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I've been regularly working out at home for over 10 years now. For me being able to work out at home is considerably more effective than having to go someplace

I've been regularly working out at home for over 10 years now. For me being able to work out at home is considerably more effective than having to go someplace else; that added friction of driving somewhere, getting changed, etc., just makes it far more of a hassle compared to it being part of the start of my day at home. I do think it's important to have a decent space in your house to work out, which would certainly be an impediment to some. But in the past that space has been our living room (hardwood floors, fortunately) with the coffee table pushed up against the wall. Having a video workout program to follow can also be very helpful for motivation and continuity. What I can't understand is what value this Mirror adds. I regularly do BeachBody workout programs, which I watch on our TV. Used to be by buying their DVD sets; now it's through their streaming app. But that's cheaper than the mirror program, with more content, and doesn't require buying a $1500 mirror up front. Everyone already has a TV, and I don't believe the portrait orientation is even really a benefit. So yeah, I'm bullish on home workouts, but bearish on Mirror.

perardi 6y ago
"So yeah, I'm bullish on home workouts, but bearish on Mirror." Yeah, if my psychology was set up for it, I'd be doing those hill sprints in the park near me in addition to perfunctory pushups. But in either case: none of it involves spending $1500 on some magic mirror.
Darkphibre 6y ago
I think a big difference is the fact that it's, you know, a mirror: You can see your movements and the instructor's at the same time, and adjust your form to mirror theirs. For me, going to the gym (technically Bar Method) was always done with an instructor, so that I could get their feedback on proper form and adjustments to my routine.
- jdhzzz 6y ago
  Exactly. Still misses the feedback portion, but in a world without access to gyms this is a step closer to being in the room in an instructor led class. It's not worth it to me but definitely a value-add over videos.
  - tempestn 6y ago
    Is it materially better than putting a mirror beside your TV?
subpixel 6y ago
I downloaded the best BeachBody videos and have them available on my phone, and I can play them on my TV. I have some weights and bands and a pull-up bar. They are dated, but that's part of the charm, and they are actually very, very good workouts.
- tempestn 6y ago
  They're still making some pretty good stuff now. I'm just finishing up 4 weeks of 'The Prep', which has been great for a not too intense or time consuming weights + cardio workout. Considering moving on to the more intense follow-up program, '6 weeks of the work', which looks something like a modern p90x (but a bit less of an insane time commitment).
  - subpixel 6y ago
    I find that busting my ass to the same workout that I did when I was a dozen years younger has a certain charm. Also, I get to imagine how old and out of shape the people in the video are (excepting Tony Horton, of course).

perardi 6y ago

"So yeah, I'm bullish on home workouts, but bearish on Mirror." Yeah, if my psychology was set up for it, I'd be doing those hill sprints in the park near me in addition to perfunctory pushups. But in either case: none of it involves spending $1500 on some magic mirror.

Darkphibre 6y ago

I think a big difference is the fact that it's, you know, a mirror: You can see your movements and the instructor's at the same time, and adjust your form to mirror theirs. For me, going to the gym (technically Bar Method) was always done with an instructor, so that I could get their feedback on proper form and adjustments to my routine.

jdhzzz 6y ago
Exactly. Still misses the feedback portion, but in a world without access to gyms this is a step closer to being in the room in an instructor led class. It's not worth it to me but definitely a value-add over videos.
- tempestn 6y ago
  Is it materially better than putting a mirror beside your TV?

subpixel 6y ago

I downloaded the best BeachBody videos and have them available on my phone, and I can play them on my TV. I have some weights and bands and a pull-up bar. They are dated, but that's part of the charm, and they are actually very, very good workouts.

tempestn 6y ago
They're still making some pretty good stuff now. I'm just finishing up 4 weeks of 'The Prep', which has been great for a not too intense or time consuming weights + cardio workout. Considering moving on to the more intense follow-up program, '6 weeks of the work', which looks something like a modern p90x (but a bit less of an insane time commitment).
- subpixel 6y ago
  I find that busting my ass to the same workout that I did when I was a dozen years younger has a certain charm. Also, I get to imagine how old and out of shape the people in the video are (excepting Tony Horton, of course).