various classes whenever you want to — and from anywhere. These on-demand videos let you work out on your schedule. Pre-re- corded or on-demand classes provide conve- nience, while live-streamed classes provide a sense of teamwork and belonging as you work with an instructor and other exercisers. • Look for free programs you can find online. Many YouTube instructors offer a large library of training classes free of charge. If you sign up for a paid membership, make sure you use it as often as possible — otherwise, you won’t get the most out of your money. Look for an app or online program that offers you a selection of workout options under one account rather than paying for them sepa- rately. • Virtual training apps are accessible from any smartphone or tablet, giving you a fun workout experience on the go or from any location. They also allow you to tweak your settings and preferences as needed. Training videos aren’t as versatile and are just videos you can watch via an online platform, either on your phone or computer. • Some of the best workout apps to download include Apple Fitness Plus, Sweat, Nike Training Club, and EvolveYou, but many more are available. • Find an open space in your home to set up a home gym or virtual reality room. This could be the garage, a spare bedroom, or the basement. Depending on which workouts you plan to do, you’ll also need some basic equipment like weights, an elliptical machine, a treadmill or stationary bike, and yoga gear.
TRACKING YOUR PROGRESS
When you participate in an online fitness program, it’s essential to track your progress as you go. • Use wearable technol- ogy like fitness watches to help you track your fitness journey. • Use wearable heart monitors or sleep monitors to track important health indicators like blood pressure, heart rate, and how much sleep you get each night. • Take advantage of monitoring your sports performance by using the information from your devices to set a goal. As you improve, you’ll feel motivated to continue doing more. • Make sure you take
advantage of nutri- tional tools online that log your food intake, record calories in v. calories out, and analyze your nutritional macros to help you stay on track. SMART FITNESS EQUIPMENT Smart fitness equipment is similar to traditional exercise equipment, but it includes technolog- ical features like digital screens that track your progress, connections to virtual workouts, and more. • Utilizing smart fitness equipment is better than traditional equipment because it logs your activity, tracks your progress, and offers you more access to a variety of workouts that
incorporate the equipment you’re using. • While this technology is certainly helpful, it also requires constant access to the Internet, and it can cost more than standard equip- ment. • If you use this type of equipment, make sure you’re in an area with a solid Wi-Fi connec- tion and optimize your Wi-Fi speed for the best results. Look for Internet companies near you that offer high-speed packages to help you maximize every workout without any hiccups.
ONLINE EXERCISE Taking part in virtual workouts provides you with new, creative options for fitness at home. Here are a few workouts to try, how to use virtual training apps, and more. • There are plenty of fun online fitness classes and workouts available. Yoga, Pilates, cycling, dance, cardio, and strength training are the most popular, but it may take a few practice sessions to determine which option is the right option for you. • On-demand training videos allow you to access
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FALL/WINTER 2022 • SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE
SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE • FALL/WINTER 2022
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