Should instructors do ALL of the reps?

Sandi M · 10-15-04, 08:41 AM

Hi,

I've been doing the P90X rotation, and have done a Slim Series rotation a few times in the past. I have often read posts complaining that Tony and Debbie both take breaks while working with the background exercisers on form, etc.

This morning I noticed Tony going around giving his form pointers, and started wondering why this bothers some people. Does this bother you, and if so, why? It doesn't bother me in the least. I can't imagine why anyone needs the instructor to keep doing the reps, as long as someone in the group is doing them!

Sandi M

SharonNYC · 10-15-04, 08:49 AM

I don't care about the instructor doing all the reps in the slightest. I would rather the instructor instruct.

vdub · 10-15-04, 08:52 AM

Actually, I think it's rather brave of these instructors. I'm glad they feel confident enough NOT to do all the reps. It seems obvious to me that they're capable of doing them all, but it takes a great deal of self-esteem not to feel they have to prove it. Go Tony and Debbie!

Shari

SurferGirl · 10-15-04, 08:52 AM

It always seems to me that when the instructor stops to show pointers on the background exercisers that the set seems to take FOREVER. It almost feels like they stopped counting and I'm endlessly doing reps. I'm one of those people that hate when the instructor stops. I also thinks it's unfair that I'm working, when they're not

Karen

Suzette · 10-15-04, 08:55 AM

Drives me nuts!!

If I have to do all the reps, they better do them too! Why can't they show good form as they are working out? Why do you have to stop and point out someone else?

cheaters! or are they perhaps not fit enough to do what they are asking us to do?

Buttercup · 10-15-04, 08:59 AM

I could care less either way. The only thing that would bother me is an instructor picking up a really light weight and pretending they were working sooooo hard. I'd feel condescended to.

I don't understand people's attitude about Tony. He freely admits many times that he is instructing and not working as hard as the others. Also, he has a very nice physique, so maybe he isn't working in the video, but you know he's got to be working hard otherwise.

Barb · 10-15-04, 09:03 AM

Like Sharon, I prefer instructors to instruct. And I'm sure that they've done many more reps considering the amount of rehearsals they've done before the actual taping.

Actually the only time I was annoyed was when I bought a 100 rep type workout and it was obvious that the instructor wasn't capable of finishing all of the reps...I mean, really!!! Don't film the workout if it's beyond you! :rolleyes:

Debbie S. · 10-15-04, 09:10 AM

It doesn't bother me either. It's obvious that Tony works out on a regular basis and as Buttercup pointed out, he says several times that he knows he is not working out as hard as the other people.

Vdub, I have to agree with you also. The number one complaint about Tony seems to be his ego, but he sure doesn't like it get in the way of him instructing his workouts.

hdw · 10-15-04, 09:11 AM

I don't mind either way. What bothers me with P90X and Tony is that he picked up VERY heavy weight, and half way through, seems like he is running out of juice, he stops and start giving form pointers. I wish he would pick a weight that he could handle to finish the rep...

Peggy T · 10-15-04, 09:18 AM

It bugs me, not sure why tho. It also bugged me when whatever instructor it was did the pushups on her knees instead of on her toes. Silly, I know... :rolleyes:

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10-15-04, 08:41 AM
Sandi M VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: La Plata, MD	Should instructors do ALL of the reps? Hi, I've been doing the P90X rotation, and have done a Slim Series rotation a few times in the past. I have often read posts complaining that Tony and Debbie both take breaks while working with the background exercisers on form, etc. This morning I noticed Tony going around giving his form pointers, and started wondering why this bothers some people. Does this bother you, and if so, why? It doesn't bother me in the least. I can't imagine why anyone needs the instructor to keep doing the reps, as long as someone in the group is doing them! Sandi M

10-15-04, 08:49 AM
SharonNYC VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Brooklyn, New York	I don't care about the instructor doing all the reps in the slightest. I would rather the instructor instruct. __________________ Sharon (You can get to my sketchblog through my profile page.) __________________________ I'm what I am, and what I am, Is back on Boogie Street. Leonard Cohen/Sharon Robinson "Boogie Street" 10 New Songs. (I have a professional/personal relationship with an instructor who produces video and book material relevant to this site.)

10-15-04, 08:52 AM
vdub Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas	Actually, I think it's rather brave of these instructors. I'm glad they feel confident enough NOT to do all the reps. It seems obvious to me that they're capable of doing them all, but it takes a great deal of self-esteem not to feel they have to prove it. Go Tony and Debbie! Shari

10-15-04, 08:52 AM
SurferGirl Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New Jersey	It always seems to me that when the instructor stops to show pointers on the background exercisers that the set seems to take FOREVER. It almost feels like they stopped counting and I'm endlessly doing reps. I'm one of those people that hate when the instructor stops. I also thinks it's unfair that I'm working, when they're not Karen

10-15-04, 08:55 AM
Suzette VF Supporter Join Date: Apr 2002	Drives me nuts!! If I have to do all the reps, they better do them too! Why can't they show good form as they are working out? Why do you have to stop and point out someone else? cheaters! or are they perhaps not fit enough to do what they are asking us to do?

10-15-04, 08:59 AM
Buttercup Join Date: Dec 2001	I could care less either way. The only thing that would bother me is an instructor picking up a really light weight and pretending they were working sooooo hard. I'd feel condescended to. I don't understand people's attitude about Tony. He freely admits many times that he is instructing and not working as hard as the others. Also, he has a very nice physique, so maybe he isn't working in the video, but you know he's got to be working hard otherwise.

10-15-04, 09:03 AM
Barb VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Connecticut	Like Sharon, I prefer instructors to instruct. And I'm sure that they've done many more reps considering the amount of rehearsals they've done before the actual taping. Actually the only time I was annoyed was when I bought a 100 rep type workout and it was obvious that the instructor wasn't capable of finishing all of the reps...I mean, really!!! Don't film the workout if it's beyond you! :rolleyes:

10-15-04, 09:10 AM
Debbie S. VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	It doesn't bother me either. It's obvious that Tony works out on a regular basis and as Buttercup pointed out, he says several times that he knows he is not working out as hard as the other people. Vdub, I have to agree with you also. The number one complaint about Tony seems to be his ego, but he sure doesn't like it get in the way of him instructing his workouts. __________________ Laughter is the best medicine. Have you had your daily dose? Walking is Nature's Prozac! Don't let anyone judge you! It's your workout. Sylwia Don't Compare Yourself to somebody else. BE YOUR BEST! Chalene Johnson A Spark of Hope In memory of: Michael Sparkman October 11th, 2001-October 21st, 2008 Hope Fimiani August 26th, 2006-October 13th, 2008

10-15-04, 09:11 AM
hdw VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2001	I don't mind either way. What bothers me with P90X and Tony is that he picked up VERY heavy weight, and half way through, seems like he is running out of juice, he stops and start giving form pointers. I wish he would pick a weight that he could handle to finish the rep...

10-15-04, 09:18 AM
Peggy T VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Virginia	It bugs me, not sure why tho. It also bugged me when whatever instructor it was did the pushups on her knees instead of on her toes. Silly, I know... :rolleyes: __________________ Peg If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went. -Will Rogers