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Using Workout Videos in Fitness Centers

Use of Technology

The use of technology in a fitness center today would be a tremendous idea

Offering classes using workout videos is a great way for people to meet other people and get into shape

Workout Videos

Workout videos are made for people to be able to watch and follow along with the video

Videos are easy to use and are very effectiveThere is a variety of videos with all different types of

workoutsYoga, zumba, dance and boxing are a few types of videos

that can be used Here is a video of a zumba workout videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhZ2fYQj6IM

Equipment

A televisionA DVD playerWorkout videos

Software

Richard Simmons’ Sweatin’ to the Oldies- is an aerobic workout video that uses oldies music as the music to work out too

Dance Off the Inches Country Line Dance Party- this video uses country line dances as workouts

Software

Prevention: 2 Week Turnaround: Cardio DVD- is a workout video for burning fat through walking at different paces and intervals

Zumba Fitness Workout Exhilarate DVD- is an exercise program that helps tone muscles and build strength and endurance through different types of Latin dancing

Software

Billy Blank’s Tae Bo Ripped Extreme DVD- this workout video mixes traditional toning exercises with Tae Bo for a great cardio and body workout

Pricing

Phillips 19” LED 720p 60 Hz HDTV.........................…151.99LG Blu Ray/DVD Player on sale…………………………………69.99Richard Simmons’ Sweatin’ to the Oldies…………………31.99Dance Off the Inches Country Line Dance Party………10.99Prevention: 2 Week Turnaround: Cardio DVD………….14.98Zumba Fitness Workout Activate DVD…………………..…14.98Billy Blanks' Tae Bo Ripped Extreme………………………….7.73

Total Price……………………………………………………………..302.65

Equipment/Software

There are many other types of DVD’s that can be purchased and used to instruct a class

Videos are easy to use and simple to followUsing a video to teach exercise classes is great because it

allows any interested person to come and try a new workout

Uses in a Fitness Center

Classes that use workout videos in fitness centers are great ways for people to make friends and get a great workout in

Most of the DVD’s are from a set so that means there are several other videos from the same creator that can be performed another class if wanted too

Benefits

Workout videos are easy to use and they will help save money for the fitness center

Using a video as a teacher will save the fitness center money because then you do not have to pay a teacher to come in, you simply pop a video in and start

Having workout classes is a great way for people to meet each other

When people feel good about themselves from working out and looking good, they are more confident in themselves and are more prone to creating relationships with other people