How To Select A Virtual Exercise Class
What’s The Difference Between ON DEMAND Videos and LIVE STREAM Workouts?
ON DEMAND workouts are prerecorded exercise classes accessed anytime from a fitness studio, web browser or fitness app. Select the class and time you want, set up your electronic device and hit PLAY. Whereas, LIVE STREAM workouts broadcast live videos with a “here-and-now” instructor. Class attendees interact in the experience on one or more levels. Participation ranges from submitting comments at the bottom of the screen to audio communication in a gallery view.
ON DEMAND videos are great if you need a specific start and end time. These days, more family members and neighbors are home at the same time. So sharing living space may require more flexible class schedules. It may not be possible to kick everyone out the family room. Or to jump up and down on your neighbor’s ceiling, just because your virtual class is starting!
LIVE STREAM exercise classes promote accountability. If you are the type of person that needs to commit to a certain time (or else you won’t show up), then a live streamed class is more for you. The other advantage of live stream virtual classes is that in some cases, the instructor can see you and offer cues and encouragement. Other members in the class may be able to see you too! This fosters accountability and group motivation. You may be less willing to skip those burpees if the rest of the class is watching!
