Stay fit! List of FREE virtual workouts to try
Some people exercise when eating Keto or Low Carb and some people don’t. I myself started introducing exercise a few months into my Keto journey to overcome a plateau.
I went with running. On a daily basis. Listening to podcasts. Exploring the neighborhood.
I kept this up until I hurt my knee after switching to different shoes. Ouch!
In my running days on an early summer morning by Lake Arlington Heights IL
Since then I’ve moved to walking every day and doing weights. A few times a week I go to Zumba or dance at home.
Mental benefits of exercise
Exercise did help with my stall but more importantly it helped me mentally.
I get up, put my gym clothes on and exercise first thing in the morning. The goal is to hit 10k steps a day and get my heart rate up at least once.
I have a walking pad - compact fold up treadmill - that is perfect for indoor walks and meetings where I just have to listen. I also have powerblocks (weights that stack into one another) and a yoga mat.
I get a sense of achievement when my Fitbit buzzes and confirms the 10k steps. I also enjoy the me time when I exercise (very important as a mom of 2 young kids). It releases tension, anxiety, stress, helps me clear my head or - if I walk slowly - catch up on Social Media and even read a book!
The impact of COVID-19 / Corona Virus
With the current situation, some of our routines are being disrupted. A lot. You might be used to going to the gym or to a class. Meet people there that hold you accountable.
Maybe you even have a personal trainer that you’re working with.
With COVID many workouts have moved to the virtual space. That doesn’t mean you have to pay though.
Exercising virtually for free!
Here’s a list of all the virtual ways to exercise I’ve found so far. If you know of more, please comment and I’ll add to the list.
I’ve added lists for kids at the bottom too if you want to scroll through.
I’m not affiliated with any of these providers and have not tested them all. Sooner or later I will test them though to change things up.
I’ve marked the ones I’m most curious about with a star *
List of free virtual workout, classes and exercise on websites / apps
BodySpace
App with tons of programs to get help with lifting weights
Also available in Google Play store
You enter what areas of the body you want to work on and can pick from multi-week programs where every day you’re walked through different exercises
Has videos to show how to do exercises and lifts
Recommend having at least 2 sets of weights or even better: a Powerbank with weights from 3lbs to 24lbs
List of free virtual workout, classes and exercise channels on YouTube
Pamela Reif
My new favorite since I came across her videos
Follow her on Instagram or check out her Pam app for weekly workout plans ranging from 30-60minutes. Slow to High intensity
Pamela is a german fitness guru. Has her own clothing and food lines and designs all her workouts herself
I’ve been doing her 45min dance based workout plans since January 2021 and have loved it.
For some video you need a booty band or weights but she shares alternatives too
Fitnessblender
My favorite on Youtube! 5.9 mio subscribers seem to agree with me!
Daniel & Kelli - husband and wife - have compiled over 600 FREE full length workout videos. From 15min ones to 60min 1000 kcal workouts
I used to do the 1000 kcal ones and they are great
They do strength, tabatha, HIIT, full-body or focus on certain parts
For some videos you need weights but for most a mat is sufficient
Be warned: They are not Keto fans and every 20th video or so will say something against eating Keto. Just smile and wave lol
Have a few kids workouts
Tone it up
Great to tone up after a Fitnessblender workout or by itself
15min + workouts
Karena & Katrina lead you through exercises at the beach or other dreamy places and help you stretch those muscles and tone
751k subscribers agree that these workouts are worth checking out
Pick from total body workouts to booty to bikini series and even pregnancy workouts
*POPSUGAR Fitness
Pick from Class Fitsugar, Dance Fitsugar, 30-min workouts, Beginner’s workout, Ab workout, butt workout, full-body workout, no equipment cardio workout to yoga, barre, pilates, kickboxing, zumba
Some 10-15min exercises but most are 30min or more
3.63mio subscribers
Have some kids workouts
SELF
The main channel has lots of non-workout related info
15-30min SWEAT with SELF workouts
30min Ready Set SWEAT workouts with Cardio, Strength, Tabatha, HIIT, Abs, Burnout, Strength…
425k subscribers
*Walk at Home
Exercise at home…walking! Brisk walk, boosted walk, classic walk, mega mile, super walk, walk party, iwalk strong, 5k with a twist
I’m definitely intrigued by the above
1.57mio subscribers
Roberta’s Gym
Big variety of short and medium workout videos targeting certain body parts or full body
Seems like an animated person leads through them
New videos added Monday’s, Wednesday’s and Friday’s
1.23mio subscribers
Has kids workouts too
*Yoga with Adrienne
All the yoga: For beginners, back pain, weight loss, risk takers, mental focus, morning routines
You can search by length too
6.24 mio subscribers
FOR KIDS - List of free virtual workout, classes and exercise on websites or apps
Go Noodle
Availabe through a website or app
Engages 14mio kids a month
FOR KIDS - List of free virtual workout, classes and exercise channels on YouTube
Cosmic Kids Yoga
It’s a mix of storytime and yoga with a sprinkling of mindfulness
One episode tells the Frozen story and you yoga along
Lots of different stories. Many Disney inspired.
Different and fun. For parents too!
444k subscribers
*Zumba with Dovydas
Fun Zumba classes and songs for kids to dance along to
Just a few minutes long each, so there’s no time to get bored
Zumba mixes many different dance styles from hip hop to salsa, pop, merrengue and more
UPDATE: I fell in love with Dovydas routines and have been joining his Live classes through his Facebook group too. While he has kid friendly songs. Most of his classes are geared towards adults.
Check out some of the adult Youtube channels above that also offer kids videos!
With all this I hope you will find inspiration to stay fit, exercise, release that stress and have fun at the same time!
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