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If you are one of these people who are interested in staying active while physical distancing, then you probably already know that there are a plethora of options on the web, from full-body routines on Youtube to Barre classes via Zoom.

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Phone training apps, Youtube, and Zoom have never been so imperative

Posted: Apr 10, 2020 / 09:01 PM CDT / Updated: Apr 10, 2020 / 09:01 PM CDT

With all gyms and fitness centers being closed, it can be tough to still get the exercise youre looking for. Fortunately, instructors in the Jackson area are using technology to ensure their clients are still able to continue working with them.

D1 Training in Madison has developed their own app, called Train Heroic. General Manager Mike Espy emphasized the apps priority to hold athletes accountable. They can access it and we can give them their work outs and they can do it from home, he said. We can monitor if they completed the app. We put in videos and we also do Zoom work outs where we are actually working out in front of the clients. They can see us and we can see them.

Fondren Fitness trainer Charles Word has also continued to work with his clients through the True Coach online training platform. There is going to be a pre-uploaded video of the exercise demonstrating how to do it properly, said Word. What I have you do is as you are doing the work out film yourself and that way I can form check you as well.

Yoga instructor Lauren McMillin is using the down time as an opportunity to introduce new people to yoga in a non intimidating environment.

Its intimidating for people who maybe know about yoga and hear the benefits of it, but they dont necessarily want to go into a studio for the first time because they think theyre not flexible enough or they dont want to embarrass themselves, said McMillin. So I think this is such an awesome way for them to try that at home, to try different styles, and then who knows after this is over they may actually want to try one of the studios.

You can access Lauren McMillins videos for free on her youtube and instagram platforms @yogolfperformance.

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Fitness trainers are finding stay at home methods to keep their clients happy and healthy - WJTV

Brookey said the live classes will be saved so people can participate and re-watch whenever they want to.

And that was one thing that was important, is we know not everyone has the same schedule right now, so allowing people to be able to go back and re-watch it was important, Brookey said.

Many instructors said they are happy to provide an alternative exercise outlet for their participants.

I want participants to be able to feel like they're in an actual class versus just being solely at home, fitness instructor Hailey Brown said.

While the instructors are focused on making the classes feel as normal as possible, teaching remotely does have its challenges.

It gives you energy to see everyone working just as hard as you are, if not more, to exercise and have fun, Brown said. So when you're alone in your room in your house, and you're staring at a screen, you don't necessarily have that energy or connection.

Despite not being in the same room as the instructor, sophomore Caitlin Sockin still enjoys Browns cardio dance classes as if they were in person.

I loved it, Sockin said. I always love Hailey's classes. There were a couple of technical issues. They were never issues with her, it was a little laggy on the second end of it.

Even though Sockin misses being able to go to classes with friends, she said she can see the benefit of virtual classes for someone who may not be as confident in a big class setting.

When you're by yourself, you can sometimes get out of your comfort zone, if you don't feel like you can do that in a group class because people are watching, Sockin said. I know I don't have a problem with that. But I know other people might have insecurities coming and doing a class at the gym. Doing it at home could be a more comforting space.

Whether you prefer virtual or in-person classes, Brown said she is happy to provide an exercise outlet for everyone during the COVID-19 pandemic.

It's also so nice to be able to see that people are taking my class and participating with me when everyone is kind of in this negative situation together, Brown said. If I can do something to help brighten up someone's day or to make them feel fantastic, then I will gladly do it.

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Clockwise from top right: Black winter running cap, $28, Rhode Runner, Providence. Workout-a-day desk calendar, $29, Pulse Gym, Newport. Huma Chia energy gel, $2.25, Wakefield Running Company, Wakefield. Bloks energy chews, $2, Wakefield Running Company. Black sports bra by Brooks, $38, REI Co-op, Cranston. Blue Hoka sneakers, $130, Rhode Runner. Beyond Yoga green capri leggings, $72, All that Matters Yoga and Holistic Health Center, South Kingstown and East Greenwich. Lotus cork yoga block, $25, Second Wind Health and Wellness, Lincoln. Active Pursuits green performance quarter zip, $39.95, REI Co-op. Blue Camelbak water bottle, $36, Wakefield Running Company.

Photography by Meaghan Susi.

Clockwise from top right: Newport runners club performance shirt, $26, Run Newport, Newport. Seirus black technology all weather gloves, $34.95, REI Co-op. Bloks energy chews, $2, Wakefield Running Company. Hoppy Trails gel, $2, Wakefield Running Company. Worlds most okayest runner performance shirt, $26, Run Newport. Pro-Tec Athletics mini massage ball, $14.95, REI Co-op. Multi-color Brooks sports bra, $65, REI Co-op. Beyond Yoga blue capri leggings, $72, All that Matters Yoga and Holistic Health Center. Amphipod hand-held water bottle, $39.95, REI Co-op. Blue yoga mat, Second Wind Health and Wellness. Body glide chafe stick, $10, Wakefield Running Company.

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Workout Gear for the (Virtual) Fitness Fanatic - Rhode Island Monthly

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) By now its a safe bet that many people have heard the joke, I need to social distance from my fridge! It makes sense!

Many of us arent used to being home where our refrigerator and food cupboards are so easily accessible.

Lets focus on dinner first. Sarah Marks is a certified personal trainer in Virginia Beach. She guided our Katie Collett through her fitness and nutritional journey that began last September. You can read more about that in Katies blog.

For dinner, Sarah explains thatgood food choices include lean proteins, fruits, and vegetables. Some of those lean proteins are chicken, pork chops, white fish, and some shellfish.

For fruits and vegetables for meals, she says to cook them however you like. You can roast them, grill them, saut them, whatever you prefer, but try to avoid salt.

If youre feeling snacky in between meals, here is what she suggests.

When it comes to snacks, think a little bit more fresh and not already packaged food. You want to make your own! My son and I get together at the beginning of the week. We pick out fruits and vegetables, and we put them in already packaged Ziploc bags and we put them in a certain drawer just so hes also able to grab them as well as myself on the go. We also do have protein shakes, one for him and then one for myself. Again, the key is accessibility.

So if your snacks are already prepped, you can just grab them and go, which is great news if they are healthier options. For some, it might be hard to get fresh food right now, which is totally understandable. Do what you can with what you have.

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What happened

Yesterday's stock market rally ended up fading to red by day's-end. But today, the S&P 500 is making up for lost time, up close to 3% at 2:30 p.m. EDT.

Some of the stocks making the biggest gains today are the same kinds of stocks that got hit hardest early on by the COVID-19 pandemic, and consumers' related avoidance of large public gatherings. Cruise operators Carnival Corp (NYSE:CCL) and Royal Caribbean (NYSE:RCL) for example, are up 5% and 10%, respectively. And gym operator Planet Fitness (NYSE:PLNT) is up 13.7%.

Believe it or not, you can probably thank Wall Street's stock analysts for this.

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Take Carnival and Royal Caribbean, for example. This morning, analysts at Nomura Instinet lowered their price targets on both of the major cruise operators' stocks, according toTheFly.com, cutting Carnival to a $16 price target (with a neutral rating), and Royal Caribbean to $62 (with a buy rating).

Ordinarily, you might think that a pair of price target cuts would be considered bad news for these stocks. But here's the thing: Currently, Carnival stock only costs about $11 and change -- 26% below what Nomura thinks it's worth. Royal Caribbean could be an even better deal. Assuming it avoids bankruptcy (and Nomura does),the analyst thinks Royal Caribbean shares, at $37 today, have the potential to go up as much as 68%, on top of the gains they've already notched today.

Planet Fitness, meanwhile, received two separate endorsements today. First,a "buy" rating from D.A. Davidson, which says COVID-19 is just a "blip" that does not detract from Planet Fitness' "superior unit economics". Second, positive commentary from Jefferies & Co., which predicts that many of Planet Fitness' rivals will close their doors permanently, leaving Planet Fitness with fewer rivals to compete against once this pandemic passes.

Granted, all three of these analyst opinions are partially predicated upon the businesses' abilities to survive the pandemic and the recession it is causing. The longer consumers remain averse to gathering in confined places, and to disposing of their discretionary income, the harder it's going to be for any of these companies to bounce back. The fact that they're all heading into this recession heavily burdened by debt -- $1.5 billion net of cash at Planet Fitness, $11.6 billion in net debt at Royal Caribbean, and a whopping $13 billion at Carnival -- isn't going to make their jobs any easier, or their futures any more secure.

For the time being, however, analysts seem optimistic that all three companies will make it through the recession intact -- and investors today seem to agree.

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Why Carnival Corp, Royal Caribbean, and Planet Fitness Stocks All Popped 5% (or More) This Morning - The Motley Fool

La PORTE Anytime Fitness is doing their part to help their local communities through these difficult times.

Due to the recommendations from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local government agencies, the clubs recently voluntarily closed down temporarily amid the coronavirus pandemic in effort to prevent the spread of the virus.

To help the community stay active and stay positive, Anytime Fitness is offering free Virtual Team Workouts to all of the community via ZOOM.

This situation is changing daily and we have to continuously pivot what we are doing. We feel for our members that cant get into the gym, but we also feel for our community. The last few weeks have caused changes and disruptions in all of our lives. However, we recognize that there are certain actions that are necessary to help prevent the spread of this virus, said Anytime Fitness Director of Operations Kevin Scott.

The Free Virtual Workouts began April 6. Monday through Friday sessions will be offered at 6 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturdays sessions will be offered at 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Even Sundays, there will be a 10 a.m. session.

These sessions will be full body workouts geared towards all levels. One to two certified personal trainers will be hosting these sessions and will provide modifications for those who need it. All workouts will be done with body weight or minimal weight with household items such as milk jugs or gym bags.

On top of the team training sessions, Anytime Fitness will also host Nutrition Seminars, Stretching workouts, and even a Yoga class. The Nutrition and Stretching Seminars will be held in the Anytime Fitness Together We Rise Private Facebook Group. If you are interested, Anytime Fitness asks you request to join that group to few those sessions. Nutrition seminars will be held at noon on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Also available in the Facebook group will be the Stretching sessions held at 11 a.m. Sunday and Tuesday at noon. To cap it off, on Sundays there will be a Yoga Session at 9 a.m.

The Free Virtual Workouts are being offered on ZOOM as well as on the Anytime Fitness Together We Rise Facebook Group. To sign up for a workout, join the Anytime Fitness TogetherWeRise Facebook group.

The Zoom Meeting ID for the sessions is 621.782.6079.

If you do not have a Facebook and would still like to utilize these options, email Kevin Scott at kevin.scott@anytimefitness.com

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DOYLETOWN >> The Bucks County Department of Consumer Protection is warning businesses that continue to operate in violation of Gov. Tom Wolfs directives that they could face enforcement actions.

During the past week, owners of a fitness business that persisted in remaining open, despite repeated warnings from Consumer Protection officials, were issued multiple non-traffic citations by police. Also cited were two customers who patronized the business despite warning notices placed on the doors.

Finally, after the owners vowed to stay open in spite of the citations, county Health Department officials placed chains and padlocks on the entrance doors, and the business is now closed.

On March 19, Wolf signed an order directing all non-life-sustaining businesses to close by March 21 or face sanctions, including possible fines. The order, designed to help limit the spread of COVID-19, was accompanied by a detailed list describing businesses that could and could not stay open.

Since then, Bucks County Consumer Protection has received many complaints, questions and other calls about whether specific businesses have complied with the governors order, sometimes requiring the county to investigate the circumstances.

Almost all of the business owners in Bucks County have done the right thing and complied with the governors order in this difficult time, said Consumer Protection Director Michael Bannon. It has been made obvious to all of us that, in order to beat this virus, everyone needs to comply. Not only is the fact that it is unfair to other hardworking business owners that this business remained open, it was a flat-out health hazard. Although we all would have liked this issue to be resolved amicably, public safety must come first.

Bannon stressed that county officials, after receiving complaints about a non-complaint business, often have learned that the business fell within the governors definition of a life-sustaining enterprise, or that it had applied successfully to the state for a waiver.

Most businesses that were found to be operating in violation of Wolfs order voluntarily shut down after being contacted, Bannon added. In other cases, if complaints persisted about a business, county officials would pay a visit and leave a notice for the owner to contact them about the complaints.

Most either shut down after calling back or closed on their own without calling, Bannon said.

Penalties for not complying can include forfeiture of the ability of the business to receive disaster relief, termination of state loans or grant funding, suspension or revocation of licensure, or prosecution resulting in fines and/or jail time. Anyone with questions about Wolfs order or about a business that may not be complying can call the countys Consumer Protection Hotline at 1-800-942-2669, or email consumerprotection@buckscounty.org .

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Chuck Runyon, CEO & Cofounder of Self Esteem Brands

Over 4,000 people have tattoos of the Anytime Fitness running man logo.But as Chuck Runyon tells it, those tattoos arent about the Anytime Fitness brand but instead its a statement of the personal transformation that each individual has experienced.Chuck is the cofounder and CEO of Self Esteem Brands, one of the top 25 franchise systems in the world and the parent company of Anytime Fitness, Waxing the City, Basecamp Fitness, and The Bar Method.We sat down to talk about the history of Self Esteem Brands, how they have built a franchise platform, and why they ended up building a full-time tattoo studio in their headquarters.

Dave Knox:How did Self Esteem grow from your first Anytime Fitness to the breadth you have today?

Chuck Runyon:In 2002, we opened our first Anytime Fitness in a town called Cambridge, Minnesota about 45 minutes east of the Twin Cities.For the first six years, we were really a fitness company. We were fitness guys teaching people how to run fitness clubs. But as we're growing, we kept investing in these capabilities and we're becoming more franchise-centric, really learning the franchise industry. When we started in franchising, we had very little if any experience in franchising, and so over the course of 10 years as we're building Anytime Fitness, we're also building platforms in real estate, lending, construction, support, legal that now can be used with other franchise brands.

It is around 2012 that we came to the realization that we have a franchising platform that can be leveraged for other brands. That's when we made our first acquisition of Waxing the City, which was a small body waxing brand based out of Denver. In the last 18 months, we have acquired The Bar Method, which has about 123 units and Basecamp, which is a small high intensity interval training brand based out of California. Today we consider ourselves more of a franchise company than a fitness company. We've had to pay our dues over 10 years and still today learning the very best capabilities of franchising.We are on a mission here to make sure that we can provide accessibility and wellness to people all around the world.

Knox:When you acquired those new brands, what made them stand out as good fits for Self Esteem?

Runyon:We are founder-conscious and all three of the brands had a strong founder influence.We loved the passion and the belief system of the founders of those three businesses, but they were looking to grow and scale, which is where Self Esteem Brands came in.From a value prop, they have distinctive offerings. Basecamp is the best workout in the shortest amount of time in the HIIT world today. Bar Method is absolutely the highest consumer rating when it comes to those bar classes. Then Waxing the City had a wonderful approach with their approach to waxing and their technique is second to none. In addition to founder passion, we want these differentiating experiences for the consumer.When we find that, it's a wonderful partnership between a founder's passion and our platform.

Knox:In addition to being one of the top 25 franchise systems in the world, you are also the only one with a presence on all seven continents.How did Anytime Fitness end up with a presence on a luxury expedition vessel in Antarctica?

Runyon: Five years ago, Anytime Fitness had just opened our fifth continent and I knew that Africa was going to be inevitable after that.So we just set the goal to get to all seven. Thanks to the ingenuity of one of our team members we found a shipbuilder based out of Chile that was building a new 300-foot expedition ship. We pitched them the idea of having an Anytime Fitness club on the ship and they loved it.As a result, during the six summer months, we have an Anytime Fitness roaming around Antarctica. Only a few months prior to that first ship voyage, our Anytime Fitness club had opened in Morocco in North Africa. As a result, in 2019, we were the first and only franchise brand in history to have operating units on all seven continents. That club in Antarctica may not provide much ROI financially but it does provide a great signature brand statement that says anyone, anytime, anywhere.

Knox: On that brand statement, one of the cool things about the brand is that 4,000 Anytime Fitness members have the symbolic running man logo tattooed on their bodies. How did that start and why do you think Anytime Fitness has cultivated such a strong commitment from your members?

Runyon: We built our new headquarters about four years ago and we have a full-time tattoo room. I think we might be the only corporate headquarters in the world that has its own tattoo room. If someone around the world gets a tattoo in their community and it has to do it Anytime Fitness, our owner sends us a picture, they send a reason why, and they send a receipt. We reimburse for it.

Quite honestly, it's really not so much about our brand, even though they have that symbol on their skin. It is all about their personal transformation, like, "I love the new me, and I don't want to go back to being the old me. I've lost a hundred pounds," or, "I've run my first triathlon," or, "I just love who I am." It's always a sign of self-love and self-respect and because they love this new version of themselves.

We're a part of it because maybe our coach, our club helped them locally transform their life, but it's always a profoundly personal story. Oftentimes, our owners or our coaches who get the tattoo say two things, either, "I helped this person achieve something they could never do before and I'm very proud of that," or, "The values of this organization align so deeply with my values that I want to put this on my skin."

In all the stories I've heard, I want you to think about this. I've never heard a franchisee saying that, "I did this because I made so much money," or, "I did this because you have the best treadmills." It's always a profound transformation story and something about self-love and self-respect and them really liking the new person that they are. It's really less about us and more about their work and their achievement and the value that they believe in. We're very proud of that.The more work we do, the more people change their lives. It just feels good to know that at the end of the day, we're bringing help to communities and help to people. Your health is either an asset or liability, and once you turn it into an asset, it can propel you forward in so many ways.

Knox: How are you working to grow the size of the fitness and wellness industry as a whole?

Runyon: If you think about people who are active members in the fitness space, it is really only about 20% of the U.S. adults, so one out of five people who are members of some type of club or studio. There's this incredible white space opportunity with those who are at home, maybe sitting on the couch, maybe intimidated or just lack that motivation. I think what those people need is a gym or a studio that cares about them, that will take the time to understand them, personalize the experience, provides them education, motivation, welcome them, meet them where they are at, and then introduce them to a healthier lifestyle.

Our brands are trying to get far better at making sure we are very welcoming. We're warm. We're inclusive. We can have the emotional intelligence, the people skills to help understand people unlock where they want to go and meet them where they are. Sure, we have technology, we have apps, we have operating systems, we have all that stuff that we want to continue to get better at, but we're also trying to place a great deal of importance on emotional intelligence and just caring for people, understanding them, helping them see that this, although it may appear intimidating, they can do this, they have the capability to do this.

We use the terms coaching and connection quite a bit and so much of that is based on emotional intelligence and skills. We're doubling down on more of those soft skills because, in the behavior change business, you need someone who can hold you accountable, you need someone who cares, you need someone who's willing to listen. I don't think that's ever going to go out of style here for the next 10 years. In fact, people are so consumed with information, they're looking for someone they can trust, and I think at our local units, we have passionate franchisees who care for them and are going to guide them on their journey.

Knox: Self Esteem Brands recently unveiled new digital offerings to bring fitness and wellness content into peoples homes can you tell me more about it?

Runyon: Yes Anytime Fitness, Basecamp Fitness, and The Bar Method now all have new content series available online to access free at anytime, anywhere by anyone. We know that Americans and people around the world depend on our brands to keep them healthy. We believe now is the time to respond to the needs of people around the globe who are self-isolating as a result of the spread of COVID-19. Each of our fitness brands has developed a new series of free online coaching, training and content that will allow people stay home and still access the workouts as well as fitness, nutrition and wellness advice that they crave. The digital offerings have been a part of the evolution of our business that had to be accelerated due to the current global pandemic. Our franchisees are independent, small business owners who care deeply about their communities.

Our new virtual offering for Anytime Fitness is a series of content that includes quick and easy-to-access workouts, training, coaching, and health and wellness advicefrom certified health coaches, accessible every weekday. You can watch the workouts live weekdays at 8:30 a.m. CT onFacebookand can also find them on the Anytime Fitness YouTube channel. For anyone who wants curated workout playlists they can access our Anytime Fitness Spotifychannel. Additionally, Basecamp Fitness is providing a series of high intensity workouts that anyone can enjoy at home and on-the-go, accessible onInstagram. Lastly, The Bar Method is offering a taste of signature technique from expertly trained instructors meant to deliver a challenging yet graceful workout that will build long, lean, sculpted muscles and a feeling of personal strength, confidence and poise. These techniques are available onFacebook. Coaching members virtually and this content series are ways for our franchisees to keep supporting their friends and neighbors.

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Why 4,000 People Have A Tattoo Of The Anytime Fitness Running Man Logo - Forbes

The COVID-19 outbreak has forced gyms and other fitness providers to temporarily close their doors, keeping many Minnesotans from staying fit with regular workouts.

But many in the fitness industry have been quick to adapt and find ways to continue what they love: helping people strengthen their bodies and calm their minds.

Providers are stepping up: offering virtual workouts, making libraries of videos available for free or on a pay-what-you-can basis, showing you creative ways to work out at home, and much more.

This article will be a regularly updated summary of gyms, fitness studios and fitness leaders the ones we know about so far in and around the Twin Cities working overtime to keep community members healthy, mentally and physically.

Note: If you know of a fitness leader or fitness business that should be included here, have the business owner e-mail the Star Tribune's Rich Gordon, at rich.gordon@startribune.com.

612 Yoga

What they do: Teach Vinyasa flow yoga.

What they are doing now: Owner Diane Afrioz is streaming lunchtime classes on a donation basis via Zoom on Mondays and Fridays at 12:30 p.m.

Contact: https://www.facebook.com/612yoga; 612-440-9727.

Alchemy 365

What they do: The company, which has five locations in Minnesota and two in Colorado, combines yoga, strength, conditioning and mobility into one workout.

What they are doing now: Streaming four live workouts for free each day via its Instagram and YouTube channels and updating its catalog of on-demand workouts.

What they said: "A large number of our recurring members have gone out on a limb for us and opted to keep their memberships so far. We felt we didn't want to put our services behind a paywall and exclude people at a time when everyone needs a way to work out and blow off some steam. We feel if we work together, maybe we can survive this." Tyler Quinn, co-founder and chief talent officer.

Contact: https://www.alchemy365.com; 246 Ninth Ave. N., Minneapolis; 120 SE Third Ave., Minneapolis; 2910 Fremont Ave. S., Minneapolis; 747 Cleveland Ave. S., St. Paul; 6729 York Ave. S., Edina. Main number: 612-444-6287.

Ali Holman/CoreCamper

What they do: WCCO-TV's local fitness professional is also a national on-air fitness and health expert.

What they are doing now: Offering 50% off the first month of her at-home CoreCamper program, a series of 20-minute online workouts. She is also sharing free workouts on her Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts that incorporate everyday items such as paper towels and laundry baskets.

What they said: "We've been doing online workout videos for more than a decade, so our business naturally caters to people who have never thought about working out online. We try to keep things fun and keep people motivated." Ali Holman.

Contact: https://www.corecamper.com.

Balance for Life Fitness and Wellness

What they do: This center in Arden Hills, now in its 20th year, provides Pilates, yoga, and fitness classes for individuals and small groups, and also offers massage therapy.

What they are doing now: Offering free online fitness videos.

What they said: "Our business might be shut down, but so far all of our staff members have volunteered to send in a video so we can post it online. They are passionate about helping people, and we are trying to do what we can to keep our clients and others moving during all of this." Julie Gronquist, owner.

Contact: http://www.balanceforlifefitness.com; 3555 Lexington Ave. N., Arden Hills; 651-415-9500.

Chris Freytag/GetHealthyU

What they do: Based in Wayzata, Freytag is the founder and CEO of GetHealthyU.com, a digital fitness and health publishing company that reaches more than 2 million women per month.

What they are doing now: Providing full-length workouts and health advice on GetHealthyUTV.com, a subscription-based website.

Contact: https://gethealthyu.com/. Also posting free videos at https://www.facebook.com/chrisfreytagpage.

Discover Strength

What they do: Offer personalized strength training and body composition testing services to individuals looking to maximize their results in the least amount of time

What they are doing now: Doing virtual one-on-one sessions with their clients and offering a free introductory session for new clients.

Contact: https://www.discoverstrength.com; 120 S. 6th St., Minneapolis, 612-399-9076; 314 E. Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, 763-260-5566; 10160 6th Ave. N., Suite A, Plymouth, 763-546-1628; 18882 Lake Drive E., Chanhassen, 952-934-1204; 265 Radio Dr. STE C, Woodbury, 612-399-9076.

FitELITE

What they do: This small gym in Eau Claire, Wis., provides high-intensity fitness training in group and individual settings.

What they are doing now: Offering its active members daily workouts and accountability through coaching videos. The gym is also publishing videos, meal ideas and more on its Facebook page for everyone.

Contact: https://www.facebook.com/FitELITE.Eau.Claire; 3420 Mall Dr., Suite 7, Eau Claire, Wis.; 715-514-1264.

Grappler Station

What they do: Provide judo and jiu jitsu martials arts training in St. Paul.

What they are doing now: Using Zoom to conduct classes with their students at home.

Contact: https://www.grapplerstation.com; 614 Snelling Ave. S., St. Paul; 612-356-2408.

In Motion Fitness

What they do: Help build strength and cardiovascular fitness through their 45-minute PUSH program.

What they are doing now: Offering free on-demand fitness videos.

Contact: https://www.inmotionfitnessmn.com; 3764 Dunlap St. N., Arden Hills, 651-756-8930.

Studio One Yoga

What they do: Offer Hatha/Vinyasa yoga to people of all ages and body types.

What they are doing now: Free streaming of classes, reaching out to clients and encouraging everyone to stay connected with instructors.

What they said: "We will continue to offer free livestreaming classes and keep them up for a while. We know people need them." Sarah Moslemi, owner.

Contact: http://www.studiooneyoga.com; 402 Main St., Stillwater; 1940 Lexington Ave., Roseville; 4475 Lake Ave. S., White Bear Lake. Main number: 651-430-7155.

Sweat Minnesota

What they do: Created in the wake of Gov. Tim Walz's stay-at-home order, Sweat Minnesota is a collaboration of more than 60 local fitness experts who offer free and for-a-fee virtual content.

What they are doing now: Offering periodic days of free virtual fitness and wellness classes, with multiple class options over a period of several hours. About 10,000 Minnesotans logged on to take part in their first "Ready. Set. Sweat Minnesota" event April 4 with the next event scheduled for Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Also, visit their website for a large directory of participating fitness experts.

What they said: "Sweat Minnesota was born out of the need to adapt to the current situation. It's so important for people to keep their health at the forefront right now, and it's incredible to see people in our industry come together and do this for our community." Co-founder Dawn Bryant.

Contact: https://www.sweatminnesota.com.

SweatShop Health Club

What they do: This boutique health club in St. Paul has been teaching Pilates and fitness for more than 40 years.

What they are doing now: Offering free videos and online streams of their instructors leading workouts. Paying clients can also access more extensive group classes and one-on-one workouts with their trainers using apps like Zoom.

What they said: "That sense of community can still be fostered online. It's not just about the exercise." Claudia Root, Pilates instructor.

Contact: https://www.sweatshopfitness.com; 167 Snelling Av. N., St. Paul; 651-646-8418.

The Studio by M

What they do: Incorporates yoga, Pilates, cardio, strength training and basic ballet barre work into one workout.

What they are doing now: Live-streaming classes for their members.

Contact: https://www.thestudiobym.com; 1645 Harmon Place, #308, Minneapolis, 612-460-1231.

Tigerfit

What they do: This private gym in Minnetonka, owned by iFit trainers Chris and Stacie Clark, has trained Timberwolves and Vikings players, including Chad Greenway.

What they are doing now: They have dropped fees to members while they are closed, have loaned out their training equipment to those who need it, and are offering free live classes to the public.

What they said: "I grew up in an atmosphere where you helped people when they needed help. Looking at this situation, one of the things we felt we could give back was our knowledge of fitness. We have around 500 people participating live, and they are commenting back during the workouts and creating this social atmosphere, even though we all are physical distancing." Chris Clark, co-owner.

Contact: https://www.betigerfit.com; 12993 Ridgedale Dr., Suite 103, Minnetonka; 952-595-5915.

Vertical Endeavors

What they do: Indoor climbing facilities in Bloomington, Minneapolis, St. Paul and Duluth.

What they are doing now: While all memberships are frozen, it is offering free online fitness and yoga classes.

Contact: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPh7h4nyRCOItXsXHwSdUqsAWv0ZKdyJ9. 9601 James Ave. S., Bloomington, 952-881-1110; 2540 Nicollet Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612-436-1470; 855 Phalen Blvd., St. Paul, 651-776-1430; 2550 Wabash Ave., St. Paul, 651-330-8661; 329 S. Lake Ave., Duluth, 218-279-9980.

Big orgs, too

Any Time Fitness

What they do: Woodbury-based 24-hour health and fitness club with more than 4,000 franchised locations in 50 countries.

What they are doing now: Offering daily workouts on its Facebook page.

Contact: https://www.anytimefitness.com/in-response-to-recent-public-health-concerns/

Life Time

What they do: National health club chain with 26 locations in the Twin Cities metro area.

What they are doing now: All locations are closed until further notice but Life Time is offering many of its group fitness class videos and home workouts for free to the public online.

What they said: "We remain committed to the health and happiness of our members and team members and are working hard to ensure our community feels supported and knows that they can turn to us and our experts for their own healthy way of life goals." Bahram Akradi, Life Time founder, chairman and CEO.

Contact: https://www.mylt.life.

YMCA

What they do: The Y is a worldwide nonprofit that focuses on empowering young people and improving health and well-being.

What they are doing now: The Y is offering free on-demand fitness videos online. Choose from bootcamps to yoga, tai chi, weightlifting, and activities for children and older active adults.

What they said: "We recently launched YMCA 360, a new online community program that allows participants to stay connected and active, even when they can't visit the Y. We launched YMCA 360 because we know how important physical activity and community are, especially in uncertain times." Valerie Barker Waller, Y-USA senior vice president and chief marketing officer.

Contact: Twenty metro area locations; 800-872-9622; https://www.ymca360.org.

YWCA Minneapolis

What they do: Founded in 1891, it promotes health, education, and gender and racial equity in the Twin Cities.

What they are doing now: Offering free on-demand stretching, yoga and other fitness videos.

Contact: https://www.ywcampls.org/fitness-membership/group-fitness/ywca-on-demand/. 1130 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, 612-332-0501; 2121 E. Lake St., Minneapolis, 612-215-4333; 2808 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612-874-7131.

Reach out to us

Know of a fitness leader or fitness business in or around the Twin Cities that should be included here? Have the business owner e-mail rich.gordon@startribune.com. Go here to learn more about what businesses are closed during the pandemic.

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