There are several things we can do to help boost our immune systems during this virus outbreak. Event though many of us are either quarantined or socially isolated, there is so much that we can do at home! First, let's talk fitness.
For those of us who are used to going to a regular gym, or take fitness classes with "our people, or may not even have a fitness routine at all--it can be daunting to start a home fitness routine. I have compiled a list of online resources for any- (and every-) body. This list includes resources to virtual fitness classes that can be done as a series, just once, or with daily reminders. Some are YouTube videos/channels and others are apps that work for both Android and IPhone with membership fees being waived given the current circumstances. There are different formats of exercise from yoga, to cardio classes, to strength training that can be done at home with or without equipment. The workouts are easy to follow for people who are less familiar with regular exercise, with options to ramp up intensity for seasoned everyday fitness enthusiasts. There are also a few resources that provide fitness inspiration and guidance for those who just want that extra shot of motivation or some help breaking down good form. Please send me a message if you have any other links that I can add to this list to help spread the love without spreading germs!
Mobile App
Aaptiv: Trainer with lots of playlists-free trial now!
Dailyburn: Extended free trial period right now!
Down Dog- completely free until April 1st
Yoga for Beginners- completely free until April 1st
HIIT- completely free until April 1st
Barre- completely free until April 1st
7-minute workout- completely free until April 1st
Fitness Blender (mix of cardio + strength training)-also available for free trial
Classpass (variety of workout styles)-also available for free trial
YouTube
Orangetheory: At-home workout (HIIT and flexibility)
HASFit: HIIT, cardio, and strength classes with varying lengths of time!
Yoga with Adriene library: varying lengths and styles of yoga (100+ videos) (yoga)
Dollar Workout Club (strength training)
POPSUGAR Fitness: Cardio classes of varying lengths
Fitness Motivation and Encouragement (lots from OrangeTheory Fitness)
Coach Austin: Training Tall (fitness inspiration)
Andrew Coleman Smith on YouTube (fitness inspiration)
HashtagSab on YouTube (fitness inspiration)
Grace Keller on YouTube (fitness inspiration)
If you want to follow along with the workouts that I am enjoying (HIIT, zumba, yoga) you can also check out my premade YouTube playlists here:
Cardio-focused classes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKSarVnzMfyvSSYLu1YILgrMbhRTE9FDk
Yoga for Quarantine: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKSarVnzMfyuf5u6gWsBMAYXgcya_rkHz
Next post will talk more about what we can do to boost our immune systems at home, but I thought this would be a good place to start not only to boost our immunity, but also to get out any of that "cabin fever" some of us are having from staying indoors. Good luck and have fun!
Prepare, don't panic.
-Allison
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