As we settle into this new normal of staying at home and social distancing to stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), one of the biggest changes to people’s routines is missing the in-person fitness community that gyms and fitness studios offer. Sure, there are plenty of at-home workouts available to stream online, on apps, or on Instagram Live, but it’s just not the same as joining a room full of other motivated, fit-minded people sweating it out while an encouraging (and sometimes tough!) instructor keeps you on track.
But for Barry’s fans, there’s good news. The fitness studio, which has a loyal following, has announced that it is now offering 35-minute virtual classes that will be streamed live via Zoom. To participate, you will need to download Zoom. If you don’t have an account already — which, how else have you been doing virtual happy hours during this quarantine? — you can sign up directly on Barry’s website or app, and you will receive a confirmation email that includes a Zoom link 20 minutes prior to class. There will be 24 classes available a day, so you’re bound to find one that works with your schedule.
Some are bodyweight-only, while others may require equipment, such as dumbbells, mini bands, resistance bands, and/or booty bands. Barry’s is selling its Band Together Fit Kit that features the three different types of bands used in classes in red, which is beginner/lower-resistance or blue, which is intermediate/medium-resistance.
Each class is $20, but if you already have an existing membership or credits on your account, those will work towards the virtual classes. If you bought a class package that’s set to expire while studios are still closed, the studio is extending those packages beyond the duration of the closures. If you have a membership, you can reach out to your studio to have your membership frozen.
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