Netflix Workout Playlists

So I had an idea on how to improve the Netflix user experience. I called Netflix to tell them about it and they told me to blog it out and see if it gets any response. So here we go...



    So when I'm on the treadmill I like to watch Netflix on my cellphone to kinda make the workout go faster. I usually like to stay on the treadmill for about 30 to 40 mins at a time. ( treadmill, eliptical, stationary bike, ect. ) I like to try and break down the workout in how many episodes it will take before the workout is complete. For example, I know that "The Office" is 20 mins per episode. So I like to watch 2 - 3 episodes while working out. This usually keeps my mind off the fact that Im working out and makes it go faster.
 
   The downside to this method is that when the episode is over, I have to stop, pick a new one, and start the workout back up again. ( usually my heart rate drops a bit in the 1 - 2 mins that this takes ) Sometimes I don't want to watch back-to-back episodes of the same show. Sometimes I need 40 min show ( Star Trek TNG! ) and a 20 min show ( South Park ), to change up the routine a bit. Crossing shows like this takes more time because of the search.

So it occurred to me...why not make a "work out playlist" or a " work out queue" ? Why not make a playlist so you can load up shows that you want to see that will seamlessly play them back-to-back so you don't have to stop? There could even be a function that you can just include how long you want to work out and based on your profile, Netflix can instantly build a playlist for you of your favorite shows. What if you included a generic calorie counter to keep track of your predetermined workout so at the end you have an idea of how the work out went? Or why not have fitness or workout videos in the Netflix Streaming option to work out at home? The types of videos in your playlist could be catered to your preferred type of workout. Say if you wanted a hard, fast treadmill workout, exciting action shows or movies could be loaded to keep you pumped up. Say if you wanted a lite, easy elliptical workout, then maybe sitcoms or romantic comedy's could be loaded. 


I know this method would help me keep my workout going. Who said watching TV can't be healthy?