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While the public health crisis of COVID-19 has forced everyone indoors, it has created a secondary issue for a lot of people—boredom. And that boredom has resulted in a lot of excessive snacking … and more than a few extra pounds.
Fitness enthusiasts are longing for their workout routine, but, unfortunately, most gyms are closed due to social-distancing regulations. Although restrictions are now starting to relax in some areas, heading back to the gym may not be the safest or wisest choice. If you have underlying health conditions that put you at risk, or if you live with or near people who do, the best thing to do for your community may be to stay home.
However, it is still important to get some exercise! Not only does it keep you healthy, but it can work wonders for anxiety and depression. So, what are your options? Use the tools you already have at your disposal—your home and the internet. Fashion Reverie has curated a list of online fitness alternatives that you can utilize right from your living room.
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This workout option requires a substantial monetary investment of $1500 for the Mirror itself and $39 a month for classes. But the benefits are big, as it’s a body-alignment tool and virtual personal trainer all rolled into one. You can interact live with instructors, check your form, get feedback and receive personalized programs to help you meet your goals. There are dozens of classes available to download, so you can exercise whenever you want.
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Tone It Up founders Karena Dawn and Katrina Scott have built a women’s fitness empire that includes everything from protein powders to nutrition programs to exercise equipment. For $12.99 a month, they have expanded to include online classes, adding new classes every week to keep things fresh.
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For $15 a month or $99 a year, you can access hundreds of different workouts from trusted trainers for every skill level. This is perfect for someone who wants to keep mixing it up. To challenge your muscles, experts recommend switching workouts every two months or so.
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If you have a strong fitness base, and don’t want to lose now that your gym is closed, Physique 57 is for you. Physique 57 is a technique of constant interval training that is so hardcore most devotees report noticeable changes in their bodies after two weeks! The 57 refers to 57 minutes each workout takes. The program is $24.99 a month or $249 yearly.
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Are you a fitness newbie who has decided to take advantage of all your free time and begin a workout routine? DOYOUYOGA has yoga classes from first-day beginners to extremely advanced. A monthly pass is only $12 or $96 for an entire year.
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The Sweat with Kayla movement has exploded across Instagram in the past few years. Make no mistake about it, her workouts are tough! For $19.99 a month, she has designed programs for people of all sizes and fitness levels from post-pregnancy to powerlifting. The app also provides users with weekly clean-eating meal plans and grocery lists.
Here are a few notes to help you along. 1)You should consult with your doctor before you begin a new exercise regimen. If you’re a beginner, make sure you start slow. 2)When working out, a good way to make sure you’re not overexerting yourself is by having a conversation—if you’re too winded to talk, dial it back. 3)It sounds crazy but if you wake up horribly sore after a workout, repeating the previous days workout is actually a good way to alleviate soreness. 4)Wear loose, comfortable clothes, and have a fan ready for warmer weather to avoid overheating. 5)And be sure to drink lots of water!
—Cameron Grey
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