How to make a workout demo video without filming yourself

Filming a clean demo takes a tripod, a free gym and ten takes. A photo of you in your kit, and a clear line about the move, can get you a clip to post today. For repeat use, see turn a trend into a format you can reuse.

What you need

• An iPhone with Rift.
• One full-body photo of you in workout clothes, head to feet.
• The move and the place: a goblet squat in a home gym, a plank on a beach.

Step by step

1. Add your photo in Spark.
2. Describe one move. Name the starting position and what moves.
3. Name the place and the light. A bright studio is easy to read.
4. Check the Draft. Ask for a slower move or a side angle.
5. Make. Tap Make and find it in your Library. The price is shown on the Make button before you tap.

Lines to try with Spark

• “Me doing a slow bodyweight squat in a bright home gym, side view.”
• “My dog doing a play bow on a yoga mat.”
• “A kettlebell swing, one hand, in a garage studio.”
• “Me stretching on a beach at sunrise, wide shot.”
• “My running shoes on a morning track, one step forward.”

Tips

• One move, one video. Keep the demo to a single repeat.
• Use a side or front view. Ask for the angle that shows the joint.
• Wear plain kit. Plain colours keep your shape clear.
• Say it is a demo. Tell your followers it is a picture of the move, not a lesson.