“Now that it’s cold out, all that running, hiking and outdoor exercise is less fun. Here are some ideas of the best workouts that can be done right from your living room.
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It’s almost winter now and you know the routine. When it’s cold outside and there’s nowhere to go, a little daily exercise not only improves your health, but undeniably boosts your overall mood. Summer was nice, but now that we’re all stuck at home because it's cold and well, the pandemic, there are actually more ways than ever to turn your home into a gym, yoga studio or even bootcamp class.
To beat the chilly quarantine doldrums, we asked the women of Passerbuys how they’ve been working out and where they find their fitness inspiration. We’ve rounded up where they like to virtually workout to help you stay motivated or maybe try something new and they’re for everyone from the nervous novice or a seasoned pro.
Chloe Ting
recommended by ivy weinglass, annika hansteen-izora
YouTube star Chloe Ting uploads weekly workout videos along with healthy eating ideas to supplement the lifestyle. Want ideas for fifteen minute workouts or a two week plan to gain a six-pack? Ting might have the plan for you.
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Alo Moves
recommended by natalie pace, melissa flashman
Offering unlimited yoga, meditation, and fitness courses, Alo Moves has thousands of classes for you to replicate the studio experience from the comfort of your home. Along with the regular classes, they also offer crash courses on mindfulness and building individual skills, such as doing splits or handstands.
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Blogilates
recommended by janine lee
Blogger and YouTuber Cassey Ho, known as Blogilates, has been inspiring women around the world since 2009. As Janine Lee says, “Cassey and I are in like a long-term relationship.” Ho’s channel and blog offer a wide variety of workout ideas and routines, meal plans, and printable fitness plans.
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Move With Nicole
recommended by rachel nguyen
Nicole, a Barre & Pilates instructor from Sydney, Australia, has a little bit of everything on her channel. Along with regular mat workouts, she also has videos for barre workouts utilizing everyday objects, like a chair, and focusing on specific parts of the body.
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Sky Ting Yoga
recommended by zan goodman
Sky Ting Yoga, which at one time had three New York locations, Chinatown, Tribeca and Williamsburg, now offers online classes and workshops for all levels. Classes range from physical asana postures, breathwork, meditation, and philosophy and aim to provide a balanced yoga experience.
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Body by Ciara
recommended by natassia dreams
Ciara London, a personal trainer and body sculptor, has been able to take her training program global with the transition online. With over 30 live workouts a week, they are saved on Instagram to be streamed later. Focusing on body positivity, proper nutrition, and empowerment, London’s classes are truly for everyone.
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Sydney Cummings
recommended by whitney fierce
A NASM Certified Personal Trainer, entrepreneur, and college athlete, Sydney Cummings’ bootcamps and specialized workouts come from a well-refined background. Whitney Fierce swears “Sydney Cummings has actually changed my life, I am stronger than when I used to go to the gym every day.” With workout plans ranging from 20 minutes to an hour, there’s something for everyone.
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Elena Brower via Glo
recommended by rian fossett
Glo, an online website dedicated to fitness classes, offers unlimited access to classes in yoga, meditation, Pilates, and fitness for its members, as well as a community platform to spark conversations about health. With over 4,000 classes immediately available to stream at your convenience, you can also join into a live session to be in the moment. Rian Fossett specifically recommends tuning into Elena Brower’s classes.
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Obe Fitness
recommended by liz turrigiano
With online classes ranging from beginner to advanced levels, Obe Fitness maintains a plethora of programs that can suit all of your needs. With expert and certified instructors, you can choose to tune into one of the 5,482 classes offered on-demand or to one of the twenty-two live daily courses.
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Fitness Blender
recommended by jenna saraco
Run by a married couple, Fitness Blender aims to make fitness affordable and accessible to everyone. With recipes, a blog, videos, and programs, they ensure that your fitness journey is attainable. Feeling lonely? They offer a discussion board and blog to foster a sense of community.
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Other recommendations include A Second U and Maria Cutrona (as recommended by and Erin Allweiss), dancing to homecoming by Beyoncé (as recommended by Jameela Jamil), Move with Tash and Maxeffort (as recommended by Folasade Adeoso), Movement for Modern Life (as recommended by Shawana Grosvenor) and sWORKIT (as recommended by Annika Hansteen-Izora).
Words by Ashley Hajimirsadeghi