Sport at home? These are the advantages
A home workout has a number of advantages: you don't have to travel far, you save time and you can start at any time, regardless of fixed classes. This increases motivation and who knows - you might end up on the gym mat more often than you did before.
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Living room fitness: what you need
Depending on which sport you prefer, you will need various small aids. But don't worry! There are countless fitness exercises that work without any complicated equipment. The only basic equipment you need is a gym mat and a device on which you can watch the digital workout - this could be a smartphone, tablet, computer or TV.
If you want to train your muscles but don't have any weights at home, there are some simple tricks you can use: instead of dumbbells, you can also use filled water bottles, for example.
The best sports apps for home training
We have already introduced you to the best sports exercises for the living room. However, there are now many companies that offer virtual sports activities and training sessions. We present our four favorite fitness apps and portals here!
1. yogaEasy
The online platform YogaEasy offers the full range of yoga for the home: from relaxation to light workouts to power yoga, everything is represented here. The more than 1,000 videos are instructed by experts from all over the world and provide practical tips. Whether beginner or advanced - there is a training session for everyone at the right level. YogaEasy is supporting anyone interested in the current crisis situation by offering a free trial month (at www.yogaeasy.de/homeyoga).
The full selection is available permanently for 16 euros per month or 130 euros per year.
2 Tabata Stopwatch Pro
Have you ever heard of Tabata? This is the basic version of HIIT training (High Intensity Interval Training). Interval training is characterized by alternating phases of high exertion lasting 20 seconds with short breaks lasting 10 seconds. This is repeated a total of eight times. Popular Tabata exercises include push-ups, planking, squats, jumping jacks and burpees. The Tabata Stopwatch Pro app can be adjusted to the desired level of difficulty and the Tabata intervals can be individually timed.
The app is free, the Pro version costs 16.99 euros and is suitable for iOS and Android.
3. cyberobics
The Cyberobics app offers a huge selection of different virtual sports classes. Whether it's strength training, abs, glutes, relaxation, dancing or HIIT - there's something for everyone here. The courses last around 30 to 60 minutes and are demonstrated by the respective fitness professional. An assessment of whether the course is suitable for beginners or advanced users is also included.
The app provides 20 courses free of charge after registration; a larger selection including a training plan is available for 5 euros per month. By the way: If you are registered with the McFit fitness studio chain, you can currently use Cyberobics for free!
4. seven
The Seven app has the advantage of being simple and self-explanatory. Every user can use it, even if they have little experience. The app owes its name to the way it works: The sweat-inducing workout only takes seven minutes. But it is intense! Seven offers various workouts consisting of several exercises. They are demonstrated with the help of an animation, making them easy to imitate. Great for a quick workout that can be regularly integrated into everyday life due to its short duration.
The basic version of the app is available free of charge for iOS and Android. The price for the Pro membership is 9.99 euros per month or 59.99 euros per year.