There are really only two ways I’m coming out of this self-quarantine: super-ripped or in dire need of a diet.
As the coronavirus outbreak leaves millions of people hunkered down at home and state-wide lockdown orders close all nonessential businesses, many of us are left without access to our usual gyms, workout studios and even parks.
Switching to a home workout routine isn’t easy — it takes some space and a lot of intrinsic motivation — but in light of the COVID-19 outbreak, many fitness experts, gyms, apps and studios are doing their part to help us stay in shape. And establishing a workout routine could, most importantly, ease anxiety related to coping with the pandemic.
Staying healthy and in shape while quarantined is totally doable and this guide will show you how. Even if you have a small space, no equipment or very little time, there are many great options to help you exercise during a quarantine.
Free home workout apps and videos
The fastest way to start an at-home workout routine is through instructor-led videos. Live or prerecorded the videos are typically 25-45 minutes and often require little to no fitness equipment, making it easy to jump right in.
These videos often require a subscription or membership, but many providers are offering them for free — or as an extended trial — while the outbreak leaves us stuck at home.
Here’s a list of some of my favorite at-home workout apps with live and prerecorded videos. They include yoga, bootcamp-style classes, boxing, high intensity interval training, plyometrics, pilates and barre exercises. Check it out by clicking here.
via Sharon Profis for cnet.com