Why Video???

Taken by my Coach to show
proper set up form. 

     On a summer night out my husband and I had a conversation with someone who performs.  We got on the subject of watching videos. My mental writer's notepad came on immediately.  At times my blog posts are rooted from passing conversations.  So, you never know when what you say, might just show up here.  Obviously, I will leave you nameless, but you will know it is you.  No worries...it is all good stuff.

     You probably have noticed that Randy and I like to video workout sessions.  From the conversation that we had that evening, I realized the importance of videoing.  He reflected with us that people can be  their own worst critics.  Very true, because when Randy and I see him, we think he is phenomenal. Some people have such a gifts and the ability to share those gifts with others.  Yet, when he watches his performances he said he looks for areas to improve on.  That seems sooo odd to me, because I would say "No,  just keep doing what you are doing!"  Do you see the difference?

     When we watch him we are inspired by his energy and talent.  When he watches his videos it is to assess his craft.  Which leads me back to our videos.  Randy really enjoys filming and editing. I on the other hand like to just workout and blog about it.  I think we make a pretty good husband and wife team.  When he comes back with a video of a workout that I did I find that I go through various stages.

1st: I am grateful that he took time to make it.

2nd: I can't wait to see if our children are in it.

3rd: I sit there and analyze and critique every part of it.  Especially, my form.  My goal is try improve on technique and to see progress.  This lets me evaluate if rather or not my training is effective.

4th: I contemplate the video before publishing it....Should it go on YouTube or not??? There are tons more footage that I just assess and then delete, just so I can get the mental breakdown of where I need to go.
I was recommended by a fellow CrossFitter to download the app "Coach's Eye,"  this has been extremely helpful and a quick way to video and breakdown the movements.

5th: Finally, if it makes it to this stage I will publish it.

 Sometimes we get "hits" and sometimes we get negative feedback, but I am okay with this.  That is what happens when you put yourself out there.  At least we are out there and for the right reasons.

    In conclusion when you see a video hopefully you like it, especially the music.  Thank you so much to our  favorite Chicago Band .  They are very nice in letting us use their music in the videos.  After reading this maybe you will decide to video your workouts, check out your form, and just maybe you will publish it.  You never know who you will meet along the way with the same interest or who would inspire.  At times my wish is that you see a video of me and think the following:
I can do it better and YOU get out there and do it! 

Happy videoing,
Kima
p.s. If you have a video of your training please post it as a comment here.