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Students can now watch a Recreation and Wellness staff member conduct classes on YouTube and Instagram Live. SPECIAL TO THE ORACLE

Its doors may be closed, but USF Recreation and Wellness will remain open online through its social media streaming platforms Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.

As of right now, all of the Recreation and Wellness facilities Campus Recreation Center, the FIT, WELL Fitness Center and Riverfront Park are closed until May 8 due to Gov. Ron DeSantis stay-at-home executive order concerning COVID-19.

Assistant Director of Marketing and Membership for Recreation and Wellness Michael Coccagnia said that faculty and staff started making plans to close facilities around spring break when it was initially announced that the university would be closed until April 6.

Transitioning to Instagram Live

Group fitness classes are now on Instagram Live, where you can watch a Recreation and Wellness staff member conduct a class in real time.

We get feedback from the students every week by the Instagram Live platform or through our Instagram and Facebook accounts, said Coccagnia. Theyll say Hey wheres Zumba? and we can say Okay, we got you, were listening.

The Instagram Live classes begin at scheduled times with the type of exercise varying on a week-to-week basis. The choice also depends on the feedback from online users.

We have an amazingly interactive platform with the students right now, so they can voice very quickly whether were on the right track or not, said Coccagnia. Our group fitness teams then adjust and we release the weeks calendar every Monday.

Students have responded to the livestreamed classes with some recommendations.

I think they are probably doing the best that they can. I do think they should post the workout on their IGTV so that people can view it after the fact, said USF student Tess Butler. Im still waiting for them to do some type of cardio dance or Zumba class.

All classes that were originally provided on-campus can be provided virtually except for the Group Cycle class.

I think what makes this [Instagram Live classes] really special is that students get to see the instructors that they might be familiar with, said Coccagnia.

On the livestreams, instructors are conducting classes out of their own rooms and other areas while they are self-isolating. During the Instagram Live session, they engage with participants by asking them to give a thumbs up and viewers in return will comment that theyre following the instructions.

There have been positive reactions on Recreation and Wellness Instagram posts about the livestreams, with comments like Bless, Thank God and Lets go boysss.

Fitness instructors are also using YouTube to upload videos similar to the livestreamed fitness classes for students who missed the live session.

Recreation and Wellness employees

While the fitness instructors of Recreation and Wellness are still able to work and engage with students remotely, other Recreation and Wellness employees have to find work in different ways.

The Fitness Team, employees that are usually out on the floors of the gym to assist people, are working with the personal trainers to develop workouts for each week. These are called the Workout of the Week and are found on Recreation and Wellnesss Instagram and Facebook pages.

From the livestreams to the workout developments and other challenges, Recreation and Wellness has managed to keep its employees still involved in some work.

There are over 400 paylines for student employment, according to Recreation and Wellness Director Jay Souza.

We may only have 380 students, but a couple of them have dual roles, said Souza. We do have some students employed right now, theyre doing a lot of the virtual content development.

Souza said these employees are helping with the current content development for Recreation and Wellness social media as well as conducting interviews for the hiring process and creating training modules for future employees in the fall.

Given Recreation and Wellness transition to the virtual world, some of its employees are unable to find hours.

Were trying to develop some type of means to get them some more work in, said Souza. We are very cognizant of trying to get students paid and trying to get some hours in for them.

Julin Febo, a second-year student and Recreation and Wellness employee for the Outdoor Recreation program is learning how to work around all outdoor spring semester trips getting canceled.

Our bosses are continually looking for ways to support us as employees and give us opportunities for employment virtually, said Febo. Whether that be through trip proposals, or other means.

Trips and intramural sports put on hold

Recreation and Wellness Adventure Trip is arguably the most affected part of its operations as travel has been restricted due to COVID-19-related safety measures enacted by USF.

The program organizes trips for students to go hiking, caving, whitewater rafting and backpacking in places like Hawaii and Puerto Rico, according to the Adventure Trips website.

We are still planning [trips] for fall, however we have no deposits in place yet or anything like that, said Souza.

Intramural sports are also on hold in compliance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) social distancing guidelines. Instead, USF students can now participate competitively in e-sports.

Weve got a more robust platform thats being launched that is going to allow tournament type games with some more evolved gaming platforms, said Coccagnia.

Souza is trying to consolidate USF St. Pete and Sarasota-Manatee campuses with the esports programs so students from all campuses can compete against each other.

These will include popular multiplayer games such as FIFA World Cup and World of Warcraft.

With all of this virtual development, the question remains as to how long online programs will continue for students, even after COVID-19 restrictions are lifted and campus life returns to normal.

I am going to charge the team with building some online content as we move forward in order to reach students that wouldnt normally come in, said Souza. However, when were back live again and if we are able to open on May 9, were going to have a combination of both.

For Souza, the summer semester will be a good time to test the continued administration of online content.

My intent is to be able to offer something remotely permanently, but probably scaled down from what it is right now, said Souza. To do that and other versions of in-house [operations] when the facilities are open, that is a lot to ask, for the staff to take on all of that responsibility.

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TRUSSVILLE A local gym owner is keeping clients moving, during quarantine, by using social media, video calls and a mobile gym.

Romen McDonald, of Squad Fitness, has been on the prowl for different ways to satisfy client needs. He has set up Zoom video chat workouts and started a Facebook page, Results from Home, to keep coaches and trainers connected to the community.

One of the most outside of the box ideas McDonald has conjured, is the mobile gym. He set up his 14-foot trailer as a mini-gym and drove it to a clients front yard. Although hes only done it once, he said he is willing to do it again if someone is in need.

If theres a need, Ill be there, said McDonald. Not going to the gym can have a big impact on your mental state and your well-being.

Squad Fitness coaches meet with clients online via Zoom. Photo: Romen McDonald.

The trailer is equipped with a pull-up bar, a row machine, an adjustable bench, a punching bag, turf, dumbells and kettlebells. Everything is sanitized before and after use.

McDonald said he wants everyone to feel like they havent missed a beat when they are able to go back to the gym, after the coronavirus pandemic.

If youre not working out, your anxiety is going to start increasing, youre going to start making dumb decisions and youre just not going to feel good about yourself, McDonald continued.

Anyone can join the Results at Home Facebook page. Squad fitness also has a promotion going on right now for those who do not have a home gym.

We have TRX straps, explained McDonald. You can hit everything with it, so its the most versatile piece of equipment you can have without having to go out and buy a bunch of weights.

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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Penn State Campus Recreation, a unit of Student Affairs, is now offering fitness programs online. Over the last few weeks, the unit has developed a schedule of live fitness classes available for streaming through the departments Instagram and Facebook accounts. In addition, the staff have compiled pre-recorded fitness videos on the Penn State Student Affairs YouTube account, which are available to everyone.

Jill Garrigan, assistant director of fitness and wellness, worked with both full-time and student staff in her unit and with others around Student Affairs to make virtual fitness classes a possibility for Penn State students, faculty, staff and Campus Recreation members.

When the University switched to remote learning and remote work, we learned quickly how much our patrons relied on daily opportunities not only to move, but to connect with their Penn State fitness and wellness community, said Garrigan.

The fitness classes are primarily taught by Campus Recreations certified student fitness instructors. Classes range from yoga to meditation to kickboxing and HIIT workouts. Classes that fit a variety of fitness levels are available, and viewers can select from 5-minute workouts to 30-minute classes.

Live classes bring a wide range of participants with some class participation numbers as high as 100 people.

Ultimately, the community weve developed and the impact we have on our patrons is something we wanted to find a way to continue during this time, Garrigan said. It was important from the startthat we needed to quickly build a library of resources and then continue to work with our instructors to get regularly scheduled, live classes ready for everyone to access.

For additional information on virtual fitness opportunities and resources through Campus Recreation, visit studentaffairs.psu.edu/campusrec/fitness-wellness. To access a library of free fitness videos, visit the Penn State Student Affairs YouTube account.

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While the government is stipulating that we all restrict our outdoor exercise to just one session a day, that doesn't limit the amount of times you can work out in the safety of your own home.

You can still keep fit and healthy at any time you like at home without the need for expensive gym memberships and personal trainers if you download the right app.

There is a plethora of apps available on both Android and iOS devices that will help you maintain consistency in your workouts, mix up your exercises to keep your body guessing, and get expert guidance and advice whenever you need it.

And the best part about it all is that most of them are free to download and use, so you're not struggling to justify spending money on an app you may or may not use over the coming weeks.

So if you're thinking about improving your health a little bit during the lockdown and you need a bit of motivation to help get you on your way, check out these top fitness apps you can download now.

An app that works on all smartphones, can be downloaded on to most fitness trackers and gives you a complete view of your daily run/walk/cycle: it's basically a social network for fitness lovers and lets you post your activities onto your newsfeed to show off to friends in a lovely sense of runners' community/competitive spiral.

Whenever you head out on your run, start your workout on your phone app and head out onto the road. Once you're done, you'll be able to see helpful statistics on your run, as well as a full map of your journey.

You can get splits, elevation stats, and even comparative times from other Strava users to see how your progress is improving compared to other users in your area.

You can then comment and like other people's workouts and encourage the community to keep improving it's all rather wholesome.

It's free to download on both Android and Apple devices, and constantly updated by the developers.

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If you've managed to buy a Fitbit tracker, then you'll have to download the app onto your phone to make the most of it.

The app is where you'll get all your stats and charts based on how your health and fitness is improving.

And boy are there a lot of stats you can track. From all your outdoor exercises, to your sleep pattern and even the amount of water you take on throughout the day, there are loads of different ways to manage your health points and see improvements the more you use it.

We really like the sleep tracker, which gives you a score based on the length and quality of your sleep, which is really useful for helping you recreate the perfect conditions to get the best nights' rest.

Everything from when you go to bed, to when you last took on some liquids can be tracked, and then you can replicate that to get better sleep and feel more refreshed.

You can even set up reminders to get up and moving every hour or so to keep your body in motion more frequently. Measure your heart rate, your calorie intake, and all your daily exercises to map out your full health chart.

If you get a slightly more expensive Fitbit smartwatch, you'll gain access to Fitbit Coach, which is an extra help to keep you on top of your fitness goals.

It has stored workouts, and live exercises to follow along with, which you can do all from the comfort of your own home, perfect for the current lockdown.

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Want a body like an Instagram influencer? Sign up to Anna Victoria's app to get a collated set of workouts for all levels of comfort and need and dip into the exercises whenever you want.

There are three different workouts, broken down into Tone, Shred, and Sculpt, designed for cardio and strength, high intensity, and endurance training respectively.

You do have to pay to get access to the app, costing 15 a month, but well worth it to get guided workouts in your own home space.

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We know you can't make it out to the gym right now, so having to work out in your own living space is a must - though you should keep your relaxation space and your workout space separate if you can.

If you sign up to Freeletics, however, you can get loads of workouts done in the comfort of your own home without the need for weights and racks just the weight of your own body and a high-intensity, can-do mentality.

Freeletics is basically body-weight training, nutrition guides, and curated workouts that can be done within an hour or so in your own home.

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Ever looked at Chris Hemsworth's Thor and wondered how he got those bulging biceps and logic-defying abs? Well, we can't guarantee you can achieve them, but you can certainly make a start to building those muscles by signing up to his fitness app.

You won't see much of the God of Thunder himself beyond the intro to the app, but the other instructors are well versed in getting as fit and healthy as possible.

Set up what goals you want to achieve, both with your diet and your fitness, and then work your way through the filmed workout sessions alongside your instructor.

They will even give you complete recipes for healthy snacks and meals which are really easy to follow and ensure you get plenty of protein every day.

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A porch. A home office. A playroom. A big walk-in closet might even work.

Underappreciated spaces in your home take on a whole new meaning when paired with a yoga mat, dumbbells, and a towel. You close the door, tune out the distractions, put the phone on Do Not Disturb, and press play it's time to workout from home.

Almost 90 percent of the U.S. is under stay-at-home orders because of the coronavirus pandemic. And if your Instagram feed looks anything like ours right now, it seems like 90 percent of the world is partaking in home workouts.

High-end at-home fitness companies like Peloton have live classes streamed right to the chic display on the company's $2,000 stationary bikes subscription not included, by the way. A modern extension of energetic, if kitschy, exercise video franchises of past generations, you can now sweat with thousands of your closest friends with a few swipes and taps.

Area fitness studios have also jumped on the trend out of necessity, pivoting quickly to offering online classes without the ability to host in-person workouts. Your favorite yoga studio or CrossFit gym may be closed, but they're almost certainly offering classes online via services like Instagram Live and Zoom.

Workout fiends all over the Charleston area (and beyond) are grateful. And apparently, generous, too.

Trace Bonner, owner of Holy Cow Yoga, says that the studio has had a "wonderful" response to virtual classes, which they stream using Zoom. In this format, teachers and students can interact; instead of simply watching a teacher teach to a camera screen, students can say "hi" to their teacher and fellow Zoomers. People are showing up for their regular class times, recreating the feeling of seeing each other in person at the studio.

A bonus to online classes? Bonner says Holy Cow has reconnected with former students who have moved away.

The Works, owned by Sarah Frick, has adopted Zoom-streamed classes, too. "We've gotten really amazing feedback," says Frick, who recently taught 100 dedicated yogis in her popular Saturday morning class. "People are missing their communities, so it's nice to see these little squares of people that you're used to sweating next to."

Closing gyms and studios comes at a cost, of course. Kelly Jean Moore, owner of Mission Yoga, says that while about 60 percent of her studio's members are on yearly contracts and auto draft plans, the money they make from drop-ins and smaller classes passes "has mostly evaporated." Mission is currently offering free yoga videos on Facebook, and encouraging students to donate what they can using Venmo.

The donations have been generous, says Moore, but that doesn't mean that Mission has plans to get fancy with these virtual classes. "Our focus right now isn't on coming up with some super lucrative new business model. People have enough to worry about," she says. "I just want to be a voice of hope and clarity in this muddy mess."

Like Moore, Transformation Yoga owner Kennae Miller hopes to instill some calm in her students. Transformation is not currently offering regular online classes, but Miller is active on Instagram, offering words of comfort and advice for those struggling during this period of self-isolation.

"It has certainly been a different experience for us, because the communities we serve are revisiting real feelings of fear and trauma," says Miller, whose work often focuses on working with marginalized communities and black and brown people of color. "We're caring for ourselves in the way of not doing everything, but only what is important if it means not working out or getting off the couch, then so be it."

A big part of any fitness movement is the community. Just as teachers are working quickly and efficiently to better serve their students, students are showing up in big ways to support their beloved studios and gyms.

Meg Gray, owner of Urban Yoga, says that she and Urban's teachers have received "an outpouring of love and support," with members dropping off gift cards and food to teachers' homes, and donating to the studio's GoFundMe page. "It's been quite wonderful to witness the community at Urban and also within the wellness community coming together in support," she says.

Diana Dove, a personal trainer and Pilates instructor at Longevity Fitness, says that she sees clients readily adapting to online classes, grateful that in these new and strange times they can still be held accountable for their wellness goals. "I think it helps to know we're still there, even if at a distance," she says.

At close-knit gyms like Park Circle's Locomotion Fitness, members have created new ways to connect through a Facebook group, Stay Healthy Charleston, that features posts on free workouts, nutrition tips, recipes, and general positive messages. The gym has loaned out their equipment while they are closed for normal business so that members can really make their home workouts feel like gym workouts. They've got stuff for the kids, too, with "PE classes" digestible 30-minute videos with 20 minutes of movement and 10 minutes of social and emotional learning.

Holy Cow's Bonner says that the studio's teachers are finding out more about their students than ever before, namely, their ability to adapt to change. "The one interesting thing that has happened is the widespread acceptance of live online classes," says Bonner. "Many people hope we will continue the online classes when we get back to 'normal.' We accessed some newfound market that we didn't even know was there."

As accessible as online classes are, there's still something special about going into a studio and learning from a teacher or trainer in-person. At the end of the day, that in-person interaction is where most of the money comes from, too. Gray is grateful for Urban Yoga's generous students, but she is understandably worried about her studio's future. "With exorbitant rent and overhead not disappearing, and the fact that all our teachers are independent contractors who only get paid when they are teaching to say that is daunting and scary is an understatement," she says.

Frick acknowledges those overhead costs too, pointing out that a Comcast bill doesn't change just because no one's in the studio using the internet. With two Works locations (the second opens in Mt. Pleasant later this year), she says that dealing with two different landlords has been a challenge. Still, she's helping out her instructors, many of whom teach yoga full-time or work in the food and bev industry, as much as she can. That 100-person yoga class a few Saturdays ago was a fundraiser for The Works' instructors. "One of the most beautiful things about Charleston is its ability to support its local community," says Frick.

Some small businesses may not survive this pandemic. Charleston's studios and gyms hope to avoid that fate, but they're working hard to give what they can to students and take care of themselves, too. Bonner has been using a morning meditation to "ride this wave." Miller is stepping outside and taking deep breaths. Moore is leaning into the yin (passive and reflective) elements of her yoga practice to accept things as they are.

Gray is getting outside and focusing on staying grounded and positive. She's got a mantra, too, one that we could all use during this time. "Inhale, exhale. Embrace community. And lean into the unknown."

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3:24 PM | Tuesday, April 7, 2020

With people now forced to choose working out at home over the gym, Ronn Hubbard from Push Pedal Pull in Brooklyn Park says business is booming. Benches and treadmills are popular requests.

The COVID-19 pandemic has temporarily closed gyms and fitness clubs in the northwest suburbs.

Because of this, businessis booming at places like Push Pedal Pull in Brooklyn Park. His store is actually closed, but staff members are taking orders over the phone and then delivering the equipment.

We are so busy, said Ronn Hubbard, who runs Push Pedal Pull. Were not even open right now and I cant keep up with helping people out and getting them exercise gear and getting it delivered it to their home.

In a typical Twin Cities spring, some people like to exercise outside more than inside. But this hardly is a typical spring. The combination of cabin fever and being stuck at home because of COVID-19, means people are getting creative when it comes to work outs.

Any time its cold outside were busy, Hubbard said. Anytime its real hot, muggy and miserable, were busy. This is typically a slow time for us. This years different with this going on.

Hubbard first noticed a change in business about three weeks ago, as people started staying at home because of the novel coronavirus.

Weve done about four months of business in just three weeks, said Hubbard.

Hubbard says people are asking for benches, free weights, rowers, and indoor cycling bikes.

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WESTERLY Kristen Ullrich sat alone in her Westerly studio Wednesday morning, balanced herself on a mat, looked into the camera and urged her students to inhale, exhale, and breathe.

Miles away in Mystic, at the very same time, Priscilla Humphrey positioned herself on a clean white mat, stared into her camera and calmly encouraged her students to breathe, center and settle in for a class in gentle yoga.

Back in Westerly,Ashley DeLauro was busy updating her website at SoulFitSisters and getting ready to post a recipe for "Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies," or what she also calls "COVID-19 Made Me Do This."

In another part of town, longtime Zumba, Silver Sneakers and "Stretch & Go" instructor Gerry McVeigh, of Westerly, wearing comfy-looking workout gear, positioned herself before a camera and gave instructions about stretching to an invisible audience.

Simultaneously at the Ocean Community YMCA, members received an invitation to log on toYMCA 360 and enroll in one of the free virtual classes being offered by the national YMCA.

With gyms, fitness centers, yoga studios and pools shut tight due to the coronavirus pandemic, fitness instructors and yoga teachers are experimenting with every available technology in order to meet their clients' needs and help them maintain their workouts.

Ullrich, who owns BarreCoast, a fitness studio in Westerly, uses Facebook Live to teach her vinyasa flowclass. Humphrey, who has been teaching yoga for more than 20 years, uses the video communications app Zoom to teach her students. DeLauro, an online women's fitness coach, uses her website, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest to get her message out.

The Ocean Community YMCA, which serves thousands of members at its branches in Westerly, Mystic and Richmond, connected with the national YMCA in order to offer on-demand videos for group exercise classes and sports classes.McVeigh,who has taught classes at the Ocean Community YMCA's Westerly branch for roughly 30 years, said not long after the Y closed its doors, she and her fellow instructors decided to continue to teach classes using Facebook and Zoom.

"With so many people all stressed out," said Humphrey, who teaches a number of online classes from her home studio and has students showing up not only from Connecticut and Rhode Island but from Maine, Colorado, Florida and even Italy. "I wanted to offer something to people ... some grounding ... and meditation."

"It's a good way to start the day," she added. "Instead of getting up and jumping right into the news."

While Humphrey does not charge for her yoga classes, she does accept donations.

"Donations are appreciated," Humphrey notes on her Facebook page. "However, if you are experiencing financial hardship at this time, please receive these classes as a gift or make a very small donation."

"I'm trying to find the positive," said DeLauro, who said she even uses the old-fashioned telephone to connect with her "sisterhood" of all-female clients for her "SureFit" program. "There are so many ways for people to just show up for themselves ... but we need support and we all lean on one another."

Once members join her "tribe," said DeLauro, for $29.99 a month, they receive access to workout videos, challenges, recipes and "Mindset Modules" tips for how to practice "self-love and end self-sabotage for good."

Ullrich, who has five employees and 25 teachers, and a close-knit BarreCoast community, said the coronavirus epidemic sort of "forced us" to explore new options for teaching and for staying connected. Facebook Live has allowed for a simple transition, she said.

Ullrich, who charges $20 for a 30-day membership, said BarreCoast LIVE classes are videos48 classes to date that have been archived and can be found at the online Facebook group BarreCoast Virtual Classes.

"I want to continue to serve our clients and keep our community together," she said.

Jared Coon, owner of Westerly Crossfit, a gym with roughly 100 members, said while he had to close his gym weeks ago, he is managing to stay positive.

The day before the mandated closing, said Coon, a weightlifter who holds a number of American records, he called his members and offered them the chance to come to his High Street gym and borrow equipment so they could do workouts at home.

Members borrowed kettle bells and barbells, he said, and many of his coaches started posting workouts via Facebook Live.

"We may not be able to get into the gym but we can still get some fitness in, guys. We would LOVE to get some dms from you all to be able to share with each other while we get through this time of change," read one post. "Send us pictures, videos, whatever you have! Cant wait to be together again. #needtosquatlower #6feetapart #fitnessfun #sundayfunday #westerlycrossfit."

Coon said his gym "is more about community than anything else."

"That's what the whole point of what Crossfit is," he added, "worldwide and here in Westerly."

For business, said Coon, who is not charging members while the gym is closed, "it couldn't be worse," but for his community, it's working.

Derek Vacca of Westerly, who owns Precision Fitness on High Street, said he closed up his gym a few weeks ago when the governor's mandates were announced and has had to take a bit of a hiatus.

He's concerned, he said, about keeping his business afloat during such an insecure time that has no clear end in sight.

Vacca, who posts his workouts for his clients online, has a team of trainers, many of whom are posting workouts on Instagram and Facebook, and holding classes via Zoom.

But for his gym, which he describes as "very hands-on," and which specializes in training athletes, there really is no substitute for face-to-face workouts.

In addition to contacting the Small Business Association, to see how other small gyms and fitness centers are coping during these coronavirus days, Vacca said he's getting in another form of exercise.

"I'm playing a lot of golf these days," said Vacca with a laugh. "I'm hitting a lot of balls and doing a lot of walking."

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With fitness centers and gyms across the country shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic, many fitness studios, apps and instructors are offering free online workout videos and exercise resources. The benefits of exercise are well-documented and in times of stress, the well-being that exercise offers is even more important.

In the list below, you'll find free exercise and nutrition resources to help all ages stay healthy while staying at home including PE classes, HIIT, yoga, meditation, cardio dance, senior workouts, boot camp, Tai Chi and more.

* 24 Hour Fitness: The nationwide gym with over 400 locations is offering free workouts on their YouTube Channel and their fitness app 24GO which has 1,500+ digital and audio-coached workouts.

* 305 Fitness: Have some fun with these cardio dance workouts including hip-hop, pop, throwback 90's, HIIT cardio blast and more from 305 Fitness.

* CorePower Yoga: Check out the CorePower Yoga Live YouTube Channel where they will be streaming classes each day at 10 am, 3 pm and 8 pm ET. You can also see the previously streamed yoga videos. While their studios are closed, they are also offering free access to a number of online classes on their website.

* CorePower Yoga and Growga: Two local fitness groups are teaming up to provide online virtual content to help at risk communities in our area. CorePower Yoga, a franchise with more than 200 locations, and local youth-focused startup Growga will begin offering twice weekly classes designed to keep the whole family moving. The classes are free with the suggestion that participants donate what they can to local nonprofits working to meet the needs of populations throughout the Triangle particularly hurt by the current COVID-19 pandemic. Classes will take place each week on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. and will begin this Tuesday, March 31. See all the details HERE.

* Gold's Gym: Use the Gold's Gym AMP app for free through the end of May with hundreds of workouts. Sign up on their website and use the promo code FIT60 during registration.

* Life Time: This nationwide athletic club, with multiple locations in the Triangle, is offering a large assortment of on-demand workouts available at no charge to the public on their website HERE and the Life Time YouTube channel Members can also access them via their app. Their signature group fitness formats (Alpha and GTX) along with kettlebell kombine, gluteus maxout, en barre, flow and root yoga, meditation Pilates, and a new series of family workouts (to help parents engage the kiddos) are available to stream at any time.

* lululemon: The athletic clothing brand is offering free Instagram live workouts, yoga, meditation and more each day.

* My Fitness Pal: This very popular free app allows users to easily track food intake and calories burned while exercising, breakdown ingredients, log activities, find healthy recipes and get support in their discussion groups.

* O2 Fitness: Locations across the Carolinas are offering free daily streamed and on-demand workouts- everything from soothing yoga, to Silver Sneakers, to high-intensity classes. Personal, 1:1 training sessions are also available via live stream that offer custom exercises and nutrition guidance during this time. See the workouts, including live-stream classes, on the O2 Fitness Facebook page and on-demand workouts on their website. See all the details at go2.o2fitnessclubs.com.

* Orangetheory: In addition to posting new free workout videos every day, Orangetheory has a number of articles available on their website to help you in your fitness journey. See all the details on their website or download the app.

* Peloton: Get a free 90 trial of the Peloton app with thousands of live and on-demand classes for running, strength, toning, cycling, yoga, meditation and outdoor workouts.

* Planet Fitness: Watch free online at-home workouts from Planet Fitness that are open to anyone, including non-members. The workouts are live-streamed on their Facebook page at 7 pm ET each day. They will also be available to watch later, if you cannot join in the live stream. No equipment is needed and the classes last 20 minutes or less.

* SELF: You'll find a good selection of cardio, strength & conditioning, HIIT cardio, boot camp, dumbell workouts and more on the SELF YouTube Channel.

* The Body Coach TV: These free workout videos from Joe, The Body Coach include HIIT workouts, PE classes for the kids at home, workouts for seniors, pregnancy workouts and more. Most of the workouts can be done anywhere and with no equipment.

* YMCA: You'll find a wide variety of free fitness classes and resources on the YMCA360 website including yoga, boot camp, kid's activities, youth sports performance, fitness for older adults, barre, cycle, weightlifting, Tai Chi and more.

YogaJoy: Tune in to the free YouTube Channel from YogaJoy for Kids with videos for kids of all ages. Marney Whitney, who owns YogaJoy is a Chapel Hill mom who offers yoga and mindfulness for preschoolers, families and tweens and teens.

* Yoga With Adriene: The Yoga With Adriene YouTube Channel provides free practices on yoga and mindfulness for all skill levels. She has over 6 million subscribers and the videos are listed in helpful categories including Nurture, Yoga for Beginners, Yoga for Back Pain, Yoga for Weight Loss, Yoga to Heal Stress and many more.

* Becky's Workouts "Dance Jam": Check out this free "Dance Moves" fitness video from Becky Ring, a Group Fitness Instructor in Colorado. She also happens to be the wife of a former high school classmate of mine. Becky has great energy, the cardio workout is fun and it definitely works up a sweat. No equipment is needed. I'll be doing this workout regularly.

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FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AFNS) --

As the COVID-19 pandemic disrupts many aspects of our daily lives, staying fit is something Airmen can and should continue to maintain their physical and mental wellbeing.

According to the American College of Sports Medicine, regular physical activity can help reduce feelings of stress and anxiety. Also, moderately intense physical activity is associated with better immune function.

Staying fit is not only crucial for Airman readiness, but is also vital in reducing our risk of illness like COVID-19, said Col. Thomas Moore, Air Force Health Promotion Branch chief. Now more than ever, it is important for Airmen to maintain physical fitness, in addition to good nutrition and adequate sleep.

The Department of Health and Human Services Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends at least 150 minutes of moderately intense aerobic activity per week or 75 minutes of high intense activity per week.

With current social distancing recommendations, working from home and other limitations aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19, it can be difficult to maintain a fitness routine. To help Airmen and their families, the Air Force Health Promotion Branch collected suggestions on how Airmen can still engage in physical activity.

There are many physical activities Airmen can still engage in, both indoor and outdoor, said Lt. Col. Saunya Bright, Air Force Health Promotion Branch deputy chief. You can take a jog around your neighborhood while also remaining at least six feet away from others, use home cardio machines, or walk briskly around your house a few times a day. You can also engage in strength training at home with things like squats, lunges and push-ups.

Bright also explains that these exercises do not have to be done all once, and can be tailored to fit the shifted routines many Airmen may be facing.

Since many Airmen might feel stuck at home, it may be helpful to spread your workout throughout the day, Bright said. For example, you can do an aerobic workout in the morning, then strength training in the afternoon. Or you could do two shorter cardio sessions instead of a single, longer one.

The Health Promotion Branchs Facebook page also has links to at-home workouts and other tips to stay fit. Additionally, Airmen can rely on virtual resources such as online classes and fitness smart phone applications. Military One Source also has resources and workouts that can be done at home, including a mobile coach to help members stay on track with their fitness goals and at-home workouts.

Health promotion coordinators at Air Force bases are also reaching out to their populations to provide additional resources. For example, Airmen at Incirlik Air Bases fitness center have been sharing workout challenges and guided workouts on their social media platforms.

Many of us may be feeling stressed because of the current COVID-19 pandemic and how it has upended many facets of our daily lives, Moore said. Staying fit and maintaining good nutrition are simple yet vital things we can all do to keep us both mentally and physically healthy.

Moore also suggests making the most of the disruption Airmen may be experiencing and using the time to build healthy habits that could continue when normal schedules return.

Our Air Force Surgeon General, (Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg), has championed Disruptive Innovation, or radical ideas that could lead to significant improvements in our operations, Moore said. I would like to challenge our Airmen to use this time of disruption to engage in Disruptive Renovation. Dont just do what you can to get through these challenging times, but use it as an opportunity to move in a healthier direction. Set a goal to come back to work healthier in at least one way.

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BeachBody CEO Carl Daikeler joins Yahoo Finances On The Move to discuss a surge in demand for home fitness video-streaming services.

JULIE HYMAN: You're watching Yahoo Finance. I'm Julie Hyman. As you see the markets rise today, we've been talking with various companies who are trying to get people active in their own homes. One of them is Beachbody, and we're joined now by the founder and CEO, Carl Daikeler, from Los Angeles.

Carl, your network is already largely online. And I know you've seen a lot of folks continue to sign up for this. How do the logistics work of how you do your classes? I know there have been questions about some of your competitors like a Peloton, for example, which, until earlier this week, was still doing with a skeleton crew in-person, streaming classes. What are you guys doing on that front?

CARL DAIKELER: Well, we've been doing this business model of turning the home, the spare bedroom, the garage, into a makeshift gym for people since 1998. So now the digital platform launched in 2016, but it's never been about live classes.

What we do is we put programs that are structured over the course of, let's say, 80 days or 21 days, to provide a gateway for people to start a program on day one, and then they follow it. They just trigger the next workout, almost like a Netflix model more than a live model.

But what's interesting is we have these 340,000 what we call coaches, who are accountability partners. They put groups together that then follow these workouts together. They do them in Zoom groups, or they do them in Facebook Messenger chat pods. And they're basically holding each other accountable to both a fitness program and a new nutrition program at the same time.

So it's not a live model. But what it is, is a proven model over a specific period of time so that you know you're going to get results in the right sequence of workouts while you're stuck at home.

ADAM SHAPIRO: I am curious what-- you know, as people are signing up to do this, we're hearing health reports that one of the ways to protect your lungs is to do something that exerts and gets you to increase your lung capacity. Is part of your program designed to do that?

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CARL DAIKELER: Well, you know what? That headline that you provided just before the break was-- is tough to hear. And for sure, the best way to preserve your health is healthy lifestyle choices. And that includes some measure of increased activity, and here's the good news, maybe a good headline on the other side of it.

Yesterday, we had more workouts streamed on Beachbody on-demand. Over 700,000 workouts were streamed. And that is over three times the number of workouts that were streamed on actually January 1st, the big New Year's resolution spike. So yes, a proper diet, an approach to fitness that's consistent, and just making sure that you're getting good nutrition, that's the best way to guard yourself from any sort of sickness.

And certainly at a time like this, you want to protect yourself. So it's important for people to find some way to be active, even if you're just going for a walk or a jog or something. Obviously, we'd love it if they plugged into a Beachbody on-demand workout, but do something to get your heart rate going, improve your respiration, and show your body you mean business about being healthy.

MELODY HAHM: Hey, Carl, Melody here. When you think about the winners and losers that we are trying to parse through-- and it feels uncomfortable, right, to think about this being an opportunity-- but in your case, you have been at the helm of Beachbody for two decades, right? So as you think about the ebbs and flows of your own business, when was the last time you saw this kind of surge or this sort of demand at home?

CARL DAIKELER: Well, the original premise of the business was to make the home as gratifying and effective a place to work out as a gym for people like me who either don't like working out or don't like the commute. But and certainly when P90x launched back in the late '90s or early 2000s, that was a spike that none of us expected to see so many people embrace extreme fitness.

The launch of Beachbody on-demand was also a huge rupture. It was brand new. And now we've built over-- we have over 73 different programs, 1.8 million subscribers. We added 275,000 new subscribers since March 15th. That's over 200% increase in the number of people that we're adding week over week over last year. So we've never seen a spike like this.

And look, the last way we want to grow as a company is due to a pandemic. That's not in our business plan. But I will say that it is really gratifying to have a business model that is prolific, that is proven to get people results, that does combine fitness.

And it's important right now-- healthy eating, portion control, and understanding that you got to drink your water, you got to eat your vegetables. We have nutrition programs so that people don't fall apart in the midst of all this anxiety and turbulence. So it really is gratifying to be at this place at this time with 340,000 coaches, who are helping people who would otherwise be wayward. They would let it all go, and they're holding people accountable.

So, you know, look, the real heroes right now are the first responders, the doctors, nurses, paramedics that are going in to the field and working. It's our job to stay at home. But I'm proud that our business can thrive at a time that we sort of here on the back line are helping people stay healthy at home when they're doing the right thing. And that is staying at home so that first responders can do their thing.

JULIE HYMAN: Yeah, we all need a little bit of activity to offset off all that bread also that everyone apparently is baking. Carl Daikeler is the Beachbody founder and CEO. Thank you so much for your time. Appreciate it.

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