Online Fitness. Is it for me?

More and more you are seeing posts about online fitness. Chances are, you have asked yourself, what the heck is online fitness and should I even consider it? I'm here to tell you, if you are not looking into it, you could get left behind.

As we become a digital market more and more, craving that instant access to just about everything, we need to accept, or least embrace the rapid changes ahead and adapt. Think about all the different applications that you can now easily have access too at the click of a button.

Remember when Netflix first came out? You could subscribe to a monthly membership and have DVD's sent to your house. Keep them for as long as you want, and return when you were ready for something new. Now, click on a button on your phone, tablet, or laptop and viola. You have a movie. Then, others followed suit. Hulu, Amazon, YouTube, etc. Blockbuster tried, but they were too late in the game. Now where are they? GONE!

So how does this relate to fitness? Slowly the days of going to the gym are diminishing. Granted it will take some time, but think about it. You are starting to see more and more online fitness programs being released. Whether it be by independent personal trainers, up and coming fitness athletes, or major at home and online fitness gurus like LesMills or Beachbody. And, they are gaining momentum. But, is it for you?

I know personally, I have never been much of a gym person. Maybe it's the introvert on me. But I would rather workout at home. Plus. I am a busy individual. The thought of having to drive to the gym, sign in, workout, then drive home seems to be inefficient in my mind. By the time I did all that, I have lost probably an hour and a half, for a 45 minute workout. By working out at home streaming a fitness program online, I have saved 45 minutes. That's 45 minutes I could devote to another task.

Or, how about when traveling. Spending that extra time to find a gym when you are away from home, paying a 1 time fee to get in, unless you are a member of a large chain, can be equally taxing. Having the option to stream a workout on my phone or tablet, from my hotel room, the hotel gym, or the in-laws house is way more convenient and easier. Plus, I am still getting guidance from the leader in the video, who has spent the time to research and structure the workout to yield the best results. 

Now, I am not saying that online fitness is for everyone. There are plenty of people out there that have a good gym routine and are doing it. Perhaps they have a personal trainer to show them what to do or not do, what to eat and how often. But you can get that online now too. So the question is, how long will it last? Will it be like Blockbuster and fade away as the online industry ramps up? Will the community that prefers that physical social interaction keep the gyms alive? I don't know. And, is online fitness a right move for you?

I can tell you this. If you are a busy parent, or someone who works 12 hour shifts, likes variety in your workouts, has limited time throughout the day, and just wants to crank out a workout as quickly and efficiently as possible, yet still get the same results from a gym with a personal trainer, then the online fitness route may be the one for you. 

If you would like to know more or even try out online fitness for 14 days, contact me, and we'll see if it is a good fit for you. Each month I host an introductory course as well as a full on program for those that want results, have limited time, and are embracing the digital evolution. Reply to this post or Click Here to get started.