Binge-eating while binge-watching have you worried about the quarantine 15? There's a free fitness app for that.
Staying in is no excuse to stop staying fit — or worse, put on the “quarantine 15” from binge-eating while binge-watching as you shelter in place.
So gym chains such as Planet Fitness PLNT, +12.91% have been jumping on the home sweat sessions bandwagon — such as streaming free exercise classes on Facebook FB, +1.69% or Google-owned GOOG, +1.56% YouTube. The good news for consumers: Most of these workouts are free for the time being, with boutique fitness brands extending their free trial periods or waiving their fees entirely while many countries including the U.S. call on residents to shelter in place or quarantine themselves.
DAILY BURN: Stream thousands of yoga, barre, Pilates, cardio, strength training and high intensity workouts — as well as specialized sessions for women who are pregnant or postpartum — over your smart TV or laptop. Daily Burn is currently extending its 30-day free trial to 60 days, with premium access to all new members to boot. After that, it’s $14.95 a month for the Basic subscription, $19.95 for Premium, and members can cancel anytime.
BARRY’S BOOTCAMP: Work up a sweat with free, 20-minute versions of Barry’s Bootcamp’s signature cardio and strength-training classes on Instagram. The studio is posting three workouts a day, which will be announced the day before through Instagram Stories under the @barrys handle, so you can mark your calendar.
DOWN DOG: This family of yoga apps, including Down Dog, Yoga for Beginners, HIIT, Barre, and 7 Minute Workout, will be free until May 1. But students and teachers, as well as health care professionals fighting coronavirus, will have free access until July 1. Otherwise, memberships run $7.99 a month, or $49.99 a year.
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