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GET FIT WITH KELLY

When Kelly Evans , a mom , health coach , nutrition specialist and certified personal trainer , was furloughed from the Newport- Mesa Family YMCA in March , she decided to stay connected with her clients with a virtual studio in her Costa Mesa garage and backyard .
She started offering three free recorded online classes a week using common household objects such as toolboxes , loaded backpacks and iron skillets . “ One of my clients even uses her kitty litter containers ,” she says . “ I just wanted to let people know they could get creative and don ’ t always need a fixed dumbbell , and that they can actually discover new ranges of motion with objects such as cinder blocks and propane tanks .”
YogaWorks offers livestreaming classes taught by instructors across the country .
On-demand by MyYogaworks , with more than monthly membership for $ 40 . ( soul-cycle . com / 1,300 prerecorded yoga , fitness and meditation at-home ) classes , is available for $ 15 a month . ( yogaworks . com / classes / live )
Equinox Newport Beach Equinox ’ s new mobile fitness app , Variis , is
Beachbody On Demand now available to all U . S . Equinox members Beachbody On Demand lets you work with a with a series of high-quality video versions of personal trainer or stream workouts — from what is offered at their gyms . Workouts are as yoga , cardio and strength training to country short as a few minutes and as long as an hour dancing and hip-hop routines , Pilates and and guided meditations are focused on pre- or more . There is also a meal plan component , post-workouts , sleep or better concentration . Download it for on-demand classes from and coaches will post inspirational videos , provide daily tips , ask questions and suggest Equinox , SoulCycle , Pure Yoga , Precision Run , recipes . Membership includes unlimited online Myodetox , HeadStrong and more . For nonaccess to videos , one month of Shakeology ( a Eqiunox members , the app is $ 40 per month Beachbody superfoods shake ) and a nutrition with a 12-month commitment . ( variis . com / app / program . All you need are weights and a workout mat . After a 14-day free trial , a three-month download ) PC membership is $ 39 . ( beachbodyondemand . com )
When the pandemic began , Evans launched her website , writing : “ We are all experiencing a major change in our day-to-day lives as a result of COVID-19 . I appreciate all who are staying connected via video and keeping their health and wellness , strength and stamina going along with me . We need each other more than ever right now .”
The Y reopened in June , but no classes or personal training had begun ( and then the governor called July 13 for fitness centers to close again ). Even before his announcement , Evans decided to remain training clients from home . She offers two free Zoom sessions per week to the public ; those who want access to more sessions can subscribe for $ 12 per month to Kelly Evans Fitness and get full access to all her private fitness posts and regular updates with new content . ( kellyevansfitness . com )
SoulCycle At-Home Bike If you ’ re ready to make an investment in your health , SoulCycle video classes meet the energy of a concert with the SoulCycle at-home bike . From the comfort of your home , you ’ ll have access to your favorite instructors coupled with great playlists . The at-home bike experience is powered by Variis , a digital platform that allows access to fitness brands like Equinox , Pure Yoga and more on demand . The bike can be purchased for $ 2,500 ; bike owners can purchase a
Kelly Evans leads two free Zoom workout sessions per week , and more for subscribers . She began posting exercise videos using common household objects after being furloughed from her job at a local YMCA .
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