Vancouver is known for being one of the healthiest cities in the world, however, in a time of social isolation and self-quarantine, it’s proving difficult to find the motivation to stay active. Thanks to some of Vancouver’s most beloved fitness studios, working out at home has never been easier.
Local businesses are cranking out some heart-pumping virtual content to help you stay fit, healthy, happy, and at home during this isolation period.
Dance to Justin Bieber in your living room with this Mount Pleasant studio known for uniting the community through dance, movement, and music. Formation offers three classes: Freedom, Power, and Presence, and have been live-streaming them via their Instagram for you to enjoy at home. For more information and to find out what they’ll be streaming next, click here.
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Salted Cycle is a local spin studio and independent business located in North Vancouver, unifying riders through music, rhythm, and spirit. In the name of social distancing, the studio had to temporarily shut its doors. With that said, nothing is stopping them from bringing the bikes to you. Salted announced on their Instagram the newly introduced Salted Ride Adoption Program which includes a 30-day bike rental, delivery and pickup, setup, shoes, access to Salted curated playlists, and bicycle care tips. For now, the program is limited to North Shore residents and has accumulated a waitlist. For more information or to reserve your ride, e-mail info@saltedcycle.com and check them out on Instagram.
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Tune into YYoga’s live feeds on Instagram, Facebook , YouTube, and also by subscribing to YYoga at Home. With YYoga at Home, you can stream yoga, pilates, and mindful movement classes with their talented teachers at home for a 14-day free trial or $7.99 a month. Although this one’s not free, 100% of subscription revenue generated will be put towards paying their teachers who are working hard to create content for you. For more information and their livestream schedule, visit their website.
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This East Van fitness studio is continuing to connect the community through fitness via their socials. Tight Club classes are creative, challenging, functional, and fun, and can be enjoyed from the comfort of home. Stay tuned for virtual classes streaming straight from the Tight Club Instagram.
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Over the next few weeks, Lululemon will be delivering daily content from their community and ambassadors to help you sweat no matter where you are. You can head to their Instagram stories to find a daily round-up of at-home practices and to take a peek at their weekly content schedule.
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Karen Flamenco
While we stay indoors and try to keep active, get you’re dancing shoes on and tune into zoom with Karen Flamenco for free online classes, from Intro and beginner level to advanced.
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Vancouver Dojo
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden has been working with longtime Garden partner Lucas Trottier as he hosts regular online Tai Chi classes at the Garden. Right now, the classes are accessible online for anyone from any fitness level and age group. Join Lucas, head instructor/Sensei from Vancouver Dojo, for a simple and effective 30min exercise routine every Monday and Thursday. More info on free classes can be found here.
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Check out more posts from our #VirtuallyVancouver series:
- Travel-Worthy Experiences from Our City to Wherever You May Be
- Experience Vancouver from Above
- Educational Travel Experiences for Kids
- Enjoy Vancouver’s Cherry Blossoms from Home
- Wellness at Home with Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden