The Bottom Line
demand FITNESS offers streaming video fitness, giving you the ability to log on and choose from a variety of workouts from yoga to boot camp. This easy-to-use site is great for travelers, office workers or anyone who might find online workouts convenient. There's a huge variety of exercise classes for all fitness levels and, though you may not like all the workouts or instructors, the preview option makes it easy to scroll through the workouts to see what will work for you.
Pros
- The website is easy to use and navigate and the fees are reasonable
- A great variety of workouts from step and yoga to cycling and golf conditioning
- Membership provides unlimited access so you can choose any workout at any time
Cons
- Some cardio workouts aren't cued well and don't always follow the music
- If you're computer isn't mobile or in a convenient place to exercise, this may not work for you
Description
- A website offering streaming fitness videos for all fitness levels and targeting a variety of goals
- For daily, weekly or monthly fees, you have unlimited access to a wide variety of exercise classes
- Classes include everything from yoga and abs to workouts for seniors or those with limited mobility
Guide Review - demand FITNESS
I guess it's no surprise that, with the growth of technology, streaming video fitness is the next big thing and just one more way to exercise. demand FITNESS offers fitness classes, much like you'd see at a gym. Once you sign up (see package plans below), you fill out a health history questionnaire and a profile. You can either get customized programs or you can choose your own classes by browsing by type (including yoga, meditation, pilates, ballet, abs, body sculpting, strength workouts and cardio kickbox, just to name a few), fitness level (beginner, intermediate and advanced) or by training mode (e.g. flexibility, strength or endurance). Most classes are anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes (some are longer) and are taught by certified group fitness instructors. I previewed several classes and most seemed like quality workouts. The workouts I would gravitate to, like cardio kickbox, weren't my favorites. The advanced kickbox workout was taught at break-neck speed, didn't follow the music and didn't have great cueing...not one I would do again. The same instructor teaches other cardio classes, many of which had the same cueing and rhythm problems, so not every class will work for you. But, the workouts can be previewed, so take advantage of that and see if the classes and instructors appeal to you before you sign up. The fees are reasonable-$14.99/month, $4.99/week or a daily pass for $.99. Whichever you choose, you get unlimited access, which is a great deal.
