6 great options for free online workouts
Summer bodies are made in winter. But after the horrendous year dominated by the pandemic, we’re not blaming anyone if they fell behind with their workouts and fitness routines. With that said, now is the right time to kick-start the habit of getting into shape.
But don’t stress if the thought of walking into a gym makes you nervous. There are plenty of free resources online that will help you get into shape in no time, all in the comfort of your own home. You also won’t be luring strangers and stalkers to your house, as a recent fitness app has been found to do.
Here are six fitness and exercise options that cater to all fitness levels, available as an app or website, and won’t cost you a cent.
1. Nike Training Club fitness app
Want to get fit? Go straight to the professionals with Nike’s training app. Its multi-week programs include a prescribed series of workouts, nutrition tips and wellness guidance.
Workouts vary from on-demand to studio-style sessions and range from five to 60 minutes each. In the comfort of your own home, you can stretch out with yoga, build endurance with high-intensity training, and target specific parts of your body for strength.
Available for iOS and Android.
2. The Body Coach TV
Don’t want to download an app to get in shape? Well, why not watch a YouTube video instead? The Body Coach TV is a YouTube channel that caters to all fitness levels and aims to make getting in shape easy and fun. Currently, there are over 250 videos available and the channel has almost 3 million subscribers.
3. 7 Minute Workout
As the name implies, the Johnson & Johnson 7 Minute Workout app provides you with various fitness routines with most under 10 minutes. It features 22 preset workouts varying in intensity, and some workouts are 32 minutes.
It also features 72 exercises that you can customize to suit your level and difficulty. The exercises are explained through high-definition videos, and you can also set workout and inactivity reminders.
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Don’t panic. There’s still time to get him something he’ll love. If you have Amazon Prime, you qualify for free 2-day delivery. That means you can order, receive and wrap up the perfect present for your father and still have time to spare.
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Ah, the wallet — a staple of back pockets and handbags for decades, filled with credit cards, loyalty cards, ID and more. But times are changing and big, bulky wallets aren’t the necessity they once were.
Those wallet-sized photos once proudly carried in the wallet have transitioned to your smartphone. Now everything else is, too, from your payment cards to your driver’s license.
Have lousy Wi-Fi? Upgrade to a mesh system ($46 off if you hurry)
If there’s one place you should have a consistent, speedy network, it’s your home. From streaming music and movies to attending virtual classes, meetings and even doing your job, this is where you have full control. A single router works great if you live in a small one-room apartment, but what about multiple rooms and floors?
15 Father's Day gifts dad will love
Father’s Day gifts aren’t the easiest to buy. After all, you’re trying to show dad how much he means to you and that’ll take more than just a simple present — right?
Well, not necessarily. Fathers know how much we love them. The gift is more of a formality, so don’t stress. Instead, take your time to think about what kind of interests he has. Get dear old dad a gift that makes sense in relation to his hobbies, and it’ll be just fine.
Car tech: These portable jump starters can save you in an emergency
A dead vehicle can be frustrating when it happens in the driveway of your home. It can be flat-out dangerous if it happens when you’re out and about with no easy access to help. Does your car have a recall? Tap or click here for ways to find out.
Not an Amazon Prime member? Sign up before this big milestone
Mark your calendars, as Amazon’s annual Prime Day is just around the corner. Well, sort of. There has still been no official word about when the actual day will be, but it’s always good to be ready.
Many people look forward to Prime Day every year. Next to Black Friday, it is one of the annual shopping occasions to score some huge bargains — if you know all the tips and tricks.
Memorial Day 2021: 10 clever things to make your long weekend more fun
Are you ready for Memorial Day weekend?
While we should all take a moment to acknowledge and honor the men and women who gave their lives serving our country in the U.S. military, it’s also important to celebrate the legacy of freedom they left behind.
Battery buying guide: Which last the longest to power your tech?
Did you know not all batteries are created equal?
According to Consumer Reports, AA lithium batteries are best for high-drain devices, like cameras, while Alkaline is better for low-drain gadgets, such as remote controls.
15 summer tech gadgets you didn't know you needed
Everyone looks forward to spending their summer vacation with friends, family and, most importantly, the latest gadgets.
Whether you’re at the beach or relaxing in the tranquillity of your backyard, there’s a perfect device waiting to keep the good vibes going. But which tech is right for your vacation needs?
New Amazon Echos are here - Shop now or score a discounted older model
Are you ready for the next generation of your favorite Amazon Echo device? Amazon recently announced there are three new model releases and two discounted versions ripe for the picking.
If you’re new to the Echo scene, don’t worry. We’ve got all the information you need to choose the best device for your living room, office, kitchen, bedroom or patio.
These headphones are actually comfortable to wear in bed, but are they worth it?
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Shopping today? Use this free plugin to potentially save even more with just one click
Online shopping is booming in the past year, and we don’t see that stopping any time soon. Pandemic or not, it’s just plain convenient to buy whatever you want from the comfort of your couch.
What about when sales are reserved for in-store shoppers? Nobody likes to pay full price. But what if you could shop online and find a chance to save?
Review: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold
Welcome to the future, where video calls have become commonplace, drones are actually starting to make package deliveries and artificial intelligence has been weaved into just about every field imaginable.
Oh yeah, and screens have become foldable. Samsung has been releasing new bendable smartphones for a couple of years now, along with a few other manufacturers. LG has TV screens that unroll out of a box.
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Working on an outdated, slow computer makes life harder than it needs to be. And if that computer is your main machine for getting your job done, it can make you unproductive, too.
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Review: Uber Chill Personal Mini Fridge
When you think about the simple things in life of the 21st century, what comes to mind? How about the ability to watch just about any movie or TV show you want through on-demand streaming?
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This smart ring isn't like the smartwatch on your wrist - But is it worth it?
When you hear the term “wearable,” it often means tech you wear on your wrist. To a lesser degree, there are also smart eyeglasses and clip-on gadgets, but you don’t hear too much about smart rings.
You might be surprised, but there are actually several out there, including Amazon’s now discontinued Echo Loop. I suppose it’s neat to have Alexa wrapped around your finger until you realize it’s really the other way around.
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The weather changes unexpectedly, so who better to trust with accurate forecasts than your own personal meteorologist?
When you need to be prepared for inclement weather, turn to the weather station right on your doorstep. Set up the sensors around your home and read the display to see if you should expect humidity, impending storms or sunny skies.