With restaurants shutting down, millions out of work and the entire nation encouraged to stay at home, those of us who are used to always being on our feet and moving around during the workday are likely to be going a bit stir-crazy. Luckily, many fitness companies and professionals now offer online options for staying physically active and require little-to-no equipment to do so. Plus, exercising regularly helps keep your immune system strong.

Arnold Schwarzenegger 
Former Mr. Olympia, Governor of California, and Hollywood action star, Arnold Schwarzenegger, is among the celebrities urging the public to stay home to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. Recently, Arnold created an at-home, no gym equipment required workout to stay fit while staying indoors.

Bobby Maximus 
Best-selling author, UFC veteran, and Men’s Health Magazine Writer, Bobby Maximus, has created a free one month, no gear program; all that is required is an open, empty space.

The Class by Taryn Toomey 
Through simple, repetitive calisthenics and plyometrics, The Class now offers its workout for the mind and body via live streaming classes daily, with guided instruction and powerful music included in every session. No equipment is required and upon sign up, you’ll be enrolled in a 14-day free trial.

ClassPass
ClassPass is offering access to its digital library of 4,000 on-demand workouts, simply set up a free account. You can also join a live streaming class and support local businesses by purchasing credits, no monthly fees apply (100% of the livestream class proceeds go direct to studios until June 1st).
 

Daily Burn
Daily Burn, a virtual workout site with monthly subscriptions, is currently offering a free 60-day trial.

DAREBEE
DAREBEE is a non-profit, ad-free global fitness resource offering thoroughly researched and tested fitness routines and information -- all free of charge -- including their current "Abs of Steel 30-day challenge."

Loco Motion
Loco Motion, a movement practice designed to increase strength, mobility, coordination, and rhythm through body movement, it is a combination of capoeira, yoga, dance, and gymnastics. While their gym is currently closed they are hosting online and Instagram classes to help keep people moving.

MWH Method
Melissa Wood designed MWH Method by incorporating movement, mindful eating, and meditation. During both your free 7-day trial as well as an ongoing monthly membership, you gain access to a new workout video each week as well as 60+ workouts and guided meditations.

Nourish Move Love
The health, fitness lifesyle blog, Nourish Move Love, offers a free library of home workouts for all fitness levels, from HIIT (high-intensity interval training) and strength training to low impact strength training, barre, cardio barre, yoga sculpt, etc. Each workout ranges from 10 to 40 minutes and there are 30-day workout plans to follow if need guidance on establishing a routine.

The Nudge
The Nudge, a text-based social planner for San Francisco, Seattle, Austin and New York, has put together a free spreadsheet of at-home streaming options from national and local fitness studios.

Planet Fitness
One of the country’s largest gym chains, Planet Fitess, is offering free home “work-ins” on Facebook Live daily at 5PM (MDT). Previously streamed workouts are also available on the Facebook page. Workouts are open to anyone, including those who aren’t Planet Fitness members.

Peloton
Peloton is currently offering new users a free 90-day trial for its app that provides access to thousands of live and on-demand, workouts that are a mix of running, strength, toning, yoga, meditation and outdoor workouts that do not involve a bike.

ROMNEY Studios
Curated unique methods to strengthen, lengthen, and balance the body by using an evolutionary, well-rounded approach to fitness. ROMNEY studios adds a variety of new workouts regularly to keep your body strong and defined. They help you get started with a free 7-day trial membership.

The See 10, Do 10 Instagram Challenge
The ten pushup challenge has been trending on Instagram, with many joining in helping to create community and boosting morale while staying confined to their own homes. To partake you can either initiate the challenge among your network or be tagged in someone else’s post. Then, you’ll be expected to drop everything and do ten pushups to keep it the challenge going and tag others. For some inspiration, see others by following #PushUpChallenge.

305 Fitness 
305 Fitness brings its high-intensity rhythmic cardio dance party into your home with free daily YouTube Live workouts, expect choreography with fun dance moves, jumping jacks and non-stop smiling.

24 Hour Fitness
While the fitness chain has closed all of its gyms around the country, members and non-members can maintain their fitness routines through 24GO, the 24 Hour Fitness free personalized training app.

 

Disclaimer: Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program. This general information is not intended to diagnose any medical condition or to replace your healthcare professional. Consult with your healthcare professional to design an appropriate exercise prescription. If you experience any pain or difficulty with these exercises, stop and consult your healthcare provider.