts, a lot of DVD workouts do this as well and those are the ones I will Joni-O the fastest. I prefer straightforward exercises where I can focus on the purpose of the movement.

Demeris · 09-05-21, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garrie A.

Overworking the anterior and mirror muscles and neglecting the backside of the body, considering the majority of the general population is quad dominant and also spends too much time in forward flexion.

Made me sit up and adjust my posture

bfit · 09-05-21, 01:05 PM

My pet peeve is when they make you feel like you are working out less because you choose to follow the low impact modifier. For example, "If you want to take it easy follow X" or "For those not quite up to the full workout you can follow X". Even when the workout is supposed to be low impact there's someone doing high impact anyway, and the instructor says "If you want to REALLY work out you can follow X who is working REALLY hard". It just bugs me.

adawn · 09-05-21, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bfit

My pet peeve is when they make you feel like you are working out less because you choose to follow the low impact modifier. For example, "If you want to take it easy follow X" or "For those not quite up to the full workout you can follow X". Even when the workout is supposed to be low impact there's someone doing high impact anyway, and the instructor says "If you want to REALLY work out you can follow X who is working REALLY hard". It just bugs me.

That would definitely irk me.

On the flip side, I love how Jessica Smith (in her dvds) usually says something like, "and if you want to just keep walking or stay at this pace, we'll catch up to you".

Jane P. · 09-06-21, 08:11 AM

I did static stretches at the beginning of Firm workouts for years and nothing happened so I still do them as presented. Too lazy to change things, even if maybe I should.

I don't like it when they don't work the sides evenly. It's as if they don't know how to count. However I often do add a few extra reps on my weaker side, but that's a conscious choice on my part and I don't always do it.

A good workout ruined by the instructor talking or squealing constantly.

Forced cheer on the part of an instructor.

I'm not too conscious of music, probably because I don't have a good sound system. However I do notice if an instructor is wildly off beat on cardio workouts.

FirmDancer · 09-06-21, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pat58

Two pet peeves with yoga videos:

Holding one side longer than the other
Giving me a really good modification suggestion when we're working on the SECOND side

Yes to both!
1. Often I'll do videos starting on the "other" side, just to try to even it out ...
2. Annoys the heck out of me. Did the instructor not rehearse their script?? Lol!

carolyn jane · 09-07-21, 02:59 PM

My biggest pet peeve is verbal tics.

Instructors who say "right" "nice," "come on," "ready," etc. over and over - especially "right" - it's like fingernails on a chalkboard!@

Jane P. · 09-09-21, 03:52 PM

Some of those verbal tics are such a part of their personalities, I'm not even sure they're aware of them until after workout has been completed.

Gams · 09-09-21, 04:04 PM

As requested, I won’t mention any names, but there is one instructor, whom I love dearly, that has a habit of starting to speak and then stopping in mid sentence, sometimes in the middle of a single word. Almost like she’s suddenly decided maybe she shouldn’t say anything. It doesn’t really bother me but I have a lot of her workouts so it’s something I’ve noticed.

fanofladyvols · 09-12-21, 05:16 PM

I remembered some other things that kinda ruffle my feathers:

-- Telling me we're working on body parts but use derogatory names (like batwings and saddlebags)

-- Using photos/artwork on the DVD cover that either isn't the actual trainer OR has the trainer significantly different from what they actually look like.

-- Telling me there are modifiers but then never pan to the modifier when the moves change.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

09-05-21, 01:05 PM
bfit Join Date: Nov 2005	My pet peeve is when they make you feel like you are working out less because you choose to follow the low impact modifier. For example, "If you want to take it easy follow X" or "For those not quite up to the full workout you can follow X". Even when the workout is supposed to be low impact there's someone doing high impact anyway, and the instructor says "If you want to REALLY work out you can follow X who is working REALLY hard". It just bugs me.

09-06-21, 08:11 AM
Jane P. VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Colorado Springs	I did static stretches at the beginning of Firm workouts for years and nothing happened so I still do them as presented. Too lazy to change things, even if maybe I should. I don't like it when they don't work the sides evenly. It's as if they don't know how to count. However I often do add a few extra reps on my weaker side, but that's a conscious choice on my part and I don't always do it. A good workout ruined by the instructor talking or squealing constantly. Forced cheer on the part of an instructor. I'm not too conscious of music, probably because I don't have a good sound system. However I do notice if an instructor is wildly off beat on cardio workouts. __________________ "The two most powerful warriors are patience and time." Leo Tolstoy

09-07-21, 02:59 PM
carolyn jane Join Date: Jan 2004	My biggest pet peeve is verbal tics. Instructors who say "right" "nice," "come on," "ready," etc. over and over - especially "right" - it's like fingernails on a chalkboard!@

09-09-21, 03:52 PM
Jane P. VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Colorado Springs	Some of those verbal tics are such a part of their personalities, I'm not even sure they're aware of them until after workout has been completed. __________________ "The two most powerful warriors are patience and time." Leo Tolstoy

09-09-21, 04:04 PM
Gams Join Date: Mar 2007	As requested, I won’t mention any names, but there is one instructor, whom I love dearly, that has a habit of starting to speak and then stopping in mid sentence, sometimes in the middle of a single word. Almost like she’s suddenly decided maybe she shouldn’t say anything. It doesn’t really bother me but I have a lot of her workouts so it’s something I’ve noticed.

09-12-21, 05:16 PM
fanofladyvols Join Date: May 2004 Location: Modify City, State of Fierce	I remembered some other things that kinda ruffle my feathers: -- Telling me we're working on body parts but use derogatory names (like batwings and saddlebags) -- Using photos/artwork on the DVD cover that either isn't the actual trainer OR has the trainer significantly different from what they actually look like. -- Telling me there are modifiers but then never pan to the modifier when the moves change. __________________ Don't just work hard, work smart....Pat Head Summitt Never give up on your body!-- Miranda Esmonde-White Word/Guiding Principle for 2024: Embrace: embrace my faith, my family, my friends, myself, the process, the progress, the hard work, the strength program I choose, the recovery methods and rest I need, my life, the good times, and the memories of good people.