Our high speed, high tech world is always looking for ways to make your life easier, faster, better or more connected. Some results are not as we might wish them to be. After all, the ability to shop from home is very convenient but also cuts down on how much time you spend on your feet out walking the store, the malls or the parking lots. So our wins have a way of generating new losses that we then have to overcome.
But not to get too philosophical on you here.
The latest and greatest we talked about a little while ago when I referenced iPod fitness and the fact that there is no need to hire a personal trainer at $50 an hour anymore when you can just download one to work with at your own convenience. Not only can you save money, you set the schedule and you don’t have anyone actually watching you sweat your way through a workout whether you are successful or not.
Downloadable Media is the Rage
It’s hardly surprising that a number of fitness buffs and fitness trainers are getting into the act when there is a voracious demand for downloadable media to home and online consumers. Once considered a niche crowd, the individuals at home downloading their music, their movies and now their workouts are growing to be more than just popular.
Imagine downloading your trainer and your workout to your iPod and having it right there when you stop off at the gym. There are plenty of fitness coaches that have been posting their clips on the web either on their websites, on AOL, on Podfitness.com, iAmplify.com and even iTrain.com.
The trainers do more than just remind you to stretch out, they also lead you through your workout from stretches, to running, to breathing to yoga and to Pilates. The great news is that these workouts create more flexible schedules and infinitely more opportunities for us to enjoy our workouts and benefit from them.
Trainers Like Them Too
It’s not just the celebrity trainers that are getting into the act, by the way. Local trainers in many areas are finding that not only can they generate new clientele by creating downloadable workouts, but they get repeat customers. Sure they can make plenty of money doing one on one sessions, but there are only so many hours in the day. They can supplement their one on one sessions with downloadable sessions or simply create a whole new demographic that can enjoy all the benefits of a personal trainer at a fraction of the cost.
What do you think about downloading your personal trainer to your iPod or PC?
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