I Tried So Many Virtual Workouts — Here Are The Best Ones When You’re Stuck At Home

Providence Power Yoga

I have practiced yoga for six years, and have gone to Providence Power Yoga in Providence many times. When quarantine hit, closing one of my favorite yoga studios, I was so excited to find that Providence Power Yoga has their classes on YouTube. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned yogi, there's a class for everyone, and you can do it at your own pace! Find a spot where you have plenty of stretching room, and grab a towel as a makeshift mat if you don't have one handy. I recommend the 60-minute vinyasa flow, or the 45-minute vinyasa flow if you are short on time.

Trifecta Pilates

Whenever I tell someone that I'm going to a Pilates class, I always get a response with a laugh and sarcasm, asking if I'm the youngest person in there. Notoriously known as being a gym class for moms, there are plenty of Pilates classes online. However, Pilates, with smaller movements and higher rep counts never fails to make my muscles shake, and I manage to stumble into my car after class. While the exercises are easy to do on your own once you've attended a few classes, it's helpful to have a whole class at your fingertips during quarantine. On YouTube, Trifecta Pilates has lots of different classes, including an hour-long class, and a 25-minute core-burn.

Muscle-specific workouts

While classes are great, sometimes you need a workout that's designed to target one particular muscle group. Personally, I love back and biceps day and leg day makes me want to cry. But that's just me — so here are a few at-home workouts that target specific muscles. All of these are equipment-free, so they can be done in a dorm or your home, and often only require a chair and a mat (or just the floor works too!). Remember, I am no nutritionist or personal trainer, and these workouts are what works for me – but if you do choose to go that route, make sure you work with someone who can tailor a workout regimen to your body!

Abs

Sit-ups (12)

Leg raises (12)

Hip dips (12)

V-ups (12)

Repeat three times, with a 45-second rest in between sets.

HIIT

Push-ups (10)

Squat/chest press (10)

Backward lunges (10)

Mountain climbers (10)

Jump-squats (10)

Triceps dips (10) 🡪 Grab a chair for this one!

Repeat three times, with a 45-second rest in between sets.

Legs

Squat onto bench (12)

Squat pulses (12)

Lunge jumps (12)

Sumo squat (12)

Calf raise and plié squat (12)

Repeat three times, with a 45-second rest in between sets.