The gyms may be closed, but that shouldn't stop you from wanting to stay healthy! We've curated a list of the top fitness blogs/ websites, apps, free online classes, and equipment to help keep you active- and sane- during the quarantine.
Fitness Blogs and Websites
Filled with LOTS of resources from printable workout calendars to workout challenges and food recipes, Blogilates is a great place to keep on a regimented schedule.
Daily Burn's website is a collection of hundreds of workout videos from yoga, Pilates, strength training, and more that are curated to do from home. They are currently offering a 30-day free trial.
BeachBody is the ultimate workout website. They feature thousands of workout classes that can be streamed from your smart TV, laptop, or their app. Their membership features access to workouts and a specialized meal plan.
Les Mills has brought their gyms online with fitness classes that can be completed at home. Receive access to over 800 videos across 13 different programs with new videos added each month. They are currently offering a free 14-day trial.
Ran by moms, for moms (and everyone else), this fitness blog inspires everyone to lead a healthy life- whatever that may look like for each person. You can find workouts, healthy recipes, and even self-care tips.
Mindbodygreen has been connecting soul with science for 10 years. Their blogs include topics on mindfulness, movement, health, parenting, and more! They also offer a nutrition program and several online classes.
This blog may not include anything about workouts, but it does contain some great information that helps people understand that healthy living is fuss-free and inexpensive. You can find yummy recipes and weekly meal prep plans.
Fitbit's blog is more than promoting their fitness products. They contain insightful information on eating well, different ways to get moving, how to make sure your body is happy ( sleeping well, how to prevent injuries, ect...).
Fitness Blender believes that fitness should be accessible to everyone, everywhere, regardless of income or access to a gym. They offer over 500 free fitness videos, custom workouts, meal plans, and so much more!
Yoga Anytime
Yoga Anytime features all things yoga. They have over 2,600 videos to help you move, heal, connect, begin, and/or teach yoga lead by yoga experts who lead practices and meditations for all styles, levels, and duration while integrating the body, mind, and heart. They are currently offering a free 15-day trial.
Gain access to Pilates workouts anytime, anywhere. With over 3,400 Mat and equipment classes for any experience level, you can fully customize your Pilates journey with filters for any duration, level, equipment, prop, or special need with new videos added every week. There are even plenty of resources for Pilates teachers. They are currently offering a free 15-day trial.
Fitness Apps
This app may be geared more towards females, but the workouts and meal plans are designed for everyone. Each workout plan is comprised of five workouts to be completed in five days and change on a weekly basis.
Created by Gold's Gym, this app is a fitness and training app featuring custom workouts designed for both the gym and home, coaching and music. They are currently offering a free 7-day trial.
Working out can't get any easier than with Seven, as their workouts only take 7 minutes! Seven’s workouts are based on scientific studies to provide the maximum benefit in the shortest time possible and are designed to be completed at home.
Created by the loved athletic brand, this app is filled with several 15- 45 minute workouts for all levels. The workout collections offer a set of recommended workouts and guidance from our Nike Trainers and some of your favorite athletes. They are currently offering the Premium feature for free until further notice.
Stay active, reduce stress, and feel good with hundreds of workouts that are always free with celebrity trainers and articles on taking care of yourself both mentally and physically. You can access all of these workouts for free!
8Fit helps you become healthier and happier by putting fitness and nutrition experts in your pocket. Get customized workout and meal plans to help you reach your wellness goals. They currently offer free workouts as well as a membership that gives you access to customized meal plans and complete workout programs, targeted to your fitness level.
This fitness app is for people new to fitness, who want to supplement their current fitness habits, or who are just too busy to make it to the gym. They even offer a whole collection of workouts for kids for free! They are currently offering a free 7-day trial.
Free Online Classes from Local Gyms and Studios
Mecha in Boulder is now offering some of their workout classes online via Zoom. Click here to view their weekly schedule.
Orange Theory is a chain of gyms around the country, but Boulder is home to a few locations. They are currently posting daily free workout videos to do at home that can be found here.
For its members, LifeTime Fitness offers a free workout app complete with 30-day training programs. Click here to access the app.
Bring your barre workouts to your home with Pure Barre Go and Pure Barre On Demand. Pure Barre GO offers access to the fastest, most effective full-body workouts, anytime, anywhere. Pure Barre On Demand will help you create, complement, or completely redefine your fitness routine at home or on the go. They are also offering a free week of unlimited live streaming hosted by the Boulder location. Click here to view the at home workout options.
The Longmont Rec Center has brought their fitness classes online! They are posting daily videos on both YouTube and Facebook.
Fitness Equipment for the Home
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Foam rollers offer some amazing benefits after your workout. Click here to view several options.
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Add a challenge to basic workouts with light weight dumbbells. They work to build lean muscles. Click here to view a light weight dumbbell set.
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Work your core and test your balance with a stability ball. Click here to view a stability ball.
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Just like dumbbells, ankle and wrist weights add a level of difficulty to any workout. Click here to view some.
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Now that we're doing our workouts at home, it's nice to have a mat for yoga or floor workouts. Lululemon's mat is highly rated and sweat resistant. Click here to view it.
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Kettlebells have become a favorite piece of equipment for crossfit enthusiasts and is a great tool to use in several workouts. Click here to view some.
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Jump roping is a great way to get your cardio in without running or biking. Click here to view a great jump rope option.