20 Minutes Of Yoga For Beginners, A Yoga Guide For Beginners

While some gyms are starting to open back up in a limited capacity with extra health precautions, the coronavirus pandemic has many cyclists still wanting to stay home to help mitigate the spread of the virus. But that doesn’t mean working out safely has to stop.

Solo outdoor riding (while keeping an appropriate distance from others and practicing good etiquette) or at home on a trainer (if you have one) is a great way to maintain your mileage. It’s even possible to get in an effective HIIT workout for stress relief, even if you just use your own body weight. Plus, practicing yoga can help you recover after a ride or help you get your mind right and stretch out after a day of hunching over a screen, whether you’re in an office or working from home on your couch.

One of the hardest parts of working out alone at home can be motivating yourself to mix up your workouts—or making time for them at all. Luckily many gyms are offering free apps or streaming services during this time that can replace your regular gym routine, help keep up with your training, or introduce you to a new workout you may not have considered before. From trying a new HIIT session to starting up a yoga practice, these apps, all of which are free or have a free trial period, will ensure you get a good at-home workout at a time you might need it most.

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