what is the first thing you do when you get a new exercise DVD ?

[rgs424]

am I the only weird one ? I watch it that night, as if I were watching a movie (MINUS the popcorn). And maybe 1 or 2 more additional nights to get whatever routine I want to do down.

 

[Teddygirl]

I do the same only with popcorn x(

 

[AutismMom]

I *try* to "watch it all the way through once before attempting it" but usually end up attempting a little while watching. Willpower has never been my strongsuit.

 

[endorphin_junkie]

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I'm an habitual morning exerciser but if I come home from work and the new workouts are in I'll be lacing up and giving one of them a go right then and there. I love stepping so I'll probably go with high intensity step. Can't wait to try that 'reverse hop turn right into a ricochet'. My kids we laughing at me yesterday 'cause I was trying to do it along with the preview.

Take Care
Laurie

 

[Barbara P]

I used to preview them first. I don't any more. Now usually I just do them, however, I have probably 10 "virgin" DVDs downstairs with the shrink wrap still on! Not sure why except that I also go to the gym and swim and run....so that isn't my only exercise.

Barbara P

http://www.picturetrail.com/barbarap

 

[HPLECTRA]

RE: what is the first thing you do when you get a new e...

What a great question!

As soon as I get them I use them. Try, Try again if I don't get it the first time around. I can't just sit there and watch people exercising and having all the fun.:7

 

[crazystepr]

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I pop it right in and give it a shot! I hate previewing workouts first--ruins the surprise!!

Allison

 

[ejostling]

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I always watch them in my room before bed, and try to walk through the unfamiliar moves. I love watching as much as doing!! I'm one of those who will watch a fitness video while on the elliptical, just for fun.

Sally

 

[gogigi]

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I usually preview as many as I have time for one right after the other...I at least fast forward through to get a feel for the workout. Plus, I'm just weird and actually enjoy watching and previewing my new workouts. Then I plan how I'm going to start using them but I usually do a new one by the next day.
Angela:7

 

[gogigi]

RE: what is the first thing you do when you get a new e...

>I'm an habitual morning exerciser but if I come home from
>work and the new workouts are in I'll be lacing up and giving
>one of them a go right then and there. I love stepping so
>I'll probably go with high intensity step. Can't wait to try
>that 'reverse hop turn right into a ricochet'. My kids we
>laughing at me yesterday 'cause I was trying to do it along
>with the preview.
>
>Take Care
>Laurie

Laurie...I can't wait to try the step workouts either. That move looks like so much fun!!!
Angela:7

 

[rgs424]

RE: what is the first thing you do when you get a new e...

>I always watch them in my room before bed, and try to walk
>through the unfamiliar moves. I love watching as much as
>doing!! I'm one of those who will watch a fitness video while
>on the elliptical, just for fun.
>
>Sally


I know...I could sit back and watch a fitness video like a movie and I could watch it just for entertainment ! Talk about a cheap date though !!!

 

[kathryn]

Nope, you're not the only one. Though I don't usually watch all the way through: I will chapter forward or fast forward once I understand a section. And sometimes I WILL eat popcorn while doing it!

 

[aadams]

Well since I've made our 2nd living area my workout area, literally it's sad but we never use it, I make sure I know what equipment is needed and have it handy then go for it. Normally all I have to do is go get a stability ball from the other room so it's not that big of a deal. Both steps, dumb bells, bar bell with xtra plates nearby are all lined up on the fireplace, neatly of course, so I'm set.

Annette

 

[BAM]

RE: what is the first thing you do when you get a new e...

I have no set ways. Sometimes I think the thrill for me is in collecting them and just knowing that I have them (there's comfort in numbers }(.) I have quite a few that I haven't done yet. Sometimes I preview them, sometimes I dive right in and sometimes I think about doing them. Actually I probably "think" about them more than I do them. :7

Bam

 

[starlight6]

RE: what is the first thing you do when you get a new e...

Oh yes, I preview each & every one immediately! With popcorn!

I love watching them. Sometimes I'll just pop an old one in & watch it. Yes, just like a movie!

Ruth
:7

 

[JennieR]

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I always preview the work outs. I like to see what kind of torture I'm in for.

Jennie

~Straighten out, fly right~

Cathe Friedrich

 

[LeanneM]

I always MEAN to watch them first, but then I get so excited that I have to start workout out right away! Of course, the first couple of times I do a Cathe workout, I have to keep my DVD remote close by since I end up having to rewind a lot!

Leanne

 

[cheval]

If I'm healthy and injury free, I do it right away.

I got some of my most recent selections while I was down from a hamstring pull and skipped through the new dvds just to get a feel for them since I couldn't do them yet.

April

 

[NinjaMom]

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I preview them while I'm on my elliptical or treadmill. Then depending upon how difficult it is, I'll work through sections after I finish my daily workout.

April...I hear you! I'm 2 1/2 months out from a hamstring tear and just got cleared to start walkingx(

JJ