Sacramento Area Fitness Studios With Online Workouts + Apps

During this time of social distancing, it can be difficult, if not impossible, to maintain our day-to-day routines. One of the most important routines is exercising. Never before has staying healthy been more important, and part of that is keeping our bodies moving. With gyms and fitness studios closed, it can be difficult to maintain our workouts as per usual. Luckily, many studios throughout the greater Sacramento area have moved their classes online. From yoga to spinning, Pilates to lifting, there are plenty of online options to get your heart rate up and your blood pumping. Following are some of the best online workouts and exercise classes hosted by local gyms and fitness studios in the greater Sacramento area, as well as suggestions for free, app-based workouts.

Nephesh Pilates | East Sacramento

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Pilates is a full-body, low-impact series of exercises designed to build strength and improve flexibility. In-studio classes typically use special equipment, but the virtual classes offered by Nephesh Pilates in East Sacramento are mat-based, so you can tone up using props you may already have on hand, like weights and resistance bands. You can access their library of free, pre-recorded classes or join in a free virtual mini-workout via their Facebook page.

Physique Dance & Fitness Studio | Land Park

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If you like a little booty shaking in your fitness routine, check out Physique Dance & Fitness Studio, based in Land Park. They are now offering dance classes online, ranging from barre to jazz to hip hop. Best of all, classes are free during the mandated studio closure.

Ohana Moon Yoga | Cameron Park

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Located in Cameron Park, Ohana Moon Yoga is a welcoming studio that offers classes in all styles of yoga. Beginners will benefit from calming yin class, while more experienced yogis can take a power vinyasa class. Virtual classes are available live at no charge on Instagram and Facebook, or you can sign up for a low-cost virtual membership for access to the complete library.

Fit House | Davis

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Fit House in Davis has a full lineup of free workouts streaming live on Instagram and Facebook every day. Classes run the gamut, and include boot camp, high intensity interval training and power yoga. They even have a “PE” class, where kids and parents can work out together.

Akasha Yoga | Davis

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If you’re looking to improve your proud warrior or half pigeon, consider Akasha Yoga in Davis. The studio offers several pre-recorded classes at no charge as well as a donation-based class on Sunday mornings.

CACFit | Auburn

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You can keep your exercise routine going without skipping a beat by taking advantage of the virtual classes offered by CACFit in Auburn. You can access their library of pre-recorded classes on YouTube and work out at a time that’s convenient for you.

Free Apps to Help You Stay in Shape

In addition to the local studios offering free and reduced-priced workouts, there are also big-name fitness companies offering virtual workouts as well. Following are some of the most popular app-based workouts to try at home.

Peleton. Peleton is known for its high-end indoor bikes, but it also has hundreds of workouts available on its app, including bootcamp, strength training, running and yoga. Best of all, new users have unlimited access for 90 days.

Nike Training Club. The Nike Training Club app has some of the best free workouts around, ranging from body-weight workouts to weight lifting to yoga. It also offers guidance on health-related topics like nutrition and sleep.

Adidas Runtastic. You don’t have to be a runner to take advantage of the Adidas Runstastic app. It also provides bodyweight exercises and tailored workout plans so you can get in shape in no time. Premium access is free for 90 days.

Daily Workouts. This free app guides you through all the meat-and-potatoes workouts your body needs: crunches, kickbacks, planks, and more. There are hundreds of workouts available, ranging from 5–30 minutes.