I woke up early this morning for a workout. Instead of walking to the gym or going for a jog around campus I rolled out of my bed and turned on my computer. I spent the next hour following online yoga and pilates videos.
Although I usually take a slightly negative approach to relationship between health and the media, I use the media to maintain my health nearly every day. The thought of online workout videos concerned me at first. I wondered whether the videos were credible and if they would actually bring results. After trying a few different ones, I have realized that the videos are pretty legit. I have seen results and love the fact that I can workout on my bedroom floor.
The media often portrays health in a way that may not be accurate, but there are ways in which the media can be used for good. There are plenty of online videos and websites that offer plenty of options for those times when you can't make it to the gym or you just want to get your exercise in at home. Here are a few of the videos I use often.
Exercise TV: This website is the best for online workout videos. The videos are organized by type, length, and fitness instructors.
My favorites include: Less Is More Pilates and anything by Cindy Whitmarsh.
Hulu: You have to search around for workout videos on this site. I usually just type the style of work out I want to do and a ton of options come up.
The website also has a Health and Fitness channel that offers a lot of interesting options.
Women's Health Magazine: There are plenty of workouts all over the site. Most are written out but usually include videos of the moves.
Lately I have been doing the Body Type Workout.
Maybe the media doesn't always have the public's best interest at hear when dealing with health issues. I think these workout videos say otherwise.
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