A Complete Guide to Shooting Workout Videos at Home
During the period of the COVID-19 lockdown, online fitness training became extremely popular. According to the survey by ACSM’s Health and Fitness Journal, home gyms and online training remain to be one of the fitness trends in 2022. It is a convenient way to add sports to your life without leaving your home. And it seems like this trend will continue in the next several years.
So, it is not surprising that more and more fitness instructors want to make video content and post workouts on online platforms. And this article is created to help beginners learn how to shoot engaging workout videos.
#1 Write a Script
Preparation steps are essential for creating a good video, so it is important to take some time to brainstorm your ideas and prepare for the shoot. We recommend starting by writing a script for your video. To get a better idea of what your video should look like, answer the following questions:
- What type of workout do you want to shoot?
- What exercises should you include?
- Where do you want to post your video?
- What is an appropriate length for your video?
- How should you start your video?
- Are there any additional explanations of techniques needed?
With the answers to these questions, you can create a script for your video. We recommend you pay attention not just to the exact workout plan, but also to explanations. People who workout at home usually don’t know how to perform different exercises in the right way, so it is necessary to provide details to make your workout safer.
#2 Prepare a Shooting Location
One more thing you need to consider before shooting your video is a shooting location. There are no strict rules on how a workout shooting location should look. You can choose your living room, beach, gym, or any other location you like.
Shooting a workout video from home is one of the most popular options. And there is a way to improve your space so it will look great in your video. First, hide or move home decor that can distract your viewers. And second, make sure there is enough space for all the movement so you will not hurt yourself while performing the workout.
#3 Shoot Your Workout
We will not tell you here about what camera to choose, as we’re sure that it is possible to create a good video even with your smartphone. Also, if you’re a beginner, an expensive camera is not a reasonable purchase. That’s why instead, we want to give you some recommendations on how to shoot a good workout video.
- Shoot yourself from different angles, it will help to explain difficult exercises.
- Do a test shooting to find the best lighting and composition.
- If you use your phone, make sure to place it horizontally. It is a better format, as vertical videos are good only for Shorts, Reels, and Tik Tok videos.
#4 Record the Audio
A good sound is a critical part of any workout video, It can set the mood, keep people motivated, and make exercises clear for the viewers. So, you should pay a lot of attention to what soundtrack you add to your video.
Basically, there are two options: you can either record your voice or choose suitable music. Also, you can combine these two options in your video by placing music in the background and adding audio with your comments.
To record your voice, you can wear a lavalier mic and comment on all exercises during the workout. However, this method can be not convenient, as we are usually out of breath during workouts. That’s why we recommend recording your explanations and guidance for the viewers after the workout and then syncing it with the video.
#5 Find a Good Software for Editing Your Video
Once you have your footage and audio, it’s time for editing your clips and creating your workout video. Nowadays, there is a lot of video editing software with great functionality and a simple interface. It is possible to apply different effects and filters, add subtitles to video online, create a picture-in-picture video, and many more.
But, if you’ve never edited videos before, you will need more time and practice to create a good video. We recommend you watch some tutorials to get a better idea of how video editors work before working on your project. Don’t worry if you spend a lot of time on video editing first. It is an essential part of creating a good workout video and directly impacts the result.
Summing Up
Shooting workout videos can be a fun and interesting task, that can also help you to move your business online, if you’re a fitness instructor. The recommendations above will help you to make meaningful and eye-catching workout videos that people would like to watch. However, don’t forget that constant practice is the key to mastering your skills and getting better results.