The 34 coolest online workouts that you can do from home during COVID-19

Joel Olson • Apr 19, 2020

1. Fitness Blender: https://www.fitnessblender.com/videos

This husband and wife team’s websites contain a plethora of workouts. Workouts contain a total body, strength, pilates, kickboxing. The workouts contain a variety of different options for time, so its something you can use regardless of how much time you have. They also have some paid options for some more custom plans.

2. Do Yoga with Me: https://www.doyogawithme.com/yoga-classes

The majority of the classes are filmed outdoors in BC. Do Yoga with me, contains yoga classes for all different levels. It also has options for kids as young as two years old and a section for seniors. Another added feature is they have a lot of yoga videos that target specific areas that you may want to target.

3. Orange Theory Fitness: https://www.orangetheory.com/en-us/athome/

This science-based workout around getting your heart rate to go through several different zones to achieve maximum results has “At-Home” workouts that contain cardio and strength training. All of the workouts contain options for household objects you can use for the weight component.

4. Upside-Down Pilates:

https://www.youtube.com/user/jefforig/videos

Video workouts here contain various pilates workouts for all levels. Workouts are designed for at home, or even when traveling. Many of the workouts are quite short, and there is also some to go with foot injuries.

5. HASfit:

https://www.youtube.com/user/KozakSportsPerform

This particular workout channel has videos designed for all types of fitness goals. There are great videos for HITT, Dumbell, and also age-specific classes for seniors and teenagers for working out.

6. BodyArt: https://www.bodyart-studios.com/take-class

BodyArt was designed by Ryan Daniel Beck, a choreographer, it combines Yoga, Dance, Mindfulness, and Strength Traning. They hold live classes on Facebook at 7amPSt, and Instagram at 4:30Pst for free.

7. Rumble: https://www.instagram.com/p/B92fcZfHPHJ/

Rumble, a popular boxing studio, hosts daily Instagram live classes with Cardio and Bodyweight Workouts. Classes vary in times, so best to check their schedule daily.

8. Rowhouse: https://www.facebook.com/rowhousego/

Rowhouse is exactly like it sounds. A workout with rowing machines. They are hosting daily facebook lives classes for free. Some workouts require a mat and some small weights.

9. Barry’s Bootcamp: https://www.instagram.com/barrys/

The popular fitness gym combines weight training and treadmill work. Daily they are broadcasting Instagram live sessions with trainers from around the world. They have also opened up an online store to allow you to order anything you need to work out from home- most of their classes are bodyweight though.

10. Ta Bo Fitness: www.youtube.com/channel/UCMGIp3jifsoufZv_y8_c1Qg

These free workout videos combine cardio and martial arts. The workout claims to burn up to 120 calories per workout and last in length from 30 minutes to one hour.

11: 567 Broadway: https://www.567broadway.com/

This is a musical workout to your favorite Broadway shows. All workouts have cardio and strength training and the are currently free on youtube.

12. Box and Flow: https://www.instagram.com/boxandflow/

Box and Flow combines boxing and yoga into one workout. They are currently streaming free classes via Instagram Live at various times throughout the day.

13. Fhitting Room on Demand: https://ondemand.fhittingroom.com/

The fhitting room offers HITT workouts with strength building through Kettlebells. You can currently receive a free 30 day trial for on-demand workouts.

14. Mayweather Boxing and Fitness: https://mayweather.fit/

Currently they are offering free Instagram workouts with cardio and boxing. They also have several ongoing challenges that you can be involved in.

15. Spartan Unbreakable: https://life.spartan.com/tag/be-unbreakable

Designed by the Spartan Company responsible for the Spartan Events, they are currently uploading a family workout for every day. The site also has quite a bit of content around fitness, nutrition, and relationships.

16. 9Round: https://www.facebook.com/9RoundOfficial/

The popular kickboxing workout offers a Facebook Live streaming workout at 3 pm PST every day.

17. MySwimPro: https://myswimpro.com/

MySwimPro has workouts for swimmers to use on dryland and inside of the pool. It’s a downloadable app with other content that can be accessed as well

18. Nike Training Club: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nike-training-club/id301521403

A brand that needs no introduction. The Nike training app is free and has over 185 workouts that you can stream.

19. Fly London: https://www.instagram.com/fly_ldn/?utm_source=ig_embed

This London yoga and barre studio offers hip hop yoga classes and sweaty barre classes. Currently, they are streaming their classes on Instagram Live and posting them on YouTube. Sessions last for 45 minutes.

20. Sweaty Betty: http://www.sweatybetty.com/us/free-online-workout-videos

Sweaty Betty is a UK-Based Fitness Brand. They have loads of free fitness videos, varying in length and also in type of workouts (yoga, barre, HITT, and boxing).

21. Zuzka Light: https://zuzkalight.com/

There is a ton of content here. In the free workout section, you can find bodyweight, kettlebell, HITT, and jump rope workouts. There is also a ton of great content in the form of blogs, and some great custom options.

22. Blogilates: https://www.youtube.com/user/blogilates

This streaming channel has Pilate workouts set to music. All workouts are easy for anyone to do, and the channel has many other videos around clean eating and self-esteem that are excellent too.

23. The Fitness Marshall: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheFitnessMarshall

The Fitness Marshall workouts are set to popular music. All workouts are short and cardio-based.

24. Tone it up: https://www.youtube.com/user/ToneItUpcom

This streaming workout offers toning workouts. All workouts allow you to use household objects and you combine many short ones into a playlist to design a great workout.

25. SLT: https://www.instagram.com/sltnyc/channel/

SLT stands for strengthen, lengthen and tone. Currently, they are offering Instagram Live classes for free.

26. Aarmy: https://www.instagram.com/aarmy/?hl=en

Streaming on Instagram live, these boot camps are not for the faint of heart. They usually have four live classes in the morning.

27. FightCamp: https://joinfightcamp.com/

FightCamp is online virtual booking workouts. In addition to working out with online instructors, their app allows your progress to be tracked and improved upon.

28. Y7 Studio: https://www.instagram.com/y7studio/

Y7 Studio is a yoga class that is down in the dark to candlelight and hip-hop music. They are currently offering Instagram classes live for all levels.

29. Physique57: https://physique57.com/

Physique 57 is offering a free trial to have online access to all their studios. Physique 57 is a barre workout, and all the needed materials are things that you will have access to in your house.

30. Johnson and Johnson 7 Minute Workout: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/j-j-official-7-minute-workout/id784797900

Johnson and Johnson has created a free app full of seven-minute workouts that you can get maximum results from.

31: SoulCycle’s Off the Bike: https://soul-cycle.com/news/offthebike

Soulcycle is currently offering free Instagram classes that focus on bodyweight, cardio, and mindfulness. No equipment needed.

32. “The Class” https://theclass.com/digitalstudio

Taryn Toomey’s workout class combines both plyometric and calisthenics with popular music. There is a mindfulness component, that means it’s a great workout that also helps with stress and anxiety. Currently, there is a two- week free trial.

33. Solidcore: https://www.instagram.com/solidcore/channel/

Solidcore is offering free Instagram live classes. The workout combines Pilates, strength training and sliders to take the place of the reformers.

34. ConBody: https://conbody.com/

Conbody is a workout developed by Coss Marte – when he was in prison. The workout is designed to be done in small places and uses only bodyweight. You can get a subscription for $9/month.

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Protect Yourself with a Pre-Approval

By Joel Olson • 07 May, 2024

There is no doubt about it, buying a home can be an emotional experience. Especially in a competitive housing market where you feel compelled to bid over the asking price to have a shot at getting into the market. Buying a home is a game of balancing needs and wants while being honest with yourself about those very needs and wants. It’s hard to get it right, figuring out what’s negotiable and what isn’t, what you can live with and what you can’t live without. Finding that balance between what makes sense in your head and what feels right in your heart is challenging. And the further you are in the process, the more desperate you may feel. One of the biggest mistakes you can make when shopping for a property is to fall in love with something you can’t afford. Doing this almost certainly guarantees that nothing else will compare, and you will inevitably find yourself “settling” for something that is actually quite nice. Something that would have been perfect had you not already fallen in love with something out of your price range. So before you ever look at a property, you should know exactly what you can qualify for so that you can shop within a set price range and you won’t be disappointed. Protect yourself with a mortgage pre-approval. A pre-approval does a few things It will outline your buying power. You will be able to shop with confidence, knowing exactly how much you can spend. It will uncover any issues that might arise in qualifying for a mortgage, for example, mistakes on your credit bureau. It will outline the necessary supporting documentation required to get a mortgage so you can be prepared. It will secure a rate for 30 to 120 days, depending on your mortgage product. It will save your heart from the pain of falling in love with something you can’t afford. Obviously, there is nothing wrong with looking at all types of property and getting a good handle on the market; however, a pre-approval will protect you from believing you can qualify for more than you can actually afford. Get a pre-approval before you start shopping; your heart will thank you. If you’d like to walk through your financial situation and get pre-approved for a mortgage, let’s talk. It would be a pleasure to work with you!

Costs Associated with Buying Property

By Joel Olson • 23 Apr, 2024

When calculating if you can afford to purchase a property, don’t just figure out a rough downpayment and quickly move on from there. Several other costs need to be considered when buying a property; these are called your closing costs. Closing costs refer to the things you’ll have to pay for out of your pocket and the amount of money necessary to finalize the purchase of a property. And like most things in life, it pays to plan ahead when it comes to closing costs. Closing costs should be part of the pre-approval conversation as they are just as important as saving for your downpayment. Now, if your mortgage is high-ratio and requires mortgage default insurance, the lender will need to confirm that you have at least 1.5% of the purchase price available to close the mortgage. This is in addition to your downpayment. So if your downpayment is 10% of the purchase price, you’ll want to have at least 11.5% available to bring everything together. But of course, the more cash you have to fall back on, the better. So with that said, here is a list of the things that will cost you money when you’re buying a property. As prices vary per service, if you’d like a more accurate estimate of costs, please connect anytime, it would be a pleasure to walk through the exact numbers with you. Inspection or Appraisal A home inspection is when you hire a professional to assess the property's condition to make sure that you won’t be surprised by unexpected issues. An appraisal is when you hire a professional to compare the property's value against other properties that have recently sold in the area. The cost of a home inspection is yours, while the appraisal cost is sometimes covered by your mortgage default insurance and sometimes covered by you! Lawyer or Notary Fees To handle all the legal paperwork, you’re required to hire a legal real estate professional. They’ll be responsible for transferring the title from the seller's name into your name and make sure the lender is registered correctly on the title. Chances are, this will be one of your most significant expenses, except if you live in a province with a property transfer tax. Taxes Depending on which province you live in and the purchase price of the property you’re buying, you might have to pay a property transfer tax or land transfer tax. This cost can be high, upwards of 1-2% of the purchase price. So you’ll want to know the numbers well ahead of time. Insurance Before you can close on mortgage financing, all financial institutions want to see that you have property/home insurance in place for when you take possession. If disaster strikes and something happens to the property, your lender must be listed on your insurance policy. Unlike property insurance, which is mandatory, you might also consider mortgage insurance, life insurance, or a disability insurance policy that protects you in case of unforeseen events. Not necessary, but worth a conversation. Moving Expenses Congratulations, you just bought a new property; now you have to get all your stuff there! Don’t underestimate the cost of moving. If you’re moving across the country, the cost of hiring a moving company is steep, while renting a moving truck is a little more reasonable; it all adds up. Hopefully, if you’re moving locally, your costs amount to gas money and pizza for friends. Utilities Hooking up new services to a property is more time-consuming than costly. However, if you’re moving to a new province or don’t have a history of paying utilities, you might be required to come up with a deposit for services. It doesn’t really make sense to buy a property if you can’t afford to turn on the power or connect the water. So there you have it; this covers most of the costs associated with buying a new property. However, this list is by no means exhaustive, but as mentioned earlier, planning for these costs is a good idea and should be part of the pre-approval process. If you have any questions about your closing costs or anything else mortgage-related, please connect anytime; it would be great to hear from you!