Whether you are a gym rat or just a normal commuter going to work — being in quarantine for a long time had taken its toll on our physical and mental state. Long walks became long hours of sitting, and as much as we enjoy that, we know that’s not good for our bodies.

Exercising has its many benefits, not only physically, but mentally as well. According to Time, exercise is linked to less depression and it helps trigger the release of chemicals in the brain— serotonin, norepinephrine, endorphins, dopamine — that gives us a lighter mood. Let’s also stress out the fact that exercise makes your body and immune system stronger, that in times like these, is very important to have.

Since gyms are closed, many people have been resorting to virtual work-outs that they can do from the safety of their homes. We can also note an increase of newbies trying out work-outs for the first time.

Here are some of the virtual work-out pages that can help you can start that fitness journey!

1. Blogilates

Blogilates is a Youtube Channel by fitness instructor Cassey Ho. She shares Pilates-based workouts for the viewers to do at home. The channel recently celebrated their 10^th year anniversary on Youtube, with over 5.2 million subscribers to date.

You can find her here:

Youtube: blogilates

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIJwWYOfsCfz6PjxbONYXSg

Website:

https://www.blogilates.com/

Facebook: Blogilates

https://facebook.com/blogilates/

Instagram: @blogilates

https://www.instagram.com/blogilates/

Twitter: @blogilates

https://twitter.com/blogilates

2. The Fitness Marshall

Dubbed as the “Youtube’s Hottest Fitness Pop Star” on their website, The Fitness Marshall creates dance workouts to popular songs. This channel is great for people enjoys dancing and for those who wants a different type of work-out than typical.

Check them out here:

Youtube: The Fitness Marshall

https://www.youtube.com/user/TheFitnessMarshall

Website:

https://thefitnessmarshall.org/

Facebook: The Fitness Marshall

https://facebook.com/BootiesAtAttention/

Instagram: @thefitnessmarshal

https://www.instagram.com/thefitnessmarshall/

3. Yoga With Adriene

This Youtube Channel hosted by Adriene Mishler features — yes, you guessed it — yoga work-outs. According to her website, “Yoga with Adriene provides high quality practices on yoga and mindfulness at no cost to inspire people of all ages, shapes and sizes across the globe.” Yoga is defined as a combination of strength training and stretching, perfect for those stiff muscles that you now have because of quarantine.

Visit her pages:

Youtube: Yoga With Adriene

https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene

Website:

https://yogawithadriene.com/

Facebook: Yoga With Adriene

https://facebook.com/yogawithadriene/

Instagram: @adrienelouise

https://www.instagram.com/adrienelouise/

4. Chloe Ting

Youtuber Chloe Ting has been trending for a while in social media because of an increase of people following her work-out programs and challenges. Although she her work-outs has had some controversy, her page remained one of the most popular fitness channels in Youtube, having 11.7 million subscribers to date.

 Follow her here:

Youtube: Chloe Ting

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCgLoMYIyP0U56dEhEL1wXQ

Website:

https://www.chloeting.com/

Facebook: Chloe Ting

https://web.facebook.com/itschloeting/

Instagram: @chloe_t

https://www.instagram.com/chloe_t/

Twitter: @chloe_ting

https://twitter.com/chloe_ting

5. Your Local Gym or Fitness Instructors!

The fitness industry was hit really bad during the quarantine, not being operational for months now. Fitness workers have voiced out their struggles during these time, not being able to work for a living and without any assurance of when they will be back. With this, some gyms and individual fitness instructors are offering virtual training sessions so you can continue your fitness journey even at home. If you have a little money to spare, availing these virtual training sessions not only helps you stay fit, but also helps our friends working in the fitness industry.

Always remember to look for a work-out that fits you, as everybody has a different preference, and match it with a healthy diet (hey, it’s Nutrition Month anyways!) for maximum results.

Stay fit, stay safe, and stay at home!