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

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

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post #27

I want this but just for watching general youtube videos sync'd with people

There have been these posted here, I forget their names though.

I've been thinking of doing some with all my Aunts watching their 60's-80's home videos. They all Zoom in, watch it synchronized and commentate. Would be interesting to have the family history documented, otherwise it's just an old video of a familiar face in some place.

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

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post #30

Great idea! Tried it with mum, worked quite well!

It's a little suspect that you and multiple other names made accounts just to post simplistic glowing comments about how excited you are to work out with your mom, just like the person who posted this.

This was posted by my wife :)

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

#33

Does this handle ad breaks? I think with a monetized video different people may get different length ads at different places. Just curious how this would handle that situation.

Oh, I think I did not test this. Completely forgot I have YouTube subscription. I guess it should be possible to detect when and starts and handle it. But sudden pauses due to ads can ruin UX especially for fitness...

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

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Great work, this is exactly what my wife has been doing via Zoom and Youtube with her gym class.

They had been watching the live feed each morning alone and found a lack of motivation since they were used to working out together.

So there is a market for sure

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

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Nice. Most of the instructors on our system* have pivoted to run their classes online like that now too. YouTube or Vimeo synchronized with a live Zoom.

It's actually working really well for them as they can now open to a wider audience! It's great to see how people have adapted so quickly in the lockdown.

* https://bookwhen.com/virtual-class-booking-system

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

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post #6

Earlier quoted context omitted.

First of all, it looks great, good job! My question is that why do you limit yourself with only fitness? For example, study sessions are a great example that can benefit from your product.

Basically it was the use case for me personally. I had to spend 2 weeks on quarantine totally alone separated even from wife so we wanted to exercise together. But yeah, I think you are right, there are many potential use cases!

My wife and kids do a drawing session with the grandparents, so this is "instructor led from youtube":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tjyfU0pHYc

As you say I'm sure there are many ideas.

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