Gyms remain in the Corona crisis. But what to do when the daily urge to move is in front of closed doors? No problem, because various YouTube channels and fitness apps for smartphones and tablets bring the sports studio and trainer directly into our living room.
Yoga on a laptop
Mady Morrison’s YouTube channel offers short yoga sessions or longer tutorials. From full-body workouts to anti-stress yoga to slow-down flow, there is something for everyone. The nice thing: the sessions have different lengths and appeal to both beginners and advanced. Simply roll out the yoga mat in the living room, laptop on and go!
Short but intense strength training
BodyRocks is one step harder. Short, but sweaty intensive programs are just right for everyone who can neither go to the gym nor have time for a two-hour workout.
Another way to better coordinate your own training program are fitness apps for smartphones and tablets. In contrast to the free YouTube channels, you usually have to invest a few cents to use the full range of mobile offers. Which fitness app you ultimately choose depends on your sporting preferences.
Motivate these apps
For "Workouts at home" for iOS and Android, the name says it all. The app offers daily workouts for the chest, legs, stomach and buttocks. Before you start, there are always exercises to warm you up, with special attention being paid to stretching. Practical: All exercises are presented using animations or sample videos.
If you want to do sports, an app can replace your personal trainer, for example. "Sworkit" for iOS and Android should help, among other things, to lose weight and improve endurance. It does not matter whether you are still a beginner or have already had workout experience. With more than 400 exercises, there should be something for everyone. The basic program is free of charge, but after a one-week trial period, a monthly or annual membership fee will be charged.