Kayla DownsSenior MOLBIO major If you’re like me, quarantine has been a rough patch as far as getting up, out, and away from your laptop. Getting back into the swing of classes, without the walking around campus to get to them, has been a strange adjustment for a lot of us. I like the fast-pace of navigating my daily schedule, and while I’m no gym-rat, every semester I try to take at least one of Pitt’s group exercise classes. That’s why I was so excited to see BeFit Pitt offering so many great virtual exercise options this year! Unfortunately, the webinar-type classes weren’t working on my laptop, but I wanted to share with y’all some recommendations from the extensive repertoire of the BeFit Pitt YouTube channel that kind of went along with the schedule on their website. Morning Restore
I chose a 30 minute “Go with the flow yoga” to do before class and kickoff my day. I really liked the chill nature of this video and the instructor so early in the morning. None of the poses were very difficult or required yogi-like flexibility or balance (which I don’t have so that was good). Followed it up with breakfast and a lecture on primates and I was ready to go! Mid-Morning Mashup I went with a 25 minute “Cardio Dance” workout and I’ll let my calves speak for themselves: I was pumped. If you are scared off by the “dance” part, DON’T BE. This is not a Zumba class and it was really just a very adaptable cardio option. The instructors offer lots of modifications, which I love to have the options for, and it really got my heart rate up when that first cup of coffee wore off. For a shorter between-class option, check out this 5 minute kickboxing energizer. Lunch With a Punch Energizer This 15 minute “4 Rounds of Fun” total body circuit covers all your bases for a mid-day Power [quarter] Hour. The instructors offered modifications for almost every exercise, and were friendly and motivating. If you’re looking for a shorter but still full-body option, this 7-minute AMRAP workout is done completely at your own pace. Both of these can be extended with extra time/rounds if you are up for the challenge, or cut shorter if you’re just barely squeezing it in. (BTW: AMRAP = As Many Rounds As Possible! Who knew?) Finish Strong Coming off a long afternoon at work? Wishing that zoom call could have been an email? End your day with a “Pilates Mat Medley” to center your focus and take your mind off of everything else. I personally love Pilates and barre-type workouts because they are always very calm and controlled but SO effective. No need to get your heart-rate up, this will stretch, strengthen, and tone anything you’ve got. These are just a few options for y’all but there are SO MANY more on the BeFit Pitt YouTube channel so head on over and check them out for a bit more movement in your day What's your favorite virtual exercise class?
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