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The governors mid-March order to close gyms and increasingly strict social distancing practices have thrown a wrench in fitness routines nationwide.

Local fitness experts and their clients have had to adjust in recent weeks as they continue to strive toward their goals.

Im very used to personal training, one-on-one sessions or teaching in front of a group of people with classes, said Becky Jochim, independent personal trainer and Gretna resident. With social distancing, that in person contact has been taken away.

For clients whove been up to it, Jochim said she has conducted one-on-one sessions through Facetime video calls. For small group classes, Jochim has utilized Zoom meetings and Facebook Live.

Its been awesome to keep people moving and keep people healthy, she said. That connection piece is what makes it so hard. Ive been keeping in contact with everyone like I normally would, but the conversations are different and youre having to ask different questions.

While physical fitness is Jochims specialty, she said that monitoring clients stress levels is also important at this time.

Im trying to keep people moving despite everything were going through right now, she said.

Though its an anxious time, filled with the distractions of home and a suffering sense of community, Jochim encourages people to exercise, at the very least, for 10 minutes a day.

Ten minutes is better than nothing, she said. As humans we are meant to move. Its going to clear your mind, help you de-stress.

Jochim encourages people to get creative with their workouts. Locally, a small group of women in her neighborhood gather for a boot camp in Jochims garage each day, ensuring theres enough space to spread out.

One thing that Ive noticed is that there is so much free content out there right now, Jochim said. You can access free workouts 24/7 online.

A lot of people are worried or say, I dont have any equipment at home. Get creative. Grab some laundry detergent containers, fill a milk gallon or water jugs; use soup cans. Utilize the stairs in your home for an incline. I think trainers and people used to going to a gym are just having to be very creative with their workouts right now.

She urges those with questions to reach out to locals in the fitness industry, taking time at home to stay focused on their fitness goals.

It sounds so easy but I just know that a lot of people are out there struggling and worried about too many other things right now besides their health, Jochim said.

She emphasized that current conditions serve as a perfect example as to why health remains highly important.

Im just reminding people to keep your health a priority, Jochim said. I dont want people to give up on themselves during this crazy time.

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Before the coronavirus pandemic, fitness influencer Amanda Kloots had been meaning to start an online subscription service for her workout videos. But she never pulled the trigger.

"I just was at a point where I wanted it to be so perfect, and I was overanalyzing everything," she told BuzzFeed News from her home in Los Angeles.

Of course, everything is different now. Like many fitness professionals all over the world, Amanda has had to figure out how to maintain her livelihood, teaching group fitness and making online fitness content, while isolated in her home. So, she has pivoted, launching a subscription service for her videos while still posting video content and live workouts on her page.

"When all this went down, I was like, you know what? I'm just gonna launch it how it is because people need access right now to at-home workouts. I know I have a voice and I want to get it out there," she said.

That would be stressful enough on its own. But Amanda is also dealing with another huge challenge. Last week, her husband, theater actor Nick Cordero, was hospitalized with COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. He has since been placed on a ventilator and has been unconscious for nearly a week, leaving Amanda as the sole caretaker for their 10-month-old son, Elvis.

Through it all, Amanda has been sharing with her followers her journey juggling both the economic and health consequences of the disease on her family. And despite the many negative headlines about influencers behaving badly during the pandemic, Amanda said her Instagram community has been a huge source of strength for her.

"I'm grateful that I have exercise that I can share with people," she said. "I know that moving your body, no matter how big or how small or for how long in a day will help somebody. ... If there's something about me that inspires you to get up and to smile, and to move your body ... that makes my day ... that's what it's all about."

Also, she added, being able to connect to clients virtually is keeping her family afloat.

"My husband lost his job with this," she said. "We're gonna have hospital bills, and we have a mortgage and we have a car payment and I have to do my best to keep up my business as much as possible because it is my only income at the moment."

The past few weeks have been an unimaginable whirlwind for Amanda and Nick. First, the economic ramifications of the coronavirus hit their family. Nick had been starring in Rock of Ages in Los Angeles, but the show closed until April 15.

Amanda realized she had to pivot to doing all of her training online. So, she hastily built a subscription service for her online workouts, even though it wasn't as perfect as she would have hoped.

"It's just such a great lesson that I learned, retrospectively, sometimes you overanalyze and try to make things so perfect when it doesn't have to be," she said.

One of her clients also helped her out. Aimee Song, the mega fashion influencer with 5.5 million followers, was already doing personal training with Amanda. She suggested that they do their normal session, but live, so others could follow along.

Amanda said she thought "it will be a great way to get through this." She thinks it's amazing how the fitness community has stepped up to pivot to online training.

"I just think it's beautiful, what everybody's been doing is such a beautiful outreach to help people get through this time," she said.

Then, Nick got sick. Amanda said his symptoms were completely different than what they were expecting from COVID-19. One night in early March, he woke up sweaty, chilled, and feeling bad. For a few days after that, though, he was totally fine, Amanda said.

Then, on March 19, Nick started feeling sick again. He spent the next six days in bed, completely exhausted.

"He could not get out of bed, so tired, no energy, that was really his only symptom," she said.

However, Nick didn't have a fever or a cough, so they assumed it couldn't be COVID-19. It wasn't until Nick passed out while trying to change their son's diaper on March 26 that they went to a doctor. The doctor didn't think he had the disease, though, so they sent him home with medication.

Over the weekend, Nick got worse, with heavy breathing and a heavy cough. Finally, he went to the emergency room for new medication. Amanda said they both figured he would be home in a few hours, but he later called her and said his oxygen levels were low and he would be moved to the ICU. After a day in the ICU, Nick called again.

"He said, 'I love you, they have decided to put me on a ventilator with a breathing tube and I'm gonna go unconscious and I don't know when I'll wake up, and I don't know when I'll be able to talk to you again.'"

That was seven days ago, and the last time Amanda has spoken to her husband, who remains unconscious on a ventilator. She says she has been in contact with his care team at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and that he could be on a ventilator for at least a few more days.

"They told us that it's a marathon., not a sprint. .. I just kind of wait by the phone all day and hope for good news," she said. She added that Nick got two false negative tests for COVID-19 before being diagnosed. The third, which they got a sample for by swabbing his chest cavity once he was unconscious, was positive.

Through Nick's battle with the disease, Amanda also has been able to use her platform to share the reality of what it's like when your loved one has coronavirus. But juggling it all, including full-time childcare, has been tough.

"Before you called, I had two breakdowns today it hasn't always been easy," she said.

Despite all the challenges she is facing, Amanda said keeping up her online fitness content has been helpful for her emotionally. She said after Nick got sick, Aimee told her she didn't have to continue with the workouts if she didn't want to. She said she told her, "I really need this therapy right now, and I need you to be my buddy right now," she said.

"Because otherwise my day gets away with me," she said. "And for my therapy, and my mental clarity, and my positivity that I need in order to be there for my son right now and to be just present, I need this workout."

Amanda said the reaction and support from her online community has been overwhelming.

"It's been so wonderful ... the outreach, I can't keep up," she said. "The prayers and the thoughts and the people who are joining me in my live workouts or my online workouts ... it just has been honestly overwhelming."

She added: "When Nick wakes up from all of this, and he hears everything that has happened, it's going to take him so many days to process this, he will cry so hard."

Amanda said from her perspective as an influencer, she thinks "the climate has changed" for online content creators in this new world. But maybe, she said, that's not such a bad thing.

"It's hard to put on your brand-new dress and take your photo," she said. "It definitely is a different Instagram world. But you know, maybe we needed that little check-in with reality and life and what we have to be grateful for."

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ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- All Virginia fitness centers are closed until June 10 by order of Governor Northam.1 This order places a terrible financial hardship on all gyms in Virginia. It also makes it very difficult for Virginia residents to stay in shape. Having a strong immune system is closely tied to staying in shape.2 Governor Northam ordered gyms to close to reduce the opportunity of COVID-19 to spread between members. But in doing so, he also made it more difficult for people to maintain their first line of defense a healthy immune system fueled by regular exercise.

Virtual Personal Training and Virtual Fitness Classes

To help meet the public need for safe and effective home workout programming, gyms across Virginia are retooling their services to provide virtual training options to help their members stay in shape. One gym that has been in forefront of virtual training is Sand & Steel Fitness of Alexandria VA. They provide Virtual Personal Training, Virtual Fitness Classes, and Home Workout Plans. Each designed for your living room using the exercise equipment that you already own.

Virtual Personal Training ($$$): provides two-way, interactive, video coaching on workouts individually crafted for members to do in their home gym or living room. Each workout is custom-designed in advance using only the exercise equipment specified by the member.

Virtual Fitness Classes($$): are live, interactive, two-way video classes featuring Yoga, Bodyweight Metcon, Zumba, and Beyond Stretch. All workouts can be done with no equipment in a 4 x 6 foot area. An "On Demand" service is available for people who want to participate in a pre-recorded class.

Home Workout Plans ($): Simply Fit, Burn30, Dumbbell Strong are your minimal equipment options great if you are working out in your living room or home gym.

The Coronavirus creates an unprecedented time of stress, financial instability, and fear for all Americans. The world must change. But one thing is not changing. Humans have to exercise safely to stay in shape. Don't let the state-mandated quarantine cost you your health. Find a virtual personal trainer or virtual fitness class. Because the healthier you are, the better America is going to be.

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Virtual Personal Training, Virtual Fitness Classes

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As students learn and employees work remotely, ChargerREC is helping the campus community stay fit and connected through exercise classes, activities, and programs that are all offered completely online.

April 8, 2020

By Renee Chmiel, Office of Marketing and Communications

Robert Torrens 20, a personal trainer and group fitness instructor for ChargerREC, the University of New Havens department of campus recreation, has gotten creative as he has continued to lead group exercise (GroupX) classes from home. He realizes that when working out from home, not everyone has access to free weights or other fitness equipment. So, hes been designing his classes to include household substitutions for weights, such as bottles of laundry detergent.

Torrens, who also serves as a building supervisor and an adventure recreation leader at ChargerREC, is focused on helping the University community feel connected while they work toward achieving their fitness goals from home. An ACE certified personal trainer, Torrens has been a part of ChargerRECs Ask a Trainer videos on Instagram, responding to viewers in real time.

It gives the students and staff extra social interaction, as some of them are away from family and friends, said Torrens, a forensic science major. In the classes and live videos, my main goal for participants is that they are able to maintain or, perhaps, begin an active lifestyle, despite the possible challenges of working out at home.

Torrens is part of a team of students now working with Bella Miceli 13, assistant director of fitness and wellness at ChargerREC, to plan virtual fitness and wellness sessions. ChargerREC now offers two or three live sessions each day on its Instagram page, @chargerrec, or through Zoom.

In addition to the interactive Ask a Trainer videos, ChargerREC offers meditation classes and wellness talks on Instagram. Zoom classes include strength, cardio, and yoga, which are designed for participants working out from home. Classes such as Household HIIT (high-intensity interval training) make use of household items such as paper plates, and QuaranTraining is an indoor boot-camp-style class. The schedule, which changes weekly, is posted on myCharger.

Amelia Appell 20, a personal trainer, GroupX class instructor, and adventure recreation leader, was already collaborating with her colleagues at ChargerREC to brainstorm new ways to keep the community connected even before the University decided that the spring semester would be finished remotely.

Engaging with the campus community is so crucial for students, faculty, and staff as we try to establish a sense of normality during this challenging time, said Appell, a criminal justice and national security double major. By providing these virtual platforms to our campus, we are not only showing individuals that the campus is still providing for them, but we are also helping people maintain healthy lives.

In addition to virtual fitness and wellness, ChargerREC is expanding its recreation offerings to include video game ladder tournaments, esports tournaments, and virtual viewing parties for popular shows such as Better Call Saul. Students can also compete in weekly tournaments on Plato, an app for chatting and playing games with others.

During this challenging time, we must stay engaged with our Charger community, said Miceli. Whether it is through academics, office hours, active or passive programming, or just checking in, it shows that our students matter and that we care about them.

Members of ChargerREC are serving on a task force with representatives from other campus departments that is continually creating ways to connect with students virtually.

Ananya Khatri 21 M.A., a certified group-fitness instructor who is conducting virtual yoga and meditation classes, says these sessions are especially beneficial during uncertain times to help students manage stress. She has also collaborated with the International Services Office to offer a meditation session on Instagram live.

For Khatri, a candidate in the Universitys graduate program in industrial/organizational psychology, connecting with students virtually to help them reduce their anxiety is especially important. For her thesis, she is working with Stuart Sidle, Ph.D., executive director of the Universitys Center for Teaching Excellence, to research mindfulness training through immersive virtual reality, mediating empathy, and affective and cognitive well-being.

I want to help students see more than one perspective on this situation, said Khatri, who, as a graduate assistant for the Dean of Students Office, is also developing a well-being newsletter. While we are at home, we have social media to help us cope with the anxiety and stress of the current situation. Reaching students through social media is one of the best tools, and ChargerREC is definitely using it to its full potential.

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The Fitness Marshall's high-energy dance workouts inject a little brightness into our days whenever we tune in. In today's good news, he's now taking his signature style and humor to YouTube Live for a workout you can do right from your living room, and all to benefit a nonprofit.

The Fitness Marshall (aka Caleb Marshall) is leading the workout on Thursday, April 9, for the It Gets Better Project, a nonprofit organization that aims to "uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth around the globe." The Fitness Marshall's workout, which will be live streamed on the It Gets Better Project's YouTube channel, is the first in a new weekly series featuring LGBTQ+ social media influencers. The goal is "to provide unique, fun, and lighthearted content to engage the LGBTQ+ community" during a tough time, the organization said in a press release. When you tune in, you'll have the option to donate to the It Gets Better Project through a YouTube fundraising link. Class FitSugar favorite Jake Dupree and Nike master trainer Holly Rilinger are slated to appear in coming weeks.

The Fitness Marshall goes live at 3 p.m. PT/6 p.m. ET on April 9, and you can follow the It Gets Better Project on YouTube to stay apprised of other episodes as they're announced. Until then, we'll be over here getting warmed up with The Fitness Marshall's latest cardio dance workout set to "Physical" by Dua Lipa.

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VIRTUAL FITNESSThese instructor-led workouts will motivate you to get off the couch.

Move to the music with Upbeats FitnessMusic, a time-tested workout motivator, guides the concept atUpbeats Fitness(pictured above).While the studio itself is closed, customers can livestream the beat-based classesincluding Vinyasa yoga, cardio kickboxing and barrefor $5 per class. Use the code COMMUNITY to try your first one for free.

Cinematic yoga from SanctuaryThis tech-enabled micro-retreat, covered in ourMarch issue, currently streams its visually stunningyoga videosfor free. Treat yourself to a feel good Yoga Flow sequence with Mexico or Morocco as a backdrop.

Blend yoga and fitness with Alo MovesCapitol Hill-basedAlo Movesoffers thousands of classes that focus on yoga, fitness and meditation for a range of experience levels. Their 14-day free trial (unlimited access is $20 per month after) means that your body, and not your wallet, will break a sweat.

Virtual group training with Ekstasis Strength and ConditioningMike Seilo opened Ekstasis Strength and Conditioning for groups and individuals to fine-tune their fitness goals free of the usual macho fanfare. Now hes taking the concept virtual. For $50 a week, his team will customize a workout program complete with a weekly check-in via FaceTime, or you can partake in small group training at $55/class per person.

Bust a move with Dance Church GoSeattle-based choreographer Kate Wallich started Dance Church ten years ago as an inclusive space for attendees to move their bodies in guided dance-inspired classes accompanied by a playlist of multi-genre pop, and now Dance Church Go brings that wildly popular experience online. All classes on Dance Church Go are donation-based on a sliding scale.

Gameday Conditioning with TruFusionIn an effort to keep the community active,TruFusion Washington, co-owned by Russell Wilson and Alex Rodriguez, is offering two free weeks of online classesincluding Pilates, circuit training, Hatha yoga, and high-intensity training until its Bellevue (and soon Ballard) location can re-open for business.

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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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Fitbit Versa 2

We all need a bit of a kick up the backside every once in a while, and the Fitbit Versa 2 is the boot that will come swinging in 2020.Complete with heart rate monitor, distance tracking for running, swimming, weight trainingand cycling, a sleep tracker and a music app, this can be your reliable training companion for 2020. Dump your gym buddy ASAP.

Weider 200lb Dumbbell Kit with Rack

Why would you want to spend all that money on gym memberships when you can keep making gains with with aweight rack and dumbbells at home?This set-up is compact and fits in a small corner of your room. It includes pairs of anti-roll dumbbells ranging from4.5KG, 6KG, 9KG, 11KG and 15KG, so you can give your biceps, chest or legsa blast any time of day.

Nike Zoom Gravity

Designed for quick tempo runs and winning races, theNike Zoom Gravity comes withforefoot propulsion and grippy, multi-surface traction, to make the most out of any run. Plus, they look fierce.

Impact Whey Protein

This istop-quality protein ata veryreasonable price. MyProtein's Impact Whey seriescomes in more than 40 flavours and it's made from natural ingredients.

Men's Health Textured Foam Roller

One of Men's Health'svery own foam rollers, this oneis perfect for quick stabilising exercises at home or when away in a hotel room.It's the ideal width to help out with stretches and deep-tissue massages, increasing your range of motion without feeling uncomfortable.

Apple Watch Series 5 GPS, 44mm Space Grey Aluminium Case with Black Sport Band - S/M & M/L

Apple continues to release some of the top smartwatches in the market and the Series 5isa powerhouse that will keep you on track whether you're inthe office, the gym, or out and about.From an improved heart rate monitor to an "always-on" display, this new iteration is convenient, stylish and a handy companion.

Nike Epic React Flyknit

Want a shoe that looks good in and out of the gym? Nike'sEpic React Flyknit 2 is exactly that,with a punchy look and lightweight feel. And they're seriously comfortable, too. Enough said.

Men's Training Mat, Black/Red

Perfect for home workouts, yoga trips and mobility sessions, Adidas' training mat gives 10mm of responsive cushioning and has a ridged texture on its underside to prevent slipping.

RDX Synthetic 12oz Leather Boxing Gloves - G

If you want to make like Anthony Joshua and take up boxing in 2020, you'll want to start with asolid pair of boxing gloves.They're designed to deflect hard punches across the knuckles to maximise comfort, and have palm ventilation to reduce sweat and keep you in the fight for longer.

Rival Fitted Pullover Breathable Running Hoodie

Everyone looks good in navy blue, and this soft, breathable andfitted hoodie from Under Armour is no exception. It's lightweight, too so can be stashed away in your gym bag and go unnoticed.

Garmin Vvoactive 4, GPS Smartwatch, Features Music, Body Energy Monitoring, Animated Workouts, Pulse Ox Sensors and More, Shadow Gray/Silver

If you want a fitness tracker that does more than just monitor your steps, the Vivoactive 4 is your friend.It logs your total health, including energy levels and stress spikes to help you organise the best time in your day to fit in a workout and get the most out of your session.Amazon is also dropping the price on this mega fitness watch by 5% right now, so grab it and run.

GL Foundation Short Sleeve Tee

Treat a loved one(or yourself) to a new, stylish Under Armour tee.

Gold Standard 100% Whey Powder

We get that it can be hard to find the perfect protein to fuel your training, but you can never go wrong with Optimum Nutrition. This one'shalf-price right now, so get it before it's gone.

Polo Ralph Lauren 3 pack sport ankle socks with polo player in white/white/royal blue/red

18.50

Sales are the best time to invest in the necessities.ThesePolo Ralph Lauren socks are what you need to inject a bit of style to your workout, and are currently on sale on ASOS.You get four different designs because mixing up your sock-game is important and they make a great treat for you or a last-minute stocking filler.

Apple Watch Series 4, GPS and Cellular, 44mm Silver Aluminium Case with Sport Band, White

We've already mentioned the Series 5 watch, but sometimes going for the previous model is the smartest way to pick up a bargain.The previous model has many of the best features from the newest Apple Watch, such asa heart-rate monitor, Apple Pay compatibility, andmusic streaming, but for a lower price.

Opti Vinyl Barbell and Dumbbell Set - 50kg

This barbell and dumbbell kit is a great starter pack for your home gym,especially if you're beginning your fitness journey.

Alphaskin 3 stripe leggings

32.25

Featuring a stretch waistband and a form-fitting design, Adidas' Alphaskin 3-stripe leggings are the ultimate winter training upgrade, keeping you warm on runs or cardio commutes.

2019 Apple AirPods with Charging Case

Apple's AirPods are pretty divisive in terms of looks, but there's no beating the audio quality these little buds produce. They'reperfect for the gym as there are no pesky wires to contend with, and they have a long battery life with the charging case, so you'll be blasting through a week's worth of gym sessions with just a few hours of charge.

ASOS 4505 ski socks in neon orange

We're already hip-deep into the Ski season, and if you need some new items to upgrade your slope outfit, look no further than ASOS.They're comfortable, durable and have thicker shin-guards to stop that annoying boot irritation.

Nike Training 625ml water bottle in black

Nike is providing the goods for you to stay hydrated during your next workout.Easy to wash and with a push/pull spout to make drinking a bit easier, this is a great bottle to throw into your gym bag.

Band 5 Activity and Health Trackers

There are many fitness trackers to choose from, but this one from Honor has a lot of features geared towards the active sportsman.It collects your data to give you the optimum time in your day to exercise, and tracks everything from your swim stroke to your blood-oxygen levels.

Nudic Fitness Running Armband Phone Holder Bag, Multi Pockets For Phone Of Upto 6.2 inch Compatible with Iphone 6s, 7, 8, X, Samsung Galaxy S7, S8, S9, Plus, Note 8, Oneplus 5t, Google Pixel, Huawei

With this running armband, you can keep the tunes blasting without your phone bouncing around in your pocket and putting you off-stride it's a no-brainer if you have a long run on the horizon.

Pro Power Boxing Set

This provides you witheverything you need to get your jab rivalling Tyson Fury. It comes with a pair of hook and jab pads, hand wraps, the all-importantgloves and a weighted skipping rope to build aerobic capacity on the double.

Reebok Yoga Exercise Mat

If 'become a yogi' in 2020 is on your resolution list, this comfortable, grippy mat will help. Use it at home or in classes.

Apple AirPods Pro with Wireless Charging Case

The latest iteration of the Apple AirPods have active noise cancellation built into the shorter, more refined wireless buds for comfort, audio quality and style.These earphones are among some of the best on the market from 2020, and are perfect if you just want to plug into the music and focus on nothing but your set.

Beast Rope Elite Premium Speed Skipping Rope for Fitness

Skipping is an often overlooked exercise to improve your stamina, but learning to master this under-utilised movement is easy with thisweighted rope.

Fitbit Ionic

Fitbit's Ionic watchis an absolute monster for helping you achieve your fitness goals.Record your progress across multiple activities, like cycling, running, swimming and other sports(even fencing)with this watch.Connect your credit cards, stream music, count your steps and calories and follow some personalised exercises and workoutswith the dynamic coach. Oh, and it also tells the time, because, er, it's a watch.

Ab-Roller, Knee Mat, Resistance Band, Incline Push-up Bars, Jump Rope And Bag Kit

24.99

This kit from Diamond Fitnessincludes all a handful ofitems namely, an ab wheel with a knee mat, a resistance band, incline push-up bars and ajump rope tohelp you to start changing your body in just a few weekswithout any expensive gym memberships.

Weight Lifting Gloves for Bodybuilding with Full Palm Protection

Callouses might be a rite-of-passage in the gym, but protecting your hands and wrists are a pretty good idea if you're planning on lifting heavily in the new year.These gloves are also a cheap alternative to the bigger brands.

Sports Duffle Bag with Shoes Compartment, BPA Free Water Bottle and Arm Band

26.95

Thinking about picking up every item on this list? Same. But you're going to need a bag to take all your equipment to the gym.This duffle carrierhas a special shoe compartment to swap out your trainers, and is great if you're jumping straight from the office to the gym.

Beats Studio Wireless Bluetooth Over-Ear Headphones with Pure Adaptive Noise Cancelling & Mic/Remote, Blue

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