You’re used to the motivation of a group exercise class, and you’re struggling to find the will to work out without your usual gym buddy. It’s tough to stay on track when your routine has been turned upside down.
Technically, you don’t need to work out. You can sink into your couch and marathon “Love Is Blind” until you can’t stand the sound of Jessica’s voice anymore. But there are lots of good reasons why you should consider working up a sweat. Chief among them is that exercise is an effective way to control stress.
There’s currently an incredible slew of free resources available, including free trials galore from fitness-app providers. Make the best of your time inside, and focus your thoughts on something other than the anxiety-producing news cycle. Here are 10 places you can access free fitness content while you’re at home:
Nike Training Club
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Nike has opened up its app’s premium content to all users. Premium content includes training programs and tips from Nike athletes, and there are workouts to suit all types of exercisers, from runners to yogis. Many of these workouts can be done using just bodyweight or with basic equipment like a medicine ball or dumbbells.
You don’t need to pay a fortune for a gym membership to stay fit, here are 5 of the best free fitness apps for beginners. The Nike Training Club app has something to suit everyone with over 190 workouts taught by Nike Master Trainers. They have personalized training guides and a variety of workouts including yoga, cardio, HIT, endurance and mobility. MyFitnessPal is a diet tracker, calorie counter and fitness motivator. Users can log daily workouts and body measurements to keep track of their goals and calories burned. It has a huge food database and you can scan barcodes to get an accurate account of your calorie intake. Seven Minute Workout is ideal for those who don’t have the time to do long workouts but want to stay fit. It’s designed to provide maximum benefits in the shortest time possible and no equipment is required. SWEAT: Kayla Itsines Fitness is a fitness community app created by Australian influencer Kayla Itsines. The app allows users to follow along with targeted daily workouts, follow meal plans and connect with others doing the same. The app is free to download however on-going use requires a subscription. Whether you’re advanced or a beginner Daily Yoga is great for people of all levels interested in yoga and meditation. It offers a variety of classes, tutorials, and workouts and allows users to track their progress and engage with other users
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Hit download on this app with a thriving fitness community, and enjoy a seven-day free trial. The app has weeks and weeks of fitness content, most of it requiring no equipment whatsoever. The company has donated $100,000 to the World Health Organization and the U.N.’s COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund, and users can also choose to donate directly to the fund when they register.
Down Dog Yoga
For those searching for something a bit calmer, Down Dog Yoga is opening up access to all of its apps for a limited time. Content will be completely free until May 1. The company is also providing free access to students, teachers and healthcare workers until July 1. Why bother grabbing a mat? Bending and twisting into numerous yoga poses isn’t just a tool for increasing flexibility; it’s a stress-busting activity that also happens to be family-friendly.
Peloton
The at-home studio cycle giant is now offering an extended 90-day trial (usually 30 days) for customers new to the app through April. You don’t need an expensive bike or treadmill to take advantage of the offer, either. Download the app on a tablet for access to spin, yoga and cross-training class options for a whole three months of free content. If you already have a bicycle, put it on a trainer to ride indoors without investing thousands in a Peloton.
Daily Burn
Daily Burn is the app to download if you’re desperately missing the excitement of in-person fitness classes. Daily Burn features a selection of upbeat instructors and fun classes. While live workouts have been put on hold because of coronavirus, there’s no shortage of content on the app. The company is also offering people an extended 60-day free trial. Current users can reach out to support to redeem the offer, as well.
Sworkit
Kids driving you up the wall? You love them to bits, but it’s tough to find ways to entertain them every second of the day — especially if you’re trying to focus while working from home. The lovely folks at Sworkit have put together a selection of workouts that will help your kids burn off some energy while you’re all cooped up together.
Orangetheory Fitness
While this company has been forced to close its physical locations, it hasn’t fizzled out into nothingness. Fans of the chain can hop online and experience Orangetheory at home. Each day, a new workout video is posted. Content is also available via the app.
Fitbit Premium
Fitbit, one of the most recognizable names in the fitness wearables world, is giving users a 90-day trial of its premium app offerings. The upgraded content includes advanced sleep tools, guided programs, dynamic workouts and more.
Calm
Keeping your mind fit is just as important as paying attention to your physical self. Calm, the popular app for relaxation, sleep, and meditation, has a handy page of free resources for people seeking to cultivate a safe mental headspace during uncertain times.
Check out Instagram
Fitness pros around the country are taking to Instagram to live-stream workouts. Celebrity fitness trainer Phil Catudal has been live-streaming workouts via Instagram. Interested? Follow along at @trainedbyphil. Workouts go live daily and are also uploaded later to IGTV and YouTube. The sessions are simple and easy to customize with whatever you have lying around the house, plus they’re family-friendly. Advanced tips are offered for fitness enthusiasts wanting a tougher workout.
Steph Coelho is a writer for BestReviews. BestReviews is a product review company with a singular mission: to help simplify your purchasing decisions and save you time and money. BestReviews never accepts free products from manufacturers and purchases every product it reviews with its own funds.
