The Brief: Gyms are closed, the park is closed, and the beach is closed due to Coronavirus concerns, but you don't have to miss your next sweat session. Gyms, fitness instructors, and retailers are hosting, free virtual workouts on livestreams.
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COVID-19 has forced many public establishments and recreation areas to close — gyms, parks, and beaches included. While you’re forced to stay at home, you don’t have to miss a sweat session now that gyms, fitness instructors, and retailers are hosting free workouts online. Enjoy a number of different types of virtual fitness classes from the comfort of your home and all you need is an internet connection. Here are list of virtual fitness sessions to look out for.
Barry’s Bootcamp (Varied)
If you’re missing intense strength and cardio interval workouts, Barry’s Bootcamp has got you covered with two-time daily Instagram TV at-home workouts.There are sessions that only require body weight and others that require the use of a resistance band.
305 Fitness (Cardio, Dance)
If cardio (and fun) is your thing, this “cardio dance party” is for you. You don’t have to be dancer. 305 Fitness founder Sadie Kurzban is offering free livestream classes two times a day on YouTube at 9 a.m. PT and 3 p.m. PT.
Planet Fitness (Varied)
The gym known as a “judgement free zone” is providing “Home Work-Ins” led by their personal training staff everyday over Facebook Live at 5 a.m. PT and 4 p.m. PT. You can also share your progress on social media using Planet Fitness‘s hashtag #UnitedWeMove.
Let’s get up and get moving this Wednesday morning! Tune in at 8 am ET for a full-body workout hosted by Planet Fitness Trainer, Renee Grey.
Posted by Planet Fitness on Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Rumble Boxing (Boxing, Cardio)
For those who are devoted to boxing, Rumble is keeping you in shape by offering free classes on Instagram Live. Check out their schedule below.
Women’s Health Magazine (Varied)
The publication has recruited top-notch fitness instructors to provide daily live streams on Instagram. Women’s Health Mag‘s IG account typically goes live twice a day. Check out the schedule below.
Lululemon (Yoga, Meditation)
This popular activewear brand is hosting free Instagram Live sessions with an assortment of workouts, including cardio, yoga, and meditation. Lululemon‘s schedule is below.
Bandier (Cardio, HIIT)
This athleisure wear retailer is providing at-home workouts streamed live everyday at 1 p.m. PT. Their schedule includes toning, HIIT, and even ballet-inspired workouts.
PrettyLittleThing (Varied)
Known for their fast fashion products, PrettyLittleThing is pairing with fitness influencers, like Danielle Peazer, to host workout sessions on Instagram Live. Follow @PrettyLittleThing for updates.