Things that really annoy you in a workout - Page 4

katmom · 01-17-13, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by dutchgirl

In a weight workout don't tell me to go slow or at my own speed then you and your cast whip out the reps at lightning speed. Frank Sepe and MetRx 180, I'm looking at you! Tom Holland and Supreme 90, guilty as charged! Cathe with the rear delt flies, oy vey!

In Supreme 90, I was able to overlook the speed of the workout because of the pricing, but I returned MetRx 180 because of this.

I think all of us prefer an instructor that mirror cues. Tapout is the worst for inconsistent mirror cueing. I find I can adapt easier if I know the instructor is not going to mirror cue for any of the workouts rather than randomly mirror cue.

eyefit · 01-17-13, 01:41 PM

1. Instructors that do not seem genuine or professional. I can not stand an instructor who comes across to me as fake, mugging for the camera, acting "sexy", trying to be "funny" by being over the top goofy (looking at you BJ), or are incredibly manic. I need someone I can respect.

2. Mirror cuing is so incredibly important when working out to a dvd. Why can't most instructors figure this out? WHY?

3. Rests/breaks that are too long and let my heart rate come down too much. Don't waste my time!

4. Workout dvds that are not chaptered. No excuses instructors! Start doing this NOW!

5. I covered this in my thread about warm ups, but I growl and grit my teeth when there isn't an appropriate warm up before high impact. I paid for the dang dvd...I shouldn't have to do my own warm up.

Wow I thought I was pretty laid back about my dvds, but once I started typing I couldn't stop! LOL I swear, I'm not really this grumpy!

Keepfitgirl · 01-17-13, 01:45 PM

Uneven reps, lack of mirror cueing and not doing the moves in time with the music (in aerobics).

Emma

eyefit · 01-17-13, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keepfitgirl

Uneven reps, lack of mirror cueing and not doing the moves in time with the music (in aerobics).

Emma

Oh yes, uneven reps...super annoying!

starbelly · 01-17-13, 01:56 PM

While I can sort of understand a lack of mirror cuing in live DVDs (it's not acceptable, it is more natural), I cannot for the life of me fathom why people do not mirror cue in voiceovers! The instructor can see the action and accurately describe it as someone who is watching it. Why not make it easier for the people who are paying for your product?

Uneven reps and instructors who are nearly through a count and then go on to give form pointers on someone else and completely disregard the count then pick it up at some random point (Burr Leonard does this in the Super Sculpting videos and Marnie in Dancer's Body but they are not the only offenders).

I really have no tolerance for yelling. The woman in the Exercell video made my blood pressure shoot up to unhealthy levels with her endless screaming to a count of 8. She gave no form pointers and didn't cue ahead, she just screamed to the count of 8. There are many parties guilty of this, but I don't have their videos.

boukilisa · 01-17-13, 02:02 PM

+1 to everything in this thread so far.

katchaser1 · 01-17-13, 02:07 PM

I agree about Jari Loves's bat cave and constantly rotating the step. I like Brooke Burke but can definitely do without her constant whoooos!!! I can't buy her 2 newest dvds because of this. Workout equipment cluttering the room without being used- Kelly Coffey Meyer. Bad Music- give me and option for instructions w/o music so I can play my own.

shoegoddess · 01-17-13, 02:50 PM

Too much chatter.

mchelle81 · 01-17-13, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mrsyancy

Annoying background exercisers(skip in Chalean extr)
Background exercisers with bad form(instructors also)....can't stand it

Skip annoyed you in CLX the woman called Donna really annoys me with the come on chalean we can do it then smiling at camera I just want to say shut up !

acey · 01-17-13, 03:09 PM

Excessively over-the-top laughing at the instructor's "jokes." This drove me INSANE in a couple of Amy Dixon's earlier workouts, I think they were for Women's Health. She had a posse of apparently adoring exercisers that screamed with laughter at every remotely humorous thing she said, like, "I'm short."

Excessive mugging and vamping for the camera, like in Crunch or Turbo Jam, are also quite annoying. And the ragged-is-so-hip clothes!

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01-17-13, 01:41 PM
eyefit VF Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: wisconsin	1. Instructors that do not seem genuine or professional. I can not stand an instructor who comes across to me as fake, mugging for the camera, acting "sexy", trying to be "funny" by being over the top goofy (looking at you BJ), or are incredibly manic. I need someone I can respect. 2. Mirror cuing is so incredibly important when working out to a dvd. Why can't most instructors figure this out? WHY? 3. Rests/breaks that are too long and let my heart rate come down too much. Don't waste my time! 4. Workout dvds that are not chaptered. No excuses instructors! Start doing this NOW! 5. I covered this in my thread about warm ups, but I growl and grit my teeth when there isn't an appropriate warm up before high impact. I paid for the dang dvd...I shouldn't have to do my own warm up. Wow I thought I was pretty laid back about my dvds, but once I started typing I couldn't stop! LOL I swear, I'm not really this grumpy! __________________ Colleen

01-17-13, 01:45 PM
Keepfitgirl Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: S Coast of England, not far from Brighton.	Uneven reps, lack of mirror cueing and not doing the moves in time with the music (in aerobics). Emma

01-17-13, 01:56 PM
starbelly Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Netherlands	While I can sort of understand a lack of mirror cuing in live DVDs (it's not acceptable, it is more natural), I cannot for the life of me fathom why people do not mirror cue in voiceovers! The instructor can see the action and accurately describe it as someone who is watching it. Why not make it easier for the people who are paying for your product? Uneven reps and instructors who are nearly through a count and then go on to give form pointers on someone else and completely disregard the count then pick it up at some random point (Burr Leonard does this in the Super Sculpting videos and Marnie in Dancer's Body but they are not the only offenders). I really have no tolerance for yelling. The woman in the Exercell video made my blood pressure shoot up to unhealthy levels with her endless screaming to a count of 8. She gave no form pointers and didn't cue ahead, she just screamed to the count of 8. There are many parties guilty of this, but I don't have their videos.

01-17-13, 02:02 PM
boukilisa Join Date: Jun 2006	+1 to everything in this thread so far. __________________ "There is no secret routine. There is no magical number of reps and sets. What there is is confidence, belief,hard work on a consistent basis and a desire to succeed." - Steve Justa

01-17-13, 02:07 PM
katchaser1 Join Date: Mar 2011	I agree about Jari Loves's bat cave and constantly rotating the step. I like Brooke Burke but can definitely do without her constant whoooos!!! I can't buy her 2 newest dvds because of this. Workout equipment cluttering the room without being used- Kelly Coffey Meyer. Bad Music- give me and option for instructions w/o music so I can play my own.

01-17-13, 02:50 PM
shoegoddess Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So. California	Too much chatter. __________________ CINDY I'm not a typical grandma! Body by Cathe, Chalene and Dr. Niccole -Me A woman is like a tea bag. You never know how strong she is until she gets into hot water -Eleanor Roosevelt Well-behaved women seldom make history -Laurel Thatcher Ulrich Women are Angels And when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly....on a broomstick...we are flexible like that -White Witch Gotta love Maxine: http://forum.videofitness.com/pictur...&pictureid=230

01-17-13, 03:09 PM
acey Join Date: May 2004 Location: NYC	Excessively over-the-top laughing at the instructor's "jokes." This drove me INSANE in a couple of Amy Dixon's earlier workouts, I think they were for Women's Health. She had a posse of apparently adoring exercisers that screamed with laughter at every remotely humorous thing she said, like, "I'm short." Excessive mugging and vamping for the camera, like in Crunch or Turbo Jam, are also quite annoying. And the ragged-is-so-hip clothes! __________________ Red Bull addict and not ashamed--mystique has nothing to do with it!