Why do a lot of women prefer exercise DVDs?

MisterDerpington
MisterDerpington Posts: 604 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I'm just curious why women seem to prefer exercise DVDs. Obviously not all women prefer this, but you don't see a ton of guys doing 30 Day Shred or the like. So I'm looking to hear from those women who do exercise DVDs instead of other stuff: Why?
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  • DuckieSteph
    DuckieSteph Posts: 43 Member
    I just like to have a variety of different exercises so I don't get bored. I prefer DVDs because they're cheaper than a gym membership and nobody will see me attempting to Zumba or "30 day Shred" or any other programs I decide to try. I can't speak for other women, but that is me personally. :)
  • m3x43
    m3x43 Posts: 40
    Privacy, time management and more economical.
  • michellekicks
    michellekicks Posts: 3,624 Member
    I use DVDs for cross training. I've done Insanity and Less Mills Combat, a bit of Cathe Friedrich and some other stuff here and there. But primarily I run and lift weights. I do all my workouts at home or on the road/trails. I hate the gym.

    ... plus I have 5 kids to take care of, so I have to squeeze in my workouts when I can.
  • MommaChocoLatte
    MommaChocoLatte Posts: 389 Member
    I was a Stay At Home Mom for 15 yrs before I started working outside the house. I preferred them then because a lot of the time I was stuck in the house with 5 young kids and no car. Also, I am very self conscious and uncoordinated. I also can't afford to go to a real gym. So this was my alternative.

    Now that I work outside the home and my children are older... I still prefer them because I am still self conscious and I have very limited time due to my work schedule. And limited funds.
  • lithezebra
    lithezebra Posts: 3,670 Member
    There aren't many dance classes where I live, but there are a lot of instructional dance DVDs, and a lot of samba DVDs.
  • nobleammonite
    nobleammonite Posts: 64 Member
    Privacy, time management and more economical.

    I think this says it all. :happy:
  • LuHox
    LuHox Posts: 136
    variety of workouts
    saves time: don't have to drive to the gym, drive home, etc
    privacy: some like to exercise in the privacy of our own homes
    try something new without committing to a class/personal trainer
    doesn't usually require expensive equipment that takes up a lot of space
  • Mrs_Bones
    Mrs_Bones Posts: 195 Member
    Personally, I'm a student on a budget. So it's cheaper for me to grab a $10 DVD that I can do from home than pay for a gym membership. Also, because I can workout from home, I don't waste time going to and from the gym that I could be studying!
  • lizzzylou
    lizzzylou Posts: 325
    I'm a road warrior for work. It's the only way I can get consistency in my routine. If there's no consistency I talk myself out of it waaaaay to easily :blushing:
  • Joehenny
    Joehenny Posts: 1,222 Member
    A lot think lifting will make them bulky

    WRONG

    It will make them sexy
  • Joehenny
    Joehenny Posts: 1,222 Member
    BTW did I mention I loved you in Django?
  • lizzzylou
    lizzzylou Posts: 325
    I use DVDs for cross training. I've done Insanity and Less Mills Combat, a bit of Cathe Friedrich and some other stuff here and there. But primarily I run and lift weights. I do all my workouts at home or on the road/trails. I hate the gym.

    ... plus I have 5 kids to take care of, so I have to squeeze in my workouts when I can.

    I've done Insanity previously. I restarted it & I am on week 4 after a long hiatus. Thinking of trying Les Mills next, how do you like it??
  • michellekicks
    michellekicks Posts: 3,624 Member
    I've done Insanity previously. I restarted it & I am on week 4 after a long hiatus. Thinking of trying Les Mills next, how do you like it??
    I prefer Les Mills Combat to Insanity. But then I trained in kickboxing for 10 years.

    Oh, and for the record, here's part of my workout room where I do my DVDs... no fear of weights here:
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  • lizzzylou
    lizzzylou Posts: 325
    BTW did I mention I loved you in Django?

    LOL thanks for the evening giggle :drinker:
  • determinedbutlazy
    determinedbutlazy Posts: 1,941 Member
    Because I don't like other people seeing me exercise.

    I run alone, in the evening. I work out alone, with p90x, in the morning.
  • lizzzylou
    lizzzylou Posts: 325
    I've done Insanity previously. I restarted it & I am on week 4 after a long hiatus. Thinking of trying Les Mills next, how do you like it??
    I prefer Les Mills Combat to Insanity. But then I trained in kickboxing for 10 years.

    Oh, and for the record, here's part of my workout room where I do my DVDs... no fear of weights here:
    969514_10151664853546210_474111359_n.jpg

    *drool* Can I move in with you??? I dont take up a lot of space & I'm pretty neat & clean!
  • chanel1twenty
    chanel1twenty Posts: 161 Member
    Because 90% of females are horrified by the thought of people seeing them workout.
    Completely a self-confidence & esteem issue.

    Also, when you're not exactly the skinniest, who wants to workout & jiggle their flab around a bunch of good looking thin people? O.o
  • quiltlovinlisa
    quiltlovinlisa Posts: 1,710 Member
    When juggling family, it' can be easier to put in a DVD then go to a scheduled class.
  • Eifersucht
    Eifersucht Posts: 34
    I live in a rural area. The nearest gym is 10+ miles away and costs more per year than I care to pay for their limited class selection. I might talk myself into it if they offered classes I'm interested in. As it stands, I'm much happier doing a kickboxing DVD in the privacy of my own living room where I don't have to worry about anyone secretly laughing at me for fumbling a move and for being a little flabby. I have met a lot of judgmental people in my life. There are no judgments coming from my DVDs. :)
  • AlyssaJoJo
    AlyssaJoJo Posts: 449 Member
    Have you seen the price of gas lately? Aint no body got time for that.

    Also I work at home so it's nice to be able to do a work out on my break :D
  • lithezebra
    lithezebra Posts: 3,670 Member
    A lot think lifting will make them bulky

    WRONG

    It will make them sexy

    Using exercise DVDs doesn't mean you can't lift.
  • brillmer
    brillmer Posts: 1,268 Member
    almost every single female I talk to says it has to do with the sheer intimidation of getting into weight lifting and not knowing anything...

    they all consider that area of the gym the "man section"

    and in all honesty, i was in the exact same boat a few months ago.

    i would go to the gym at 5am because i was uncomfortable doing it otherwise.
    i thought if i was doing my lifts, starting with minimum weights, people would mock me

    pathetic, but true.
    lol

    in retrospect, i wish i threw my hesitation out the door and started earlier. it was a silly fear to have - most people at the gym are more focused on themselves and their own workout then to be focusing on someone else.

    they are just happy to see girls working out in the first place :P
  • KAYRRIE
    KAYRRIE Posts: 201 Member
    For me it's because it's private. I feel I look stupid doing Zumba, so doing it in the privacy of my room helps me feel better. Going to the gym can be good but I always feel like people are looking me.
  • Joehenny
    Joehenny Posts: 1,222 Member
    A lot think lifting will make them bulky

    WRONG

    It will make them sexy

    Using exercise DVDs doesn't mean you can't lift.

    You are right.
  • MelsAuntie
    MelsAuntie Posts: 2,833 Member
    Because I can do it ( DVD, cardio, elliptical, weights) at home when it's convenient for me. I don't want to pay for a gym membership, and be lucky to make it there once a month.
  • A_Fit_Mom
    A_Fit_Mom Posts: 602 Member
    I have small kids, and it is easier to do home exercises.
  • jeannemarie333
    jeannemarie333 Posts: 214 Member
    Time, money, privacy, flexibility, choice, and yes I can work out in whatever I want to :bigsmile:
  • sunshinestater
    sunshinestater Posts: 596 Member
    Gym is too far away, and my schedule is very crazy. I can pop in a DVD at any time right in my own home. Takes away a lot of excuses for not exercising.
  • MelissaL582
    MelissaL582 Posts: 1,422 Member
    Privacy, time management and more economical.

    Agree.
  • Kristy_Elizabeth
    Kristy_Elizabeth Posts: 435
    I like both. I currently am doing the Insanity program in the morning and go the gym with my guy every single evening that he is willing to go. I wouldn't have the confidence to go in there and figure out how to use the equipment and do a workout by myself, but I really like following him around and doing what he does with lighter weights.

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