Does anyone else just HATE workout videos?

I agree with you. I have never been able to keep doing a workout video. I think it is because they are just so boring and I get frusterated because I'm not doing the exact movements that the ladies on the video are doing because 1. they know what they are doing and 2. I'm not physically capable yet of doing some of the movements. So, do I have advice to make it better? Sorry, i guess not. But know that you are not alone. They need to make the videos more interesting. I've never done the Richard Simmons ones, but those might keep me entertained. Good luck to you!

Personally, I love workout videos but HATED 30 day shred. I couldn't bring myself to do it consistently. I know a lot of people love it, but I didn't like anything about it.

I say don't force yourself to do an exercise you hate, there are too many other ways to get exercise! Like me, I couldn't stand 30 day shred, but I adore Turbo Jam and Kari Anderson's PUSH step workout (and many others, but I won't list them all). Does your local library have a selection of workout videos? That way you can try some others out without any monetary investment.

Or, if you prefer the gym and can afford to go, do that!

I started out loving the Shred, but I've grown bored with it. I've been trying different videos on On Demand, just to mix things up. I'm looking forward to working out in the gym again. That, and hoping for Spring to come, so I can start walking again.

You have to do what makes you feel good and what you can stick with. If videos aren't your thing, they are probably not worth your time or effort.

Totally agree with this, if you aren't into videos then I wouldn't waster your time. Personally, if I enjoy a certian form of exercise it becomes more like a hobby than a chore and I'm more inclined to stick with it. I like the 30 Day Shred, but I also go to the gym, go walking and have recently re-started tap dancing with a couple of friends- this is so much fun I hardly notice we're exercising too!

I hate videos.
Frankly, I feel like a clumsy buffoon when I do them. I don't feel like I'm getting a good workout. I close the blinds and batten down the hatches, worried someone will see me! (But I don't feel this way in a gym.... ???? what in the world?!?!?!)

I have bought countless numbers of videos and up until the shred..I worked with them about a week or so and I was done...but I have really enjoyed the 30 day shred..mostly because I am seeing results...
Basically though, the best work out is the one you will stick with...I still go on the treadmill a few times a week in addition to the shred, but my main routine is the video for right now..

I'm the opposite! I love them. They work so many areas in a way that i don't have to think through at the gym. Going to the ggym isn't in my budget nor do i have the time with 3 kids, working full time and a husband that leaves early and gets home late. So videos are perfect for me!

I would love to go to the gym, but at this point in my life, I just cannot get there. I do the BL bootcamp and weight loss yoga. So far so good. I think that it takes at least a week to get used to the moves and get the optimum workout. Would I like to go the gym? YES! But right now, I have to settle for Bob in my living room.

Personally, I love workout videos but HATED 30 day shred. I couldn't bring myself to do it consistently. I know a lot of people love it, but I didn't like anything about it.

I say don't force yourself to do an exercise you hate, there are too many other ways to get exercise! Like me, I couldn't stand 30 day shred, but I adore Turbo Jam and Kari Anderson's PUSH step workout (and many others, but I won't list them all). Does your local library have a selection of workout videos? That way you can try some others out without any monetary investment.

Or, if you prefer the gym and can afford to go, do that!

This is a great idea! I never thought about checking out videos at the library. Maybe I'll find one that I can stand. If not, oh well, I guess I'll just be a gym rat,

Nothing wrong with being a gym rat, so don't stress yourself trying to find a video. Personally, once I get home I can't motivate myself to get moving. I settle in for the evening and that's that. I don't like videos that much - without someone to actually ensure that I am doing some of the complicated moves right, I'm worried I have the form wrong - which can not only prevent you from burning calories, but can also cause you to hurt yourself, depending on what you're doing.

When I get up and go to the gym I am more in the mindset of "I'm here. I'm working out. I need to make this worth the drive to get here." And I do the elliptical, the bike or the treadmill. Plus I LOVE weights and my racquetball and there's just no way to do that at home. And I've been shown in person how to use the weights and everything so I know I'm getting back what I put in.

The gals are right. Once you find a workout you find fun and it starts being something you WANT to do, it gets a lot easier to do it.

Definitely check out what your library has. I bought a couple of DVDs only to find I didn't really like them. I started looking at the library and discovered I really like ones by Denise Austin. Check her out!

Sue

Personally, I love workout videos but HATED 30 day shred. I couldn't bring myself to do it consistently. I know a lot of people love it, but I didn't like anything about it.

I say don't force yourself to do an exercise you hate, there are too many other ways to get exercise! Like me, I couldn't stand 30 day shred, but I adore Turbo Jam and Kari Anderson's PUSH step workout (and many others, but I won't list them all). Does your local library have a selection of workout videos? That way you can try some others out without any monetary investment.

Or, if you prefer the gym and can afford to go, do that!

I agree- I did not like Shred video...it was too repetitive but I did stick with it. I can't recommend enough of the Turbo Jam series- I have most of the basic videos (I think like 6 diff ones) and the variety plus the upbeat music and fun spirit of Chalene allowed me to stay interested and look forward to the next workout. I am now doing Chalene Extreme and it is a little more tedious since it's weight lifting but I make sure to do the cardios and ab and flexibility videos to liven it up.