Let's be honest: We've all tried (or at least thought about trying) workout videos. With promising names like "Rockin' Body," "Bootcamp Calorie Burn," and "Insanity," they all guarantee fast and crazy tummy-tucking and booty-shaping results.

You assume with just a "quick" workout that you'll have Ryan Gosling fawning after you, along with a contract to become the next Victoria's Secret angel. So what the hell, you give it a go—or—order the DVD and stare at it while eating another Rice Krispie Treat, like me.

We all crave those promising results, so why are we so reluctant to commit?

Because workout videos suck. And here's why:

1. First off, there are way too many pieces of equipment involved. I am all for a full body workout if it means I'm losing weight and getting toned. But do we really need to use a medicine ball, five different types of weights, a yoga mat, a stability ball, a jump rope, and resistance bands? You can try and make do with what you have around the house, but using soup cans as weights just isn't going to cut it.

2. Too many fit extras in the background. Oh, those are his friends who just happened to be there while he was working out? Oh, they want to participate and are super fit and just happen to be wearing exercise clothes, too? What a coincidence. Why does everyone have to look so perfect while you're sweating like a pig?

3. Speaking of, why is it so easy for them? Everyone in the back is able to keep up alongside him. but while you're drenched in sweat, you also look like a beached whale, gasping for air and trying to follow along. And why is everyone smiling? Nobody is ever that happy to work out..
4. You look stupid. Nobody looks hot working out. Whether it's zumba, jazzercise, or just regular workout moves, don't bring these routines to the dance floor or even outside of your house-—they weren't created to make you look cool.

5. The repetition. He claims you're "almost done" and to keep pushing. You're not almost done. After that set, he's going to slip in an extra five more that you never saw coming. He gets your hopes up to make you try harder because you think you're almost through. In reality, you still have 42 of the 45 minutes left. Good luck.

6. Yelling encouraging phrases. I don't want to hear "keep pushing" and that I'm "doing great." I'm not "doing great." I can't feel my legs, and I'm moments from passing out. Screaming at me is not going to help—it only makes me want to scream back.

7. You start again tomorrow. You're proud of yourself after finishing an annoying, but satisfying workout video—only to realize that you have to start the whole thing over again tomorrow.

All this being said, if you still feel compelled to take on the dreaded workout video, make sure you find friends to do it with you and push the mute button. Those squats and leg kicks will be so much easier while jamming out to your favorite tunes with your best friend sweating like a pig alongside you.