51 Free Workout Videos That You’ll Love

The year 2020 hasn’t been such a good one so far. And to top it off, you’d love to get in a workout at your gym to blow off steam … but it’s still closed! And the thought of running outside with a mask in the 95 degree heat isn’t overly appealing. When COVID-19 first started, I swore I’d maintain my exercise routine. I had visions of taking flights of stairs (I live in a 21 story building) in between zoom clients. Or getting in my 10 K steps at night. Ummm … that fell by the wayside quickly. I even spent $140 on two 15 pound dumbells, but they are collecting dust (Hello price gauging on amazon). But the bottom line is that we need to find a way to move more. So my nutrition intern, Nikki Kim, did a dive into the world of You Tube free workout videos and came up with a huge variety for you. Check out the free download 51 Free Workout Videos

Slacking off from exercise will come back to bite you

Maintaining regular physical activity is especially important at this time because it can help relax and strengthen both our mind and body. I’ve been getting calls from past and new clients complaining of elevated blood sugar, triglycerides, cholesterol … and of course weight gain. Part of this is due to COVID eating habits, but part is due to less movement. So it’s time to get moving.

Benefits of working out at home

In the good ol’ days, you had your gym membership. In the past, I know I personally never would have thought of a home workout using videos. But we have no clue how long this will last, so it’s time to come up with a new game plan.  Now that you are forced to stay at home, how about switching to a home workout routine? Boost your immunity, prevent weight gain, manage your stress, and increase your overall wellness by working out with these free fun workout videos that you can do at home without any special equipment. 

1. Save $
2. Can select from a huge variety of classes
3. Can wear whatever you want!
4. Great for gym haters or people who may feel self conscious about working out in classes
5. Can do the class at whatever time want
6. Can squeeze in mini workouts in between zoom meetings (like a 10 min ab class)
7. Can get blow off steam after that annoying zoom meeting with your boss
8. Can do the workout whenever you get wifi or cell service

Free workout videos that you can do at home

Yoga

Yoga is an ancient mind and body practice that combines breathing techniques, physical poses, and meditation or relaxation. There are many health and physical benefits of yoga, including:

• reducing stress and anxiety
• promoting sleep quality
• improving heart health
• reducing chronic pain
• boosting weight loss and maintenance
• increasing flexibility, endurance, and muscle strength

Cardio workout

Cardiovascular exercise is any exercise that raises your heart and breathing rates. This includes brisk walking, running, jumping rope, bike riding, swimming, rowing, stair climbing, dancing, circuit training, and high intensity interval training (HIIT). Cardio exercise can help you:

• strengthen the heart and improve cardiovascular health
• prevent high blood pressure and high cholesterol
• control blood sugar
• burn calories for weight loss
• enhance sleep quality
• improve mood and thinking ability
• reduce arthritis pain

Strength Training

If you want to enhance your muscle mass while burning fat more efficiently, consider including strength training in your exercise routine. Strength training includes bodyweight exercises such as push-ups, sit-ups, squats, lunges, and planks, which use your own body weight or tools (resistance bands, barbells, dumbbells, or weight machines) to build muscle mass, strength, and endurance. Consistent and proper strength training can yield benefits such as:

• strengthening bones
• increasing muscle mass
• lowering injury risks and chronic conditions
• reducing pain in the lower back and joints
• improving flexibility and balance
• assisting weight control
• boosting metabolism and calorie burn

Download your 51 Free Workout Videos list

Need help getting back into a healthy eating/living routine, I’m here for you. Whether you want to lower your blood sugar, lower cholesterol, lose weight, manage IBS or PCOS or just want too feel better, I’ll help you with a plan tailored for you. Call me at 212 879 5167 or email martha@marthamckittricknutrition.com.   I’m doing 90% virtual appointments for now but you can to into my UES NYS office if you like. (that pic is me in the old days when I wore dresses and makeup LOL)

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