Best On Demand Fitness.

By Devin Almonte | Wellness Lifestyle Expert | www.devinalmonte.com

While On Demand Fitness has been around for some time, it has recently experienced a tremendous uptick in growth due to the fact that the entire $100 billion fitness industry was forced to go virtual in response to COVID-19. What does this mean for you? It means you don’t have to give up your workout. It also means that you are probably overwhelmed by the influx of on demand fitness options. It’s a good problem to have, but the overabundance of choices can leave your head spinning in this new, virtual world of fitness. What is one to do?

I don’t know about you, but after four weeks of quarantine, I’m voting for number three. I need the structure, routine, and discipline that comes from an all-inclusive, on demand fitness approach that’s affordable. I need to find all my workouts in one place (no more googling random workout videos to do without a clear sense of direction). I want to track my progress and workouts. I want options and variety. I want to feel like I’ve accomplished something and I want to have fun.

During my time in quarantine, I've painstakingly researched and worked out across endless, on demand platforms; comparing and contrasting the pros and cons of each. I'm happy to report that I've narrowed it down to my top three.

Here my Top Three On Demand Fitness Programs that I think are a great place to start:

Daily Burn

One membership, thousands of different workout videos so you can mix it up every day right from your own home. 1,000+ workouts available. www.dailyburn.com

WHAT
On demand workout videos: group or one-on-one. Livestream videos through Daily Burn 365. (*live temporarily closed due to COVID-19)

TYPES OF CLASSES
Toning, cardio, strength, yoga, barre, HITT, kickboxing, flexibility, pre-natal, post-natal, etc.

COMMUNITY
Facebook group for community support and connection.

YOU CAN CHOOSE
Program Options: Abs, Strong, Burn, Blend, Sweat, and many more. Workouts are available without a program if you prefer to do your own thing.
Program Length: Varies with options approx 1 – 10 weeks in length
Type: Abs, Barre, Dance, Kickboxing, etc.
Trainer: In-house Master Daily Burn trainers
Equipment: Options for no equipment, ball, dumbbells, jump rope, etc.
Duration: Short 10-20 min, medium 20-35 min, long 40-60 min
Difficulty: Easy, medium, hard
Pace: Slow, moderate, fast

COST
$14.95 per month after a 30 day trial. Annual memberships also available.
WHO THIS IS FOR
Everyone. Beginner to advanced. I love that their videos show real people (no designer fitness types) working hard at their level. Very relatable.

BONUS ITEMS
Blog, supplemental audio workout support.

KEY FEATURES
Fun group workouts in a relaxed, casual environment. Light background music to keep you engaged. Active member community to make you feel connected.

Fitness Blender

Workout videos for every fitness level. Husband and wife co-creators, Daniel and Kelli Segars, share their goal of making health and fitness attainable, affordable and approachable. 500+ workouts available.www.fitnessblender.com

WHAT
On demand videos are primarily on-on-one videos featuring Daniel, Kelli or videos of the sweet, fitness couple together.

TYPE OF CLASSES
Toning, cardio, strength, yoga, barre, HIIT, plyometric, etc.

COMMUNITY
Online community chat page through www.fitnessblender.com.

YOU CAN CHOOSE
Program Options: Fat Loss, Smart HIIT, Booty Bootcamp, and many more. Workouts are available without a program if you prefer to do your own thing. (additional cost for program plans).
Program Length: 1- 8 weeks (additional cost for program plans)
Type: HIIT, strength, pilates, cardio, yoga, low impact, upper, lower, total body, etc.
Trainer: Daniel, Kelli or Daniel and Kelli together
Equipment: Options for no equipment, dumbbells, mat, etc.
Duration: 30 min, 45 min, 60 min
Difficulty: 1-5

COST

• Absolutely Free! Yes, “for-real free”, not “gimmicky-free”. They make their money through advertising, so you will face some ads from time to time, but nothing disruptive to your fitness goals.
• Fitness Blender Plus: This is their newer membership option that costs $11.99 per month, which offers access to fitness programs and a more personalized experience, which is ad-free. Annual memberships also available.

WHO THIS IS FOR
Everyone. Beginner to Advanced. For people that want to focus on fitness and their workout without all the filler or fluff.

BONUS ITEMS
Blog, recipes, menu plans

KEY FEATURES
Minimalist. No frills. Great and effective approach to exercise. Easy-to-use website and easy-to-understand workouts.

Beachbody On Demand

Beachbody On Demand has a huge library of online workouts available in addition to accountability tools, trainer tips, meal plans and more. 1000+ workouts available. www.beachbodyondemand.com

WHAT
On demand workout videos: group or one-on-one.

TYPES OF CLASSES
Toning, cardio, strength, yoga, barre, and HIIT, etc.

COMMUNITY
Online community chat page through beachbodyondemand.com with more options to join a challenge group.

YOU CAN CHOOSE
Program Options: Barre Blend, 21 Day Fix, P90X, Asylum, and many more. Workouts are available without a program if you prefer to do your own thing.Program Length: Options approx 1-10 weeks in length Type: Cardio, dance, kids + family, low impact, muscle building, yoga, etc. Trainer: Sought-after celebrity athletes and trainers that develop workout programs for the Beachbody brand.Equipment: Options for no equipment, dumbbells, resistance bands, etc. .Duration: Short 10-20 min, medium 20-40 min, long 40-60 min Difficulty: beginner, intermediate, advanced COST
3 months for $39.00. Annual memberships also avail.

WHO THIS IS FOR
Everyone. Beginner to Advanced. Videos are both aspirational and motivational, with energetic fitness trainers and participants that push you to challenge yourself.

BONUS ITEMS
Blog, shop, workout materials, online coach (to note…while not necessarily a bad thing, this coach is also your sales person who sells you Beachbody products and supplements).

KEY FEATURES
Motivating workouts with background music to keep you energized and excited, and most importantly…fit! Workouts also provide additional materials to help you get started on the workouts with ease. Beachbody focuses on great workouts with the not-so-subtle option to purchase their companion nutritional plans.

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DISCLAIMER
Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program. This general information is not intended to diagnose any medical condition or to replace your healthcare professional. Consult with your healthcare professional to design an appropriate exercise prescription. If you experience any pain or difficulty with these exercises, stop and consult your healthcare provider.

DISCLOSURE:
All comments written above are my own opinion and thoughts related to products and companies that I love and enjoy. At times, information and resources provided may be outdated or inaccurate, such as pricing, membership options, and product or program availability.