{"id":2504,"date":"2020-03-31T01:25:49","date_gmt":"2020-03-31T01:25:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stillpointcounselingandwellness.com\/?p=2504"},"modified":"2020-03-31T01:25:49","modified_gmt":"2020-03-31T01:25:49","slug":"online-resources-for-your-mental-and-physical-health-while-self-isolating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stillpointcounselingandwellness.com\/?p=2504","title":{"rendered":"Online Resources for Your Mental and Physical Health While Self Isolating"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over the last few weeks, the way we live has done a complete 180. Although the situation is still developing in the United States, everyone is feeling the effects COVID-19 is having on our community. We\u2019re sure you\u2019re aware by now North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has issued a Stay at Home Executive Order beginning today March 30th at 5 PM. This means people are unable to leave their homes unless for necessity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your mental or physical health is taking a toll from being stuck inside and not knowing what tomorrow holds, it\u2019s important we continue taking time for self care-particularly movement and exercise. Research shows that regular exercise has a multitude of mental health benefits including stress reduction, increased feelings of happiness, improved self confidence, reduced feelings of anxiety and depression as well as addiction recovery.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re currently stuck inside and can\u2019t go to the gym, check out these awesome online resources to help you break a sweat from your living room!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>High Intensity<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orangetheory Fitness:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This popular endurance-based class utilizes interval training and targeting certain heart rate zones for burning calories. They\u2019re uploading a new 30-minute at home workout every day using either just your bodyweight or objects you can find around the house like cans of beans.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orangetheory.com\/en-us\/athome\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Check out their free at-home workouts here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barry\u2019s BootCamp: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Known for completely revolutionizing High Intensity Workouts, they\u2019re offering complimentary IGTV workouts twice everyday. One is focused on body weight workouts and the other utilizes resistance bands. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/barrys\/channel\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can find their workouts here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Toning and Dance Based Classes<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">305 Fitness:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> One of NYC\u2019s most popular \u2018cardio dance party\u2019 workout classes, is currently offering free cardio dance classes on YouTube twice a day-once at noon and again at 6PM EST. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/305fitness.com\/digital-events\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check them out here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">K<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">elly Brabants:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Owner of online fitness brand <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bootybybrabants\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bootybybrabants <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kelly Brabants-lifetime dancer turned personal trainer is offering free IG Live cardio-dance classes. She posts daily updates to let her followers know when she\u2019s hosting her next workout, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bootybybrabants\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">so keep an eye on her feed!<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Strength Training and Online Gyms<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Gold\u2019s Gym<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Utilize their Gold\u2019s Gym AMP app and try one of over 600 audio and video workouts. Sign up for free until the end of May with promo code FIT60. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goldsamp.com\/promo\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can sign up here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24 Hour Fitness: Access the 24 Hour Fitness app for free which includes on demand Les Mills classes and audio coaching. They\u2019re also extending their memberships while the gyms are closed. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/24go.co\/24\/sms?_branch_match_id=748659451863056276\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can download the app here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Fitness Studios in Wilmington<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burn Boot Camp:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These 45-minute full body workouts are a combination of strength and high intensity interval training, and no workout is ever the same. Although our local Burn Boot Camp is currently closed to the public, they\u2019re constantly updating <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/burnbootcampwilmington\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">their Instagram<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with at-home workouts as well as fun activities you can do with your kiddos to keep them moving. You can also find more at-home workouts on their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCHUhA3C3vgTnyXHtAfsivgw\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YouTube channel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Longwave Yoga<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This vinyasa-based studio offers beginners yoga, yin yoga, restorative yoga, alignment-based yoga, and Jivamukti. All classes are currently being held online via Zoom livestream. <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.longwaveyoga.com\/pages\/schedule\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can check out their schedule and sign up here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Terra Sol Sanctuary<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This wonderful local yoga studio offers classes for all levels and various styles. Some of their classes include Breath + Alignment, Restorative Yoga, Core Yoga, emPowerment Flow, Gentle, Gentle\/yin, Meditate + chill and more! They\u2019re also offering their classes online. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.terrasolsanctuary.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out their schedule, prices or sign up here.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">O2 Fitness:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Although their in-person gyms are currently closed, O2 is offering all of their classes online through Facebook livestream. They offer yoga classes, barre, strength training, and more! You can also access their one-on-one virtual training through <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/go2.o2fitnessclubs.com\/?fbclid=IwAR2dBbZI0nf8raihA4CYlHvKvuZUZM9AeU8cpsyB0id8oQE6uUzHvURs2CI\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">their app here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also check out Stillpoint therapist Crystal Zumba\u2019s class tomorrow hosted online March 31st at 6:30 PM and Sunday April 5th at 6:30 PM. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/s\/livestream-zumba-with-kari-lin\/217001876185393\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can sign up and see future times\/ dates here.\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Axis Fitness:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Focusing on mobility and strength training, this local fitness studio is constantly updating <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/axis_fitness\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">their Instagram<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pg\/AxisFitnessTraining\/posts\/?ref=page_internal\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with at-home workouts and challenges. They\u2019re currently offering free at-home workout resources on their TrainHeroic app with code \u201cSTAYLEANCOVID2019\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Low Intensity<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One Commune &#8211; Virtual Yoga Community:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This online yoga studio is offering free daily classes and meditations. You can also sign up for their free online courses in Meditation and Mindfulness. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ww2.onecommune.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check them out here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alo Moves:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Brought to you by popular fitness closing brand Alo, offers online classes for all levels. Including yoga, strength training, mindfulness and skills-based classes like inversions or mobility. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alomoves.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get your first two weeks for free here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go for a walk around the block<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garden or start a garden. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miraclegro.com\/en-us\/library\/gardening-basics\/10-top-gardening-tips-beginners\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a beginner, check out these tips here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North Carolina COVID-19 Update resources:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncdhhs.gov\/divisions\/public-health\/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-response-north-carolina\/nc-updates#march-22---28\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NC Department of Health and Human Services<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/health.nhcgov.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Hanover County Health Department<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/governor.nc.gov\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NC Governor Roy Cooper<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Over the last few weeks, the way we live has done a complete 180. 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