With gyms still being closed or requiring you to wear a mask while working out, staying at home to exercise in your rental is starting to sound better and better. Yet, you’ve probably always shied away from it because you weren’t sure what to do.

Your time of uncertainty is officially over. We’ve gathered all the best workouts both free and paid, exercises without equipment, and ones with simple equipment to invest in! Best part? All of them can be down in your living room, bedroom, or your patio/balcony!  

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Yoga

No matter the level you’re at, there is a free yoga class made just for you. Yoga is great for gentle stretches, helping you calm down and relax, and your overall mobility. With all the sitting and lounging around we’ve done the past 11 months it’ll be good for your muscles to get a good stretch!

Barre

You may think you require an actual barre do participate in a free barre class, but you’d be surprised on what furniture items you can use in substitution. The benefits of a good barre workout include improving your cardiovascular endurance, improving your balance, and strengthening those core muscles you probably haven’t used in a while.

HIIT

Have you been hearing all about this popular workout and wondered what it actually is? HIIT or high-intensity interval training is a type of workout that can be done in a short amount of time but gets your heart pumping! Your workout will consist of doing an exercise at a hard and fast pace for a short period of time and then a rest break before jumping into another exercise. Lots of the free HIIT classes don’t require any equipment, all you have to do is pick how long you want to work out for!

Pilates

Pilates is a lot like yoga, but without a spiritual emphasis. It has specifically targeted exercises that will help you to improve your flexibility, strength, and posture with a focus on working your core. Some Pilates has you using resistance-based reformer machines, but you can also do a basic Pilates class for free without equipment!

1980’s Aerobics

It sounds funny and has a bit of a cringe factor, but it will kick your butt! The 1980’s were full of group classes that helped you get up on your feet and sweat a little in your brightest leotard. Take a time machine back to the 80’s and get your dance aerobics on with these free 80’s aerobics classes. Want to experience an aerobics dance workout without time traveling? You can also check out these aerobics classes that are from this decade.  

Best Workout Apps

Wanting to subscribe to a workout app for a more regular workout structure with all the different types of workouts available to you at the push of a button? Here are some of the best workout apps people all over the country are using right now.

• OpenFit – Get access to hundreds of live fitness classes (like barre, cardio, yoga, pilates and more!). They offer you a personal trainer to help you with achieve your goals along with personalized nutrition coach! Try it out for free for 14 days.
• Peloton App – You don’t need to invest in a Peloton bike to get the benefits of a Peloton workout! You can choose from running, cycling, and strength exercises like yoga.
• Obé Fitness– They provide live and on-demand works that range from HIIT, dance, sculpting, yoga, boxing and more! Try it out for free for 30 days.

For 27 more workout apps that are already ranked high this year, click here.

Best Exercises Without Equipment & Directions

• Plank – A balancing pose that helps to strengthen your abdominals, lower-back, upper back, and shoulders. Here’s the step-by-step directions to make sure you are using the correct form.
• Sit to Stands – Just like they say, it’s the transition of sitting to standing repeated. It helps to strengthen the muscles in your thighs and core.
• Lunges & Squats – Working all the legs and glutes! Here’s instructions on both movements.
• Pushups & Crunches – Target that upper body muscle toning and strengthening along with your lower abdominals! Here is 5 steps to perfecting your push-ups and the right form to have in your crunches!

Best Workout Equipment to Invest In

• Yoga Mat – This will allow you to have a cushioned surface to perform all your exercises whether on carpet, wood, or concrete!
• Yoga Block – For some exercises, a yoga block will help to stabilize you.
• Jump Rope – A great way to add in some cardio while toning your arms and obliques allowing you a full workout in just one piece of equipment!
• Resistance Bands - You'd be amazed on the amount of workouts you can do with a simple band around your legs!
• Dumbbells / Ankle Weights – If you are wanting to forgo paying for a gym membership or if your rental doesn't have access to a fitness center, you can add dumbbells or ankle weights to your stash to help build muscle!
• Foam Roller / Massage Ball – Out of all the equipment, this one is by far the one you should invest in! Rolling out your muscles will help release aches and muscle tightness you experience as you increase your level of exercise.

There you have it! The best workouts, exercises, apps, and equipment to use when working out inside or outside your rental!

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