1. The Darebee Resource
Free workout programs such as Back & Core, Cardio Power, Combat HIIT, Total Abs etc. Programs are typically 30 days and require little to no equipment.
30 day themed fitness challenges such as Calves of Steel, Ninja and Wall-Sit provide quick exercises that build throughout the month.
Nutrition tips, recipes and easy to follow meal plans are available for download.
2. Bodybuilding.com
Exercise articles and guides as well as sample workouts that focus on chest, shoulders, arms, legs, full-body and women-specific workouts.
To access complete workout programs (ie muscle building/strength, weight loss, fitness and performance) users must join "All Access" for $8.99/month or $89.99/year.
3. MyFitnessPal
Diet and exercise tracker to determine optimal caloric intake and nutrients for the users' goals.
Informative blog posts contain relevant articles written by dietitians and personal trainers.
4. YouTube
Watch and share free online videos. Multiple health professionals, like registered dietitians and personal trainers, can upload videos including multiple health topics.
Informative blog posts contain relevant articles written by dietitians and personal trainers.
Adam Rosante - Workouts lasting 5 - 20 minutes with little to no equipment.
BeFit - Delivers workouts from top trainers like Jillian Michaels and has everything from 5 minute recovery tutorials to 6 week programs.
Blogilates - Quick workouts that target specific muscle groups and only require a yoga mat.
Body Rock - HIIT workouts that require weights and healthy recipes are included.
HASfit - More than 1,000 free workouts and programs to choose from.
Jessica Valant Pilates- At-home pilates workouts with new routines uploaded every other week.
5. American Council on Exercise (ACE)
Extensive exercise library that can be filtered by exercise equipment, experience or body part. Great to direct members here for questions on form.
"Healthy Living Blog" and recipes are also a great tool for exercise specific questions. You can also find an ACE PRO in your area.
6. Fitness Blender
Over 500 free full-length workout videos that range from 10 to 85 minutes long for every fitness level. Workouts include strength, pilates, HIIT and bodyweight.
Select a male or female trainer and target a specific calorie burn, training type, time, body focus or equipment.
Workouts are free, but workout programs that last 2 to 8 weeks can be purchased for $5.99 - $14.99 in a variety of training types.
7. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
ACSM is a non-profit organization that offers certifications and continuing education for fitness professionals and clinicians in the health and fitness industry.
Explore the plethora of educational materials available to you such as a newsroom, journal articles, and a resource library.
8. "Sitting Kills, Moving Heals" book
"Sitting Kills, Moving Heals," is a book by Joan Vernikos, that demonstrates how a sedentary lifestyle can contribute to poor health, obesity, and diabetes. It also touches on how health can drastically improve by continuous movement throughout the day.
Vernikos cites her original NASA research and provides an easy-to-follow action plan with gravity-challenging movements that are healthful. Examples of some movements include standing up frequently, stretching, and dancing.
9. Livestrong.com: Simple Healthy Living
Healthy lifestyle website that has articles on nutrition, fitness, health,style and beauty etc.
The LIVESTRONG "MyPlate Calorie Counter" offers free workouts, macronutrient goals, a meal plan and online support. Upgrades are available.
10. National Institute on Aging (NIA)
NIA mission is to lead large scientific efforts to understand the nature of aging and provides resources for prolonging life through healthy lifestyle habits. Great for our population!
On the website you can explore multiple tabs including 'health information,' 'research and funding,' and news and events.
11. Harvard School of Medicine
Explore articles on a variety of topics, including heart health, mind and mood, pain, staying healthy, cancer, diseases and conditions, as well as men's and women's health. The 'Staying Healthy' tab includes a section on Exercise and Fitness,' which features a large number of articles on the topic.
12. Doyogawithme.com
'Do Yoga With Me' is an online site with yoga videos, challenges, and programs for all levels. There are hundreds of streaming videos that are free of charge. For additional, premium content, you do have the option of becoming a subscriber. There are different subscription options including $10 per month or $99 per year. The subscription offers additional yoga classes, programs, challenges, instruction on poses, and access to a private facebook group.
13. Spark People
SparkPeople is a diet, weight loss, and overall healthy living site. The site offers a free calorie counter, integration with most wearable fitness trackers, message boards to find answers and support from the community of members and experts, fitness and health challenges, articles on health-related topics, an exercise library, and recipes.
14. ExRx.net
ExRx.net is a resource for exercise professionals, coaches and fitness enthusiasts. Utilize the exercise library (nearly 1800 exercises), workout templates, fitness calculators and reference articles. Find programs targeted for beginners, older adults, women and kids.
You will also find dietary guidelines and "progressive eating goals" that may be helpful to use with members.
15. Muscle and Strength
Choose free workout programs based on your gender, categories and level of fitness. These workouts are more gym-based and focus on muscle building.
Find recipes categorized for carb cycling, "If It Fits Your Macros" (IIFYM), Paleo, Keto, Clean Eating etc.
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