- The government's announcement yesterday to stop all 'unnecessary travel' has prompted some highly popular studios and gyms to shut their doors for the foreseeable future
- UK studios and trainers have taken to their social media channels to provide free live workouts for those missing out on their normal routine
- Studio Barry's Bootcamp and London gym The Foundry are amongst those offering free live workouts through IGTV
With the government announcing that 'all unnecessary travel' should be ceased to limit the spread of the virus COVID-19, the fitness industry has moved quick.
PTs have taken to social media to make sure people can still get their workout in despite being at home.
For example, after announcing the closure of all of their 'Red Rooms' (studios) across the country yesterday, Barry's Bootcamp powered down their treadmills and powered up their social media. Today, they ran GO TO @FAISALPMAFITNESS GO TO @DIGME.
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GO TO @RWL The Foundry, How does Covid impact our running Laura Hoggins going live at 7am Tuesday morning to whip her regulars and new-joiners into shape. If you missed it, not a problem – Hoggins shared the entire video GO TO @LULULEMON.
And their not the only ones bringing the gym/yoga studio/HIIT class (delete as appropriate) to you.
If you missed those early morning sessions, no worries, there are plenty more live workouts to tune into yet to come.
Check back for more workout updates as they're announced
Upcoming live workouts
Tuesday March 17th
Lunchtime
1pm
American brand Aaptiv are hosting the first in their series of live at home workouts with a sweaty cardio sesh care of trainer Ackeem. Make sure to tune in – just leave enough time for a shower before you jump back into work afterwards.
2pm
Pre and post natal specialist Rosie Stockley, aka @mamawelluk, is hosting an at home workout on Tuesday at 2pm for women after a 30 minute cardio and resistance session.
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Evening
6pm
RWL (Results with Lucy) trainer Jenny Francis is holding an at-home 30-minute HIIT workout at 6pm Tuesday evening, requiring no equipment, just that you turn up and work hard!
7pm
Faisal, also known as @faisalpmafitness, is hosting a series of live workouts on his Instagram. Join an upper body session with Mr. Positive Mental Attitude himself.
Studio Digme and their recently acquired studio brand, Another_Space, are launching the first in their series of live workouts which will include HIIT, yoga and functional training.
Wednesday March 18th
Morning
1am
two live sessions. But say you're having trouble sleeping or just happen to be on US time, Lululemon is sharing an IG Live yoga class with their global ambassador Alexandra Mazerolle. Tune in if you're up!
7am
Start the day well by getting sweaty with Jemma's Health Hub. Her daily 5 minute sweat sessions (streamed at 7am GO TO @DIGME) are designed to help even the busiest of find healthy movement in among the chaos.
Evening
6pm
Yoga instructor Annie Clarke will be sharing a live class on Wednesday 18th March at 6pm on a pay what you want basis to make the practice of yoga more accessible to those hit by financial worries.
A full-body home workout for runners
6:30pm
Another RWL session will be taking place on Wednesday evening at 6:30pm but this time it's Legs, Bums and Tums with Chantelle.
7pm
Catch Faisal once more but this time it'll be your lower body taking the brunt of the burn. Tune in at 7pm for a live workout that leave you feeling just as good as a gym sesh.
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Thursday March 19th
Morning
7am
Join Shona Vertue every day at 7am GMT live on her YouTube channel for a workout followed by a short live Q&A / Chat. The workouts change daily. If you can’t make these times, the videos will stay on YouTube for you to do at time that suits.
Evening
7pm
Not one to do things by halves, trainer Faisal is continuing his weekly programming with a core based session on Thursday evening. Catch him at 7pm on his Instagram Live.
Friday March 20th
Evening
5.30am
If you're lucky enough to have a Being active reduces risk of severe Covid-19 Advertisement - Continue Reading Below GO TO @LULULEMON - it'll get your heart rate up in 20-30 minutes and you'll still have time to do some yoga, have a shower and eat some breakfast before your 9am meeting.
7pm
Last one from Faisal and he's rounding off the week with a full body blast. If you missed the other sessions get involved with this one for a whole body burn.
Sunday March 22nd
Morning
Head over to the RWL page on Sunday morning at 9:30am for their Lift Like a Pro class with Cecilia. Who says social distancing has to mean losing your hard earned gains?
Monday March 23rd
Evening
6pm
Fancy a boxing class without having to leave your immediate surroundings? Boxercise at 6pm with RWL trainer Paige should do the trick.
Some studios, such as London based Core Collective, will be dropping their yet-to-be-scheduled live classes later this week. Keep an eye out here as we'll update with exact times and types of class as soon as it's shared.
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