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Gyms and courses might be closed around the country, but the grind never stops. If you need to get a good workout in but dont have access to the full accoutrement of fitness equipment you normally do, dont worry:

Theres an app for that.

Ive chosen my five favorites below:

The Nike Training Club app is loaded with over 185 free on-demand workouts led by Nikes Master Trainers. The app features a range of workouts that fit any routine, with options from beginner to advanced, low to high intensity, and durations from 15-90 minutes. You can choose from a number of programs, including yoga, mobility, strength training, cardio & HIT and specify the type of equipment you do (or dont) have to narrow down your options. To compliment your efforts, the app also helps you build healthy habits with nutrition and wellness guidance from Nikes Master Trainers. For golfers stuck inside, the Nike Training Club is a great way to stay or get into golf shape.

Contrary to popular belief, you dont need a fancy bike or treadmill to participate in a Peloton class. The Peloton app offers access to thousands of live and on-demand classes hosted by Pelotons crop of expert instructors. Whether youre looking for cardio, strength training, or want to take your workout outdoors, Peloton has everything you need. The app also gives you access to perfectly curated playlists for whatever workout you choose. Even better, they just extended the free trial period to 90 days so you can get your sweat on while practicing social distancing.

Aaptiv is the OG digital fitness app and offers access to boutique style fitness classes in the comfort of your own home. With over 2500 workouts available on-demand and 30 new workouts being added weekly, this app has everything you need to break a sweat. The classes cover 14 disciplines including guided running and elliptical workouts to strength training and yoga. You can even train for specific events with programs tailored to that goal, from 5Ks to full marathons. Aaptivs social component allows you to partner up with friends to take on challenges and offers the option of committing to longer programs if you dont want to choose a workout each day.

Daily Burn is a great app for at-home fitness, which we all need right now. The standard subscription costs $14.95/mo and gives you unlimited access to workout videos and new training programs. The premium subscription at $26.95/mo gets you access to the full archive of Daily Burn 365 workouts (a daily video that expires after 24 hours for a basic membership), an additional 600 workout videos called fan favorites and audio workouts. Daily Burn workouts are designed to be equipment free, and include programs for all skill levels and intensity levels. If youre interested in trying some at-home workouts, Daily Burn offers a 30-day free trial.

An Under Armour product, My Fitness Pal isnt actually a fitness app its a fitness tracking app. It focuses on helping you achieve your fitness goals by making it easy to track your nutrition and exercise. The built in food database features over 300 million items, and can accommodate almost any diet plan you might be following. You can set goals, be it weight loss, weight gain, or maintenance and see how your food intake and exercise output influence your decisions throughout the day. The apps easy-to-use interface also syncs with several other apps including FitBit, to import your workout data and update your nutrition goals for the day in real time. This app is also extremely helpful in reminding you to drink enough water, something we could all do a better job of doing.

No matter what your goal or your level of access to fitness equipment, theres no excuse for your grind to come to a halt thanks to a host of digital solutions. And if youre at a loss of where to start, check out our five-week at-home fitness programs Week 1 and Week 2 workouts.

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It's been a few weeks since you've been in the gym (maybe longer for some) and you're getting the hang of the HIIT workouts that are plentiful online. Popular gyms and studios are giving you the chance to try their classes often for free. If you happen TO have a piece of equipment or a gym prop at home that you haven't put to use lately; here are some free workouts that incorporate simple pieces like resistance bands, mini bands, dumbbells and kettlebells.

By now you might know that you don't need a set of dumbbells many fitness instructors will suggest cans, water bottles or even bags of rice for weighted exercises. Home fitness fanatics are scavenging their homes for improvised props to add a little strength-training to their routines. Is it heavy-ish? It will do.

Resistance bands

This unassuming piece of elastic takes up little space but can have a huge impact on your physical fitness. You may have acquired one for rehab exercises from your physiotherapist but it's an inexpensive and multi-purpose piece of equipment that's excellent for stretching and building strength.

Sculpt with Stretch Band by Body Harmonics

A popular Pilates and movement studio, Body Harmonics has a collection of workout videos for those looking to get toned, strong and energized with proper movement. A favourite for those who regularly practice Pilates, they're offering a free 14-day trial of their library if you sign up before the end of April (a 7-day free trial is available after that).

Instagram Workouts by Kurt Gordon

A personal trainer and popular Fit Factory instructor, Kurt is the type of boot camp instructor you love to hate; intense and he expects you to work hard. With gyms closed, he's posting exercise programs on his Instagram account including one with resistance bands that will make you wonder how a long elastic band can make life so hard.

Studio Lagree

Certain studios have a cult following and Studio Lagree is one of them. Adapting to having to shut their doors temporarily, the studio is posting regular live workouts on Instagram that incorporate bands and dumbbells (with options to swap one for the other depending on what you have available.)

Resistance band workout with Rosalie Brown and Melinda

A veteran in the fitness industry, Rosalie Brown has sold over 1 million personal training DVDs and transitioned to logging workouts on her YouTube channel. Often shot from her home, this suits those who prefer a trainer who coaches you gently.

Mini bands

Also called Booty Bands because of their use for building Kardashian-like posteriors, these bands can be found with various resistance levels and cost just a few dollars. If you have a regular resistance band, tie it into a loop to be used as a mini band.

Explosive Bodyweight HIIT Workout by Shea Pierre

Celebrity Trainer for City Shred, Head Strength Coach for the Toronto Argos and Founder of Pierre Elite Performance Gym and Online Training, Shea's fast-paced videos on YouTube are challenging and explosive. He has his own line of fancy adjustable training bands, but mini bands can be used for the same exercises.

30 Minute Butt and Thigh Workout with Sydney Cummings

Using very simple equipment, this popular online fitness trainer regularly adds new workouts to her YouTube channel so you'll always find something new. Almost 2 million people have viewed this particular workout so we can assume we'll all have perkier butts because of it.

Dumbbells

The same week that everyone hoarded toilet paper and pasta, forward-thinking fitness buffs ordered dumbbells and kettlebells. If you have them but haven't picked them up yet, here's some inspiration.

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This workout was made to be apartment friendly but don't assume you won't work as hard as if you were in a gym. Browse Sydney's library of free workouts for more dumbbell ideas.

Body Harmonics Restorative Workout

Not everyone wants to grunt and lift heavy weights. Body Harmonics offers this workout with light dumbbells, weighted balls or even bags of rice, to give you just a bit of resistance with a workout that's gentler on your body. Take advantage of their free trial to test out their programs.

Dumbbells with Kelsey Wells

With almost 3 million Instagram followers, personal trainer and creator of the PWR programs, Kelsey Wells created this 20 minute dumbbell workout that's easy to follow and perfect when you're short on time. Her online programs are for subscribers but you can try them free for 30 days.

Kettlebells

Don't be deterred if you don't have kettlebells at home, many of the exercises can be done with dumbbells (or that large jug of laundry detergent). Form and technique are essential to avoid injury so don't push yourself if you're not familiar with the movements.

Kettlebell Basics with Hannah Eden

We can always use a little refresher, especially if you haven't picked up your kettlebells in a while. Celebrity trainer Hannah Eden's YouTube channel also includes short exercise demos so you can make sure you're doing things correctly before you get fully into the swing of things.

30 Minute Kettlebell Workout with Sydney Cummings

Build strength and sweat with this half-hour workout. Sydney's YouTube channel offers an extensive variety of easy home workouts.

10 Minute Kettlebell Butt Workout with Sydney Cummings

In case the previous workout feels too long and you want to build those glutes try this shorter kettlebell workout.

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Public health guidelines recommend 30 minutesof daily exercise of moderate intensity, but with new social distancing rules, some are finding that harder to obtain than usual. With online exercise classes, it is definitely possible to get some exercise in right in your home. When it comes to HIIT workouts, or High-Intensity Interval Training, the 7-minute workout might be your cup of tea. But if there is anything that the Coronavirus pandemic has given most us, its more time to try new things.

So instead of the 7-minute workout, you might be able to fit the 23-minute workout into your routine. Research shows that one 23-minute HIIT session per week has the ability to boost youraerobic capacity, lower your blood pressure, and lower your body fat.

The most interesting part of the study is that one session per week is nearly as effective as three 23-minute sessions per week.

This study, which waspublished in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, aimed to analyze HIIT exercise programs in a real-world environment instead of a laboratory setting. In this study of 250 overweight and obese adults, the researchers created four groups. One group performed a HIIT workout three times a week, while another did one HIIT workout per week, the third did three moderate-intensity workouts per week, and the last group did nothing as a control.

An analysis of the results found that both of the HIIT workout groups lost more body fat than the other two groups. Additionally, the group that worked out only one time per week lost nearly as much weight as the group that worked out three times per week, and also saw similar aerobic and blood pressure benefits.

The research shows that you will only see these results if you honestly participate in a HIIT workout, which means you give as much effort as you can for a short period of time, then you rest for enough time for your body to recover, and then you return to maximum effort.HIIT workouts go beyond what makes you feel comfortable.

For example, a HIIT exercise for a runner could look like this:sprinting for 30 seconds, jogging for 30 seconds, sprinting for another 30 seconds, etc.

A light jog or spin on the electrical bike for 23 minutes will not provide the same health benefits as a 23-minute HIIT workout.

While HIIT workouts certainly are not as much fun as others, you do see rewards such as saving time, and seeing the health benefits listed above from just one workout per week.

Participants in this study reported doing HIIT workouts in a variety of ways, including using hills, stairs, running, exercise equipment such as bikes, elliptical trainers, and rowing machines, as well as home-based circuit-type exercises such as burpees and star jumps. Some participants reported taking part in commercial gym, online or app-based HIIT workouts. Others said they took participated in high-intensity sport-based training such as futsal or squash. All of these activities produced exercise of adequate intensity, which is 80% or greater heart rate peak (HRpeak).

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During my days at the 76th Street and River Side Park playground, when my children were little, theres one incident that stands out among others. I was standing by the jungle gym. An agile little four-year-old boy ran to the bottom grid, and climbed his way quickly to the top.

He stood tall, held his hands up in victory and then fell straight down. He was caught, just before he hit the ground, by another childs father, who had been standing inside the grid of climbing bars, watching his own toddler. The man held onto the boy. Are you OK? Yup, the boy answered and ran off. Well Im not, I heard the man say, shaken by the fact that only chance allowed him to save the boy from what likely would have been a catastrophic injury.

Lucky escapes in the playground, whether from accidents or exposure to a deadly virus, are not what we New Yorkers want. We have to be proactive. Im tired of being behind this virus, said Governor Andrew Cuomo, who has announced that NYC playgrounds will be closed after determining that compliance with social distancing in public playgrounds has been insufficient. Supporting Cuomos decision, City Comptroller Scott Stringer said A crisis calls for clear, decisive action. I commend the governor for doing the right thing. As a parent, I understand the desire to have spaces for kids to play, but public health must come first.

I know how hard it is to keep children confined. But, even thinking of and reminding ourselves of the terrible risk is enough motivation to come up with some original indoor exercise routines and theres electronic help; something that would have been less available even a decade ago. My daughter and her family set up their own home gym with a couple of mats, some weights and access to a TV screen; gym-time has a regular routine. Some private gyms are offering access to month-long remote gym programs as well.

The kids use the remote to turn on a video exercise program. And, on to stretches, weight lifting and other strength-developing routines.

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Encinitas non-profit and public organizations in the Encinitas Environmental Education (E3) Collaborative are stepping up in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an E3 news release. In a Zoom video conference March 30, leaders of the seven organizations in the Quail Gardens/Saxony corridor shared updates on how they are responding to the recent public health crisis.

Despite state mandates that have closed their facilities to visitors to ensure social distancing, these devoted organizations continue to serve their members and the broader community. Here are some examples.

The Magdalena Ecke YMCA facilities are closed to members, but it is offering online exercise programs, looking to partner with local agencies on blood drives, opening its gym for blood drives, and providing its buses to deliver supplies and care kits to needy families, among other initiatives.

The San Diego Botanic Garden staff continue to maintain the grounds and plant collections while posting botanic education projects for house-bound families.

The Encinitas Union School District continues serving families in its district with online instruction, working to make sure children are cared for, loved and learning. In addition, EUSD is providing meals for district families, incorporating fresh vegetables from Farm Lab.

Coastal Roots Farm has stepped up its ongoing organic produce donations to various social services agencies in addition to continuing its twice-weekly Pay-What-You-Can Farm Stand open Thursday 12-3 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Education and administrative staff have shifted to support farm production and food distribution to fill in for volunteers now staying at home. Around 70% of the customers at the Farm Stand report that the COVID-19 crisis has hurt them economically.

While the San Dieguito Heritage Ranch is closed for the duration, its volunteers are continuing those activities they can do behind the scenes, such as continued research and planning new exhibits.

The Leichtag Foundation is supporting community organizations dealing with the financial impacts of the coronavirus with information and bridge loans, as well as increased communications and connectivity. The Hive has moved its programs online and is also offering activities such as a virtual art show and encouraging its nonprofit members to do things away from their devices and screens.

Seacrest Village continues to serve its senior population with great care and dedication. By taking aggressive safety measures quickly, Seacrest is protecting its residents and staff from possible infection. Using closed-circuit technology, residents enjoy recreation, social, and spiritual support in their rooms, while the facility strictly limits contact from outside visitors.

The Encinitas Environment Education (E3) Collaborative consists of Seacrest Village, Encinitas Union School District Farm Lab, the Leichtag Foundation, Coastal Roots Farm, the San Dieguito Heritage Ranch, the San Diego Botanic Garden, and the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA. News release

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GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. The director of wellness and recreation at Georgia Gwinnett College, Carl Woods, is providing tips and tricks to cope with the new normal of staying at home during the coronavirus.

Its a huge loss and almost depressing for some people when they cant go to the gym every day, said Woods. But there are plenty of ways to stay active at home and even people who dont exercise regularly should set aside the time.

Woods points out that exercise is good for the mind as well as the body, and in a crisis like this keeping ones mental health is as important as anything.

Its really important to do the basic things drink water, walk before and after meals, and watch your meal consumption because our bodies arent burning as many calories as they normally would going to our places of work and back each day. Doing the physical basics can set you on the path to holistic health.

Most people are thinking they cant go out but couldnt be farther from the truth, he said. Were practicing social distancing, not complete isolation. We just have to be cognizant and respectful of other peoples space and make sure our hygiene is where it needs to be for the safety of others. So go to the park and have a walk, but be sure to choose a park or trail that is not crowded. If you have to pass someone, do it quickly and maintain that distance of six feet of separation. Be sure to check the parks website or social media page for up-to-date hours of operation and/or closures. It might seem odd at first but this is our new normal for now.

Here are Woods seven favorite tips to keep your mind and body in shape during this national crisis:

Carl Woods has been the director of wellness and recreation at Georgia Gwinnett College since 2014. He earned his undergraduate degree in health and physical education from Clark Atlanta University and his masters degree in urban teacher leadership from Georgia State University.

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If you cant make it to the gym, dont have a gym membership, or are otherwise looking to get in a good workout at home or at the office, you can take advantage of a number of great workout apps accessible from your smartphone. There are plenty of paid workout and fitness apps out there ready to take your hard-earned money, and some of them may be worth it for the right person and under the right circumstances. However, these apps provide a fantastic foundation for a healthier life right from your smartphone at no additional cost.

Whether youre just trying to get moving more or looking to use up some time, burn some calories. Heres a list of the best free workout apps to help you work up a sweat whereever you may be.

These are the best free fitness apps for sure, but if you want to explore other options, including paid apps, we have lists of the best fitness apps for Android and the best fitness apps for iOS, too.

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Nike has a long history of joining smart technology and fitness and was one of the first major fitness brands to carve out a niche in the smartphone and smartwatch markets. Therefore, it would make sense that the first app on the list is a flagship of sorts for Nike, that being the Nike Training Club.

Nikes app offers a number of short workouts with instructions for a self-paced workout. It also pairs seamlessly with the Apple Watch, adding another level of functionality if you are using an iPhone. Like most services these days, you wont be surprised to learn that the Nike Training Club app offers paid premium content, like guided video workout programs curated by professional trainers, but the free version is also robust. From yoga and bodyweight exercises to tips on lifting and how to get toned abs, the Nike Training Club app offers a well rounded glossary of home workouts and run tracking features, with smart integration built throughout.

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Simply Yoga comes loaded with instructional videos of varying lengths that walk you through all the basic yoga poses, making it easy to follow along at home. Its a pretty straightforward app that provides enough for a good workout, though it sustains its free version through advertising, as is to be expected. If youre looking for a bit more functionality and willing to pay for it, then check out our guide on yoga apps.

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Under Armour offers a suite of free apps under the MapMy moniker. These are MapMyFitness, MapMyRun, MapMyRide, and MapMyWalk. Its important to point out, however, that while each app may cater to its target demographic within its default tracking settings, the apps are also capable of recording quite a lot of info, and the map tracking features would, theoretically, work with any mobile cardio workout.

For this collection, well focus on MapMyFitness, which offers an enormous library of exercises and fitness tracking features to help stay on top of your workouts. It will help you set routines and discover new ways to push your body to get you closer to achieving your fitness goals.

If a workout companion is what you need to really push it, then youre in luck, because MapMyFitness offers a community of fellow fitness enthusiasts with whom you can share your workout plans and progress. Under Armour has produced a well rounded and free fitness app.

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The explanation is sort of in the name on this one. 7 Minute Workout offers a straightforward list of short burst workouts that you can do whenever the mood (or that pizza you feel bad about eating) strikes. Each exercise offers a video tutorial to get you going. The app features a fully voice-prompted user experience, allowing you to keep your eyes on the prize, not on your smartphone timer. Weve highlighted the Android version in the screenshots above, and since this app isnt available on iOS, weve included an excellent iOS alternative below.

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MyFitnessPal is indispensable to million of users on their fitness journey and is much more than just a calorie counter. With detailed meal and calorie tracking, reminder and motivational notifications, hundreds of in-app workouts, and syncing capability with a number of smart devices, MyFitnessPal fits seamlessly into your plan for a healthier life.

If youve got a goal level of fitness in mind, then MyFitnessPal can help you achieve it. Take advantage of everything this app has to offer in its free version. You can scan barcodes on food packaging, import recipes, and track your steps while you track your macros.

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FitOn boasts personalized plans, guided exercises by celebrity trainers, and community fitness engagement, all for the low, low price of $0. In fact, they really push that with their motto: Best workouts, always free, always on. The FitOn app offers a deep bench of guided workouts, including high-intensity interval training, pilates, yoga, strength, cardio, and more.

Like most great fitness apps, FitOn can sync with Apple Health and your smartwatch to help you further track the details of your progress. Start working out now and get your numbers on the leaderboard within this free app. If detailed recipes and personalized meal plans are your thing, then check out the PRO version of the app, which helps keep the lights on over on the free side.

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Considering the millions of us currently stuck at home, Peloton is offering an extended, 90-day free trial of its fitness app. Dont worry, you dont have to own one of their stationary bikes to use the app. The Peloton app offers guided exercises across all major fitness categories.

The app offers thousands of classes on demand, as well as live classes for that spin class feel but with social distancing. The app also features guided programs ranging from 4 to 18 weeks long to help get you in shape at your own pace. No word yet on exactly how long the extended free trial promotion will last, but its worth a try while its free.

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As millions of people are now in a form of quarantine at home or isolating as best they can staying healthy and sane is key. Exercise is a great way to do this, a way to keep not only your physical body fit but your mental state strong as well.

Exercise apps are great. But these 11 studios and sites have a variety of live classes from yoga to cardio dance. Some are free, some will cost a monthly subscription fee, and you can find them at every time of the day from first thing in the morning to those that stream late at night, no matter which part of the country you're currently in, while quarantining.

Peloton

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Peloton is known for its live classes, although they typically are connected to its well-known stationary bicycle and treadmill. But the company also has its Peloton App, live classes that tap into cycling, running, yoga, outdoor activities and strength training. Classes can be streamed, live, on a TV, tablet, phone and also a web browser. Live classes come from Peleton's London and New York City studio, they say.

As for pricing, expect to pay $12.99 a month for classes, but Peloton also currently offers a 90-day free trial.

Neou Fitness

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Neou Fitness is a workout studio in New York that's currently closed. But the company is also live-streaming platform with workouts that can meet any level of an athlete, even first timers finding they need a way to stretch while stuck at home. From strength-training to kick-boxing, to dancing and stretching.

Currently, Neou is offering 50 percent of its first year, for $49.99 plus a 30-day free trial. Or you can pay $14.99 for a monthly membership. Each membership lets you stream unlimited classes on up to five devices.

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Fort

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Fort, like many other live online studios, is offering a free trial for a month right now. There are toning classes, cardio, cycling and also barre courses you can talk live, with others that you can stream whenever you want to a TV, smartphone, tablet or laptop. You can see when classes are online, including those that are upcoming, and reserve spots from your screen. Classes seem to vary from 30 to 85 minutes in length and they even tell what equipment you may need before you start.

Pricing is $99 a year, or $39 a month.

305 Fitness

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Looking for a fitness and dance party mix? That's the focus of 305 Fitness, which maintains pop-ups and locations across the U.S. from Chicago to Los Angeles and yes, New York. You're not going to an exercise studio, clearly, right now. Which is where the live online classes offered by 305 Fitness fit. There aren't a ton to choose from, about three a day which include meditation, and the dance classes, with a DJ, the studio is known for offering.

Here's the key: you can view on these classes for free, which drop on the YouTube page for 305 Fitness at 12 pm and 6 pm ET every day, and currently they are cardio classes only.

Blink Fitness

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Owned by Equinox, Blink Fitness has gyms across the country. Those, of course, are closed. But head over to the company's Facebook page, because at 8 am ET Monday through Friday, trainers are holding live workout classes, which change daily. They're about 30 minutes long, with some that focus on cardio, others on glutes. And yep, they're free.

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Ob

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Ob has more than 4,000 on-demand classes. But you want to know about its daily live workouts. There's a daily schedule online, with classes from the morning through the early afternoon, with one every 30 minutes. You can find strength training, dancing, cardio boxing, yoga, pilates and more. The schedule also tells you who is teaching and the equipment you should plan to have on hand. And you can watch your classes over the web or on its iOS app.

You'll pay $199 a year, or $27 a month but the company does have a free trial, although it doesn't specify how long that lasts unless you agree to sign up.

Planet Fitness

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Like any gym today, Planet Fitness has closed its physical locations. But what it has done is launch free daily online workouts through its Facebook page, a program called, "United We Move." They're every night at 7 pm ET, and some mornings at 8 am ET, and you really don't need to bring any equipment other than yourself.

Live Streaming Fitness

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Live Streaming Fitness is exactly what the name says: live fitness classes that are streamed online. Programs are later archived if you want to watch them on demand too. You can find pilates, strength training, yoga and hip hop dance plus more and they run 7 am to 4 pm CT Monday through Friday.

Classes are $9.90 a month, but you'll pay just $99 for a year-long membership.

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Ompractice

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Ompractice has live classes and some of them are even one on one, with two-way video options. The key? These are yoga and meditation classes only. There are multiple courses a day, from gentle flow to restorative and even prenatal. You can take unlimited classes and they start very early, like 6:30 am ET to 8 pm ET.

Ompractice is a little pricey, at $24.99 a month but you can sign up for single classes at a time, which run $14 each. There are also partnerships with insurance companies including UnitedHealthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield which can get you reduced rates, in some cases down to $129 a year with a 7-day free trial.

The Shayla

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The Shayla is a yoga studio in New York City. But right now, those locations are locked down. Instead, The Shayla is running live online classes over Zoom. You can also download the on demand classes at $10 to $20 per class, , there are class there are live classes via Zoom. doing live yoga classes via Zoom. You sign up online, after creating an account or logging in on Facebook, and they're letting people sign up anytime, for up to two days.

Aqua studio

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Aqua Studio is a water studio a place where you can take cardio and even massage classes in a saltwater pool.

Classes are everyday, about 30 to 45 minutes each, and include stretches and cardio. They're spaced out at different times of the day from the morning to the evening, and all you'll need to do to sign up, is just click on the 'join' button which takes you to a Zoom link. That link only works when the class is about to go live. You don't need to pay but Aqua Studio is asking people to consider donating after the classes.

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BRIDGETOWN, NS, April 1,2020 /CNW/ -Diverse Ability organizations from across the province are working hard to keep their residents safe during the COVID-19 pandemic and to adjust to the restrictions imposed under the Public Health Act. Through implementing best practice infection control procedures and other prevention measures, to increasing leisure and recreation programs and using technology to maintain important family connections, they are doing everything possible to keep their residents healthy and safe and to make life as normal as possible.

"We are doing so many innovative things to keep our vulnerable residents safe during these difficult times," says Joyce d'Entremont, CEO of the Meadows Community in Bridgetown and Chair of Diverse Abilities NS. "We have implemented pandemic planning activities across our organizations, increased screening of staff and resident symptoms, increased staffing to provide extraordinary cleaning and sanitation measures, are educating our residents on proper hand hygiene, social distancing, and cough/sneeze etiquette, and we are complying with mandatory visitor closures. Additionally, regular staff education is an important part of our prevention measures."

Julie Hoeg, CEO of the Sunset Community in Pugwash and Vice-Chair of Diverse Abilities NS, adds the second priority focus has been re-imagining social and recreational programming and helping residents to understand why preferred activities, such as community outings and visits, are not possible at this time.

"Social inclusion and participation in local community are fundamental tenets of everything we do in our sector, so we are being very creative in supporting our residents adjust to the changes arising from the pandemic situation and make life as normal as possible," says Hoeg.

Examples of these creative measures include:

Additional efforts have also been undertaken to keep families and friends in touch with their loved ones through the use of technology, such as Facetime and Skype, as well a regular phone calls.

The organizations have also taken steps to ensure they are continuing to meet the needs of participants receiving services in community programs and that they are being supported with coping with the required isolation that all Nova Scotians are currently experiencing. Staff from regular day programs and social enterprises have been redeployed to provide extra assistance and ensure adequate staffing is in place.

"Recognizing and supporting our staff is also critically important during the pandemic," says d'Entremont. "They are the unsung heroes whose commitment to provide high quality care and support to some of Nova Scotia's most vulnerable citizens is unwavering."

Diverse Abilities NS is a membership-based association comprised of organizations who provide a continuum of progressive services and supports that are designed to empower people with diverse abilities to make their own choices, participate in decision-making, and to be contributors to and participate in their local community. Collectively, the members of Diverse Abilities NS serve more than 600 individuals with moderate to severe intellectual and physical disabilities, chronic mental illness, addictions and acquired brain injuries.

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For further information: Joyce d'Entremont, Office: 902- 655-4489 ext 801, Cell: 902-824-4537, [emailprotected]

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Sir Isaac Newton said it best: An object remains at rest unless acted upon by a force.

In other words, youre going to stay plastered to that chair unless you decide otherwise.

Following safety precautions is only half our battle against COVID-19. As I mentioned last week in my article for older adults, we have another crisis brewing amid the coronavirus pandemic: serious health problems as a result prolonged sedentary behavior.

How serious?

Just like older adults, research shows that young people also become more vulnerable to conditions like cancer, diabetes, stroke, heart disease, depression, anxiety, obesity and chronic pain from extended periods of inactivity. For the foreseeable future, were stuck in a perfect storm for contracting or exacerbating these health problems.

Stay home does not mean stay immobile.

Daily exercise and healthy eating habits help prevent serious health conditions while enhancing sleep, energy and even earning potential. If you already embrace these habits, keep up the great work and encourage family, friends and others you care about to do the same.

If you dont, its the perfect time to look in the mirror (figuratively and literally) and make some healthy changes. Now more than ever, the tried-and-failed excuse I dont have time has no merit, given that most of us are stuck at home and looking for ways to be constructive.

The first step is to commit to making time every day for yourself. Taking care of yourself yields a priceless return thats contagious with people close to you. Ask any doctor: Its the ultimate medication with zero side effects.

The second step is to establish the time of day youll do your program, which should be the same every day to develop habit for you and family and friends, so they know not to bother you during this time. Next, what program are you going to follow? Here I will outline a basic home program requiring only a set of dumbbells that safely trains all muscle groups. Even if youre an experienced trainee, reviewing the program ensures youre using safe technique.

There are a million different ways to exercise. The universal key is to do so in a manner that protects your joints to avoid injury. Please take a moment to review proper technique in a video of the exercises by watching above or clicking here. Included in the videos linked are stretches, which are an important part of every health program but also need to be done carefully to protect joints. I suggest reviewing the lat stretch, hip stretch, pec stretch and hamstring stretch, all of which can reduce joint stress and pain if done correctly.

The lateral raise, wall press, bridge, hip abduction, bench dip, seated dumbbell curl and crunch included in the video are optional and should be added gradually if you havent trained in a while.

Focus on learning technique by doing 25-30 repetitions of each exercise at a moderate intensity. If your technique is off, youll notice the exercises are too easy along with joint discomfort, which is counterproductive. Review the video often and invite a family member to watch you to help get technique right.

Figure A: Squat. To protect your knees, don't go deeper than 50 degrees.Ty Downing

The first movement is the squat (Figure A), which targets the thighs, glutes and hips while indirectly using the hamstrings, lower back and calves. The keys to this movement: minimize arching of your low back, dont squat lower than 50 degrees of knee bend and stay back on your heels. Almost every strengthening program includes squatting deeper than 50 degrees of knee bend, which research shows dramatically increases knee forces. This can lead to knee problems, especially if you have arthritis.

Figure B: Lunge. Relaxing the back knee and focusing on the front knee is challenging.Ty Downing

The second movement is the lunge (Figure B), which trains the same muscles as the squat but challenges balance more. The range of motion is the same, but the hard part is relaxing the back leg and focusing on the front thigh. Keep the front knee slightly outward, as collapsing it toward midline increases knee and ankle forces.

Figure C: Bent-over row. Note that the dumbbells and hands are wider than the hips.

Figure C2: Perfect posture should be maintained throughout the movement.Ty Downing

Next is the bent-over-row (Figures C, C2) for the back, shoulders, neck, forearms and biceps while indirectly using the glutes, thighs, low back, hamstrings and calves. This is one of the hardest movements to do correctly due to body position, so make sure you set up correctly and maintain throughout. Keep your elbows and hands slightly away from your body and head and trunk still. The payoff is that you train 10 muscle groups at once.

Figure D: Side plank. Supportive shoulder down, belly in.Ty Downing

The side plank (Figure D) trains your hips, sides of your trunk and lat muscles, which are the biggest muscles in your back. Take special care to keep your supportive shoulder down to protect your shoulder, and your belly in to protect your spine. More advanced trainees can do this movement off their feet.

Figure E: Pushup. Hips higher than shoulders, elbows straight out to side.Colin Hoobler

Finally, the pushup (Figure E) is excellent for your chest, shoulders, triceps, neck, tummy and hip flexor muscles. The most difficult parts of this movement are keeping your head still, hips up and back straight, not arched. Keeping the hips up does two things: It makes your chest muscles work harder and protects your lower back.

Completing this program should take about 10-15 minutes and you should feel great afterward. If you have any health problems, get clearance from your doctor first. If you feel sharp pain or that something is wrong, stop and check your technique.

In addition to this program, get outside and walk briskly for at least 30 minutes every day. Research shows that our immune systems respond positively when exposed to nature, so take an umbrella with you and stick to the 6-foot spacing and hygiene rules.

At some point, well be out of this debacle and not only will you feel and look better, youll have healthy habits that will serve you well for the long haul.

Because Ralph Waldo Emerson was also right: The first wealth is health.

-- Colin Hoobler is a Doctor of Physical Therapy in West Linn. He is the creator and host of the podcast Action 30. Email him at ch@action30.com.

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