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Re: Show HN: Video conference and synchronized YouTube video to do fitness in groups

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Post by dulyanov »

weaponizedwords wrote: post #3
dulyanov wrote: post #2

Hey HN, We've built www.co-train.space to stay fit while staying home. You pick fitness video on Youtube, it plays synchronously for everybody in the group and you see your peers thanks to Jitsi Meet (Zoom-like software). I am now exercising with my parents every morning and feel much more connected to them. Looking forward to hearing what you think!

Great Work! I love the clean layout and the focus on the user experience. I work in the fitness industry and think there is some great potential here. Especially in the personal trainer space. Keep it up! You are on to something here.

Thanks!

Re: Show HN: Video conference and synchronized YouTube video to do fitness in groups

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Post by essayist »

dulyanov wrote: post #2

Hey HN, We've built www.co-train.space to stay fit while staying home. You pick fitness video on Youtube, it plays synchronously for everybody in the group and you see your peers thanks to Jitsi Meet (Zoom-like software). I am now exercising with my parents every morning and feel much more connected to them. Looking forward to hearing what you think!

If I created a Zoom meeting with the trainees, and shared my screen and computer audio running my training video, would I have the same experience?

Phrased in terms of Zoom since I've become oh so familiar with it these past few months. I see the value, since it's probably easier to connect to than a Zoom meeting.

Re: Show HN: Video conference and synchronized YouTube video to do fitness in groups

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Post by coopsmgoops »

essayist wrote: post #14
dulyanov wrote: post #2

Hey HN, We've built www.co-train.space to stay fit while staying home. You pick fitness video on Youtube, it plays synchronously for everybody in the group and you see your peers thanks to Jitsi Meet (Zoom-like software). I am now exercising with my parents every morning and feel much more connected to them. Looking forward to hearing what you think!

If I created a Zoom meeting with the trainees, and shared my screen and computer audio running my training video, would I have the same experience? Phrased in terms of Zoom since I've become oh so familiar with it these past few months. I see the value, since it's probably easier to connect to than a Zoom meeting.

Screen sharing videos on zoom had never been a great experience. I think the difference is that everybody is streaming the YouTube video here individually.

Re: Show HN: Video conference and synchronized YouTube video to do fitness in groups

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Post by maerF0x0 »

coopsmgoops wrote: post #16
essayist wrote: post #14

Earlier quoted context omitted.

If I created a Zoom meeting with the trainees, and shared my screen and computer audio running my training video, would I have the same experience? Phrased in terms of Zoom since I've become oh so familiar with it these past few months. I see the value, since it's probably easier to connect to than a Zoom meeting.

Screen sharing videos on zoom had never been a great experience. I think the difference is that everybody is streaming the YouTube video here individually.

+1 I get about 3FPS when sharing a youtube video across zoom screenshare

edit: on a very highspeed symmetric connection.

Re: Show HN: Video conference and synchronized YouTube video to do fitness in groups

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Post by symplee »

ghostbrainalpha wrote: post #5

I bought a projector just to make my fitness videos life size on the wall. It sounds lame but it has helped my mental health. Adding the video conference element is a really great idea. Now I just have to find the best place to mount a webcam.

Not crazy at all. This is where the industry is going anyway.

For example "Tonal" is a work out machine that attaches to the wall, with a large video screen (probably larger in the next generation version).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdV2U6NxVUY

Regarding your wall projector, it would be cool to have a camera project your image onto the instructors. Then some computer vision magic to grade how close you matched their exercise.

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