As we all know most of our life simple pleasures came to a screaming halt back in March. We had to learn how to reexamine how we do the basic things in life, such as supporting our local shops, how we see each other and hang out in a virtual world when we are craving to be around other humans. Here is what I found when I contacted our favorite Westport gyms and they have been doing to help their clients remain active and the creative ideas they had to come up with.
BodyQuest Studios
Since March 28th Ive been live streaming (via Zoom) 60 minute barre fitness classes for my clients or anyone looking for a strong barre class experience.
Monday Wednesday Friday Saturday at 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday also at 11:00 a.m &Thursday at 7:00 a.m.
Anyone interested can go online, view the schedule, create a profile AND get a free class if theyve never taken a class with BQ before. Their email address is necessary to provide them with the link to the Zoom class!
View the schedule and sign up here.
CrossFit Westport
CrossFit Westport has been closed since just before the state-mandated closure of businesses. We immediately did the following:
1. Split our membership into teams. Each coach heads up their team and communicates on a regular basis via Facebook, text, email, etc. These communications range from individualized programming to recipes and feel good mantras. Our goal is to stay connected to our members.
2. We loaned out about 80% of our equipment to members so that they could remain active at home.
3. We started creating YouTube posts of all of our daily workouts. These workout breakdowns get sent out with Zoom invites each night so that the members can either safely do the workouts on their own or jump on one of three Zoom classes that we schedule per day.
4. Alongside our 3 x a day hour-long Zoom classes, we offer 30-minute ab and mobility classes too. The goal here is just to mix it up a little to make sure that everyone has the opportunity to be active.
View their memberships here.
F45 Westport
Private Instagram account for all F45 Westport members. Coaches post and film all exercises to make sure their clients are using their equipment correctly. Also, have live Zoom workouts with coaches to help motivate and help any members who need it. All Zoom live workouts are recorded and posted on their private YouTube channel for members who are not able to attend their meeting.
View their memberships click here.
Fit Finder CT
Is a website that provides you with local trainers. With over 30 trainers providing a range of different styles ranging from pilates, yoga, weight training, nutrition, barre and more. They also list what age category you are looking for from kids to seniors. With Covid-19 restrictions, you are able to have one on one training outdoors.
Studio 360 Matt is training clients one on one (in person) and doing online workouts for clients he doesn’t see in person.
Orangetheory Fitness
Hosting free live classes via Zoom 7 days a week. Zoom Meeting Code: 661-752-1355
Orangetheory Fitness also provides the daily workout, free of charge, on YouTube and on the Orangetheory Fitness app.
View their members click here.
Pinnacle
Offers training via Zoom with the options of Facetime and Facebook Messenger. Plans on adding online training to memberships once the gym is allowed to open back up.
Once Pinnacle open’s up they plan on using this strategy to keep their gym clean.
1) As we have always done, we will continue with Enviro-Master services that fog the facility with hospital-grade cleaners and disinfectants as well as our normal cleaning service.
2) We ask those clients who feel ill please stay home.
3) We ask that clients come with a mask and gloves.
4) We have a temporal thermometer and digital Oximeter to check your vitals before each session. We feel this should only be necessary for a few weeks.
5) We would also ask that only clients with appointments be on site. You may come a few minutes early to warm up as needed.
6) We will be limiting the number of trainers and clients in the facility at one time.
7) We will be routinely consulting with people in the medical community about developments in safety measures.
You can read about their Covid-19 precautions here.
Upper Deck Fitness
An award-winning virtual gym with in-person locations in Stamford and Westport, Upper Deck offers 25 live, two-way video classes a week, bringing the gym to you right in your own home.
Not Zoom, not FaceTime, not Instagram Live, Upper Deck’s unique interactive workouts feature two coaches: One who leads you through a session designed to help you sweat, strengthen or stretch, and one who keeps their eyes on you the entire time. This approach provides you with feedback, accountability, and motivation in real-time, ensuring you’re moving safely and efficiently.
Interested? Well, Upper Deck is offering a free week of unlimited virtual gym classes with no strings attached for any of our followers through August 31st. Simply choose “Live Stream Unlimited Week” when you go to register and enter promo code STAYSTRONG2020.
Gyms are opening on June 17th.
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