Thanks to my friends at Retailmenot for these incredible resources.

A lot of us are stuck at home during the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and it’s super important now more than ever to stay healthy and fit.

Luckily there are a lot of businesses supporting us during this time and they are doing this by giving free access to their normally paid workout and fitness apps and services.

If you want to get in shape and maintain your health, there are plenty of fun and effective fitness classes that you can access online at no cost right now. 

While a lot of these are free some may require you to sign up for a trial and some may require a credit card but you can cancel at any time before your trial ends to avoid getting charged.

If you sign up for any apps that require you to use a card then just make a note on your calendar to cancel before the trial ends.

Nike Training Club (NTC)

Nike Training Club (NTC) is

The cost: Free for now, but normally the premium features start at $14.99 per month or $119.99 for the year.

Nike dropped the subscription fee for its NTC Premium version, which provides studio-style streaming workouts, training programs (including bodyweight-only exercises, yoga classes and full-equipment workouts for all levels) and expert tips from elite Nike Master Trainers.

NTC Premium includes the Nike App, Nike Running Club (NRC) app, the Nike Training Club (NTC) app and the “Trained” podcast. The NTC system contains a library of more than 185 workouts ranging from 15 to 60 minutes.

Nike has also started offering new tips on mindset, movement, nutrition, recovery and sleep via Nike social handles, Nike.com and the Nike app. 

Check out Nike Training Club here.

Fitbit

In the face of Covid 19, Fitbit is offering free premium content to its app users.

The cost: Anyone new to Fitbit Premium can get a 90-day free trial of the regularly paid subscription.

Fitbit provides 150+ at-home workouts from fitness brands like barre3, Daily Burn, POPSUGAR and Yoga Studio by Gaiam.

You can check it out here.

Active by POPSUGAR

Active by POPSUGAR offers workouts for all levels and fitness preferences. “Strengthen, sculpt, dance, box or restore with your favorite POPSUGAR instructors.” Jazz up your routine with a variety of toning, dance cardio, yoga workouts and more.

You’ll have access to workouts from celebrity trainers and experts and access to challenges, such as 4-Week Full-Body Fusion and 21 Days to Kickstart Your Fitness.

The cost: This paid monthly subscription just officially launched early for free in response to COVID-19.

Daily Burn

Daily Burn does a great job when it comes to variety, allowing members to mix it up with all kinds of video workouts ranging from kickboxing and dancing to yoga and kettlebell training.

You can stream over 1,000 workouts taught by certified trainers. There’s a new live workout each day that’s available for 24 hours on-demand. By answering a few questions about your goals—weight loss, burning more calories, toning, improved fitness—Daily Burn can create workout and nutrition plans for you.

The cost: You can grab a 60 Day Free Trial of Daily Burn here.

Zombies, Run!

I thought this one had an interesting name!

The cost: Free

Braaaaains! Nothing will get you hitting the pavement faster than a looming zombie, right? This running app is more of an exercise game in that you run away from killer zombies and try to save all of civilization by gathering supplies, rescuing survivors and defending their home.

If this sounds like an app that will get you moving, you can grab it for free here.

Blogilates

Blogilates is a YouTube channel made by Cassey Ho. Cassey is a fitness rock star who has been offering free 10- to 20-minute pilates and bootcamp sculpting workouts on YouTube for a decade.

She’s known for her signature POP Pilates, which fuses pop music together with classical Pilates routines. She’s the No. 1 female fitness channel on YouTube with over 500 million video views and 4 million subscribers. You can also get her free monthly calendars, including this 14-day quarantine workout plan on the Blogilates website.

The cost: Free

Down Dog

This popular yoga app is making all its fitness apps—Down Dog, Yoga for Beginners, HIIT, Barre and 7 Minute Workout—completely free until April 1.

So you can vary it up and get lean, toned, burn fat and say namaste at home or on the go.

The cost: Free until May 1st, but health care professionals, students and teachers (K-12 and college) can get free access through July 1st!

Follow the instructions and links below to get the correct access for your needs.

A Note from Down Dog:

COVID-19 Update:

Due to the current outbreak, many people are avoiding gathering in large groups, including at yoga studios and other fitness spaces. We believe that stressful times like these are precisely when people need wellness practices the most, and we are committed to doing our part to help out.

So that anyone who wants to practice at home can do so, we are making all of our apps – Down Dog, Yoga for Beginners, HIIT, Barre, and 7 Minute Workout – completely free until May 1st.

In response to the many school closures taking place, we are also offering free access until July 1st for all students and teachers (K-12 and college). To access the free school membership, please register your school’s domain by visiting downdogapp.com/schools.

We are also extending free access until July 1 for all healthcare professionals so we can help those who are helping us. Please visit downdogapp.com/healthcare to register your work healthcare domain.

We hope that everyone will stay healthy and safe in these uncertain times.

Centr

Chris Hemsworth (Thor! Yes, Australian actor and God of Thunder) has an online fitness and wellness program and he is offering up a FREE six week trial of unrestricted access.

It’s called Centr and it offers workouts, recipes, and articles, plus you get access to Hemsworth’s world-class team.

The cost: Free for six weeks (regularly $29.99 a month)

Check out the Centr health and fitness program.

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Steezy Studio

Steezy Studio is offering up free online classes each day. You can check out each day’s free class schedule here.

The cost: Free classes each day amid Covid 19

DoYogaWithMe.com

If you’re looking for yoga and meditation videos, this is the place to be. There are hundreds of videos for all levels to choose from. Actually, DoYogaWithMe.com is great if you’re new to yoga because there’s a special “Beginner’s Studio” with classes aimed at newbies as well as tutorials that allow you to perfect specific poses.

There’s also a strong community aspect to the site for those of you who like to bond with and learn from others.

DoYogaWithMe would like to help anyone who is experiencing hardship during coronavirus (COVID 19) and is offering all current free members and new visitors 2 months of free access to their premium content.

To take advantage of our offer go here.

The cost: All current free members and new visitors are invited to two months of free access to DoYogaWithMe’s premium content. But also note that the site typically offers loads of wonderful free yoga content, this is just a perk to get that ad-free premium content for free!

Check them out here.

Davina McCall’s Own Your Goals

After 15 years of making fitness DVDs and helping thousands of women lose weight, Davina has gone online. The website lets you work out with Davina and her trainers from home via online classes, including HIIT, boxing, yoga, Pilates and dance.

Davina’s site also gives you access to workout plans and nutritionist-approved recipes. To get started, you’ll share your fitness level, what goal you want to achieve and by when, and the team will recommend a plan to you.

The cost: Free 30-day membership (no credit card required)

Check out Davina McCall’s Own Your Goals here.

Peloton

Get access to 20+ live classes a day and thousands of on-demand classes, from meditation and walking to strength-training and indoor cycling with the Peloton App.

The cost: 90-day free trial, up from its usual 30-day trial. After that, a digital membership is $12.99 per month if you decide to stay (cancel anytime).

Check out the Peloton App here.

In addition to these apps and websites offering free workouts, a lot of closed gyms are now streaming free workouts on their Facebook pages, their websites and on Youtube!

I know Planet Fitness and Anytime Fitness are among the gyms offering these free workouts so be sure to check them out and stay fit and healthy!

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Free Online Educational Resources & More Amid the Coronavirus Crisis

I am creating this blog post as a resource to find all of the incredible free and helpful resources large and small businesses have created in response to the Covid-19 crisis.

If you’re stuck at home either by choice or because you’re quarantined or have a shelter in place order then I have some helpful resources for you.

These resources will help you stay productive while at home, learn a new skill, have fun and maybe even help you find a new career or start a new business from home.

This post is a work in progress and will be updated often as I find more things to add. If you have anything you want to add please leave a comment. Thank you!

FREE CLASSES AND LEARNING PROGRAMS

Like Crafts?

BluPrint is hosting a 14 day event, where they will provide free access to their full slate of content; including more than 1300 classes and series and hundreds of step by step project tutorials and patterns making this the perfect time to learn a new craft or hobby. 

Grab access to BluPrint here.

SkillShare is giving users 2 free months of Skillshare Premium for a limited time!

Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of classes on topics including illustration, design, photography, video, freelancing, and more.

Check out Skillshare here.

Got kids? ABCMOUSE is offering 30 days of either of their award-winning learning programs for FREE.

You can check out ABCMOUSE here.

WORK FROM HOME COURSES AND RESOURCES

Need extra cash that you can make from home?

Learn how to start a virtual assistant business fast with this LIMITED TIME FREE COURSE ($99 Value). Use the code: WEGOTTHIS and you will not be charged. (

It does ask you to put in a credit card or PayPal info but your amount will be $0 after you apply the coupon code.

Click here and don’t forget to apply coupon code: WEGOTTHIS

FREE WORKOUT RESOURCES

Need a little workout motivation? Chris Hemsworth is offering up a FREE six week trial of unrestricted access to his Centr health and fitness program.

Sign up here (make sure to uncheck auto-renew before the six weeks ends if you don’t plan on staying with the program).

Nike Training Club (NTC) is letting you use their premium app service for free until further notice!

The Nike Training Club app helps you reach your fitness goals with expertly designed workouts from world-class Nike Master Trainers. NTC provides free workouts for everything from bodyweight-only sessions, invigorating yoga classes, targeted training programs, and full-equipment home workouts for all fitness levels.

Usually, their premium service has a monthly fee but until further notice it’s free!

You can check the NTC app here.

With changes happening every day and more businesses offering up free workout resources during this time, I created a long list of FREE AT HOME WORKOUTS here.

FREE BOOKS & MUSIC

Now is a great time to catch up on reading! I personally love audiobooks but also read a few ebooks here and there.

Get 2 Free Months to Scribd! If you like audiobooks and eBooks I highly recommend Scribd! You can access an unlimited amount of books each month for one low price.

Grab a free two-month trial to Scribd here. Plus get free months for referring friends.

Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited has a free 30 Day Trial you can try out.

Check it out here. It’s $9.99 a month thereafter but you can cancel at any time.

AMAZING DEALS

Right now the Ultimate Bundles Self Care Mini Bundle is just $11.97 ($234 Value)! This is the perfect time to give yourself some love. Self Care is important especially in times like these!

Grab the Self Care Mini-Bundle for just $11.97 here!

I will be updating this blog post daily so keep checking back!

More Resources to Help You During This Time:

• How to Make Money as a Stay at Home Mom
• How to Make Money Cleaning Out Your House
• 101 Ways to Save Money
• DIY Party Decorations You Can Make For Free
• How to Stream Movies and TV for Free

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Thank you to Tello for sponsoring this blog post. All opinions are my own.

Looking for an affordable cell phone plan? Have you heard of Tello?

To be honest, before Tello reached out to me to try their service I had never heard of them. But after doing a little research I was excited to give them a try.

Tello provided me with a data plan and compatible phone (a refurbished iPhone 6) for the purpose of the review. All the opinions in the review are my own and are meant to help you decide on whether Tello is right for you.

Ok, let’s get to the details of my Tello review.

WHO IS TELLO?

Tello is what’s known as a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) which is a wireless carrier that leases wireless telephone and data service from major carriers such as AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless.

Because MVNO’s do not own the infrastructure, they’re able to offer service at a much lower price point.

Tello uses Sprint’s cell phone towers to provide coast to coast coverage on the Nationwide Sprint Network.

Tello takes pride in offering very flexible plans that are month to month. They offer no contracts, no activation or early termination fees, and the ability to cancel your service at any time.

But is Tello right for you? Let’s go into more detail below.

IS TELLO ANY GOOD?

Let’s just cut to the chase right? You basically want to know if Tello is any good and if you should switch right?

Like I mentioned above, Tello operates on the Sprint network which means they use Sprint’s cell towers. This means that if you’re already on Sprint (like I am) you might be a great fit to switch to Tello.

Go ahead and compare the plan you have with Sprint to Tello’s plans (I’ll go more into the plans in the next section).

I’m currently on Sprint and I used my phone and Sprint service to compare with Tello’s. I tested the Tello service with a refurbished iPhone 6 I got from their website and I was able to get the same service as I did on my Sprint plan (iPhone 6s Plus).

Since I had both plans activated at the same time I was able to do side by side comparisons.

My signal was pretty even in almost all areas I tested it in and I didn’t have any dropped calls or problems connecting. Because I’m on Sprint that probably won’t be a surprise but I just wanted to share my experience comparing the two in case you’ve never used an MVNO before.

Now let’s go into what plans are available and what they cost.

TELLO PLANS & PRICING

Tello’s plans are probably the best thing about Tello. They have the most customizable and flexible plans I’ve seen at very affordable prices.

Plus Tello has no contract, no activation or early termination fees and you can cancel or change your plan at any time as often as you like (like I mentioned above).

For testing, I chose the 6GB data plan with unlimited minutes and texts. Honestly, I could have chosen a plan with fewer data and minutes but I figured for testing purposes I may need more data.

The plan I chose was just $24 plus taxes.

Do they have a plan that fits your needs? Use their Build Your Own Plan feature on the website and mix and match to find the best plan for you at the best price.

Choose your data, minutes and texts.

You can choose how much data you want, anywhere from 500MB to Unlimited. As well as how many minutes and texts you need. Try different combinations to get yourself the best price.

Because plans can change I won’t go into each plan and price but they have plans starting at just $5 a month up to $39 a month for unlimited.

So go ahead and try the Build Your Own Plan option here.

Oh, and if you need tethering, Tello has you covered. They give you free tethering which some other plans charge for. You will be using your data when tethering but there are no additional charges to use it.

TELLO COVERAGE

How is Tello’s service in your area?

Like I mentioned a few times already, Tello uses the Sprint Network so if you’re currently using Sprint you should be ok. But to be sure, make sure you check their coverage tool. Also, be aware that Tello does not do roaming so if you’re on Sprint but tend to use roaming then this is also a factor.

If you’re on another network you can compare coverage using a site like RootMetrics to see how Tello’s coverage (choose the Sprint Network) will differ from your current network provider.

WHAT PHONES CAN I GET AND CAN I BRING OVER MY OWN PHONE TO TELLO?

I love when cell phone providers allow you to bring over your phone. I keep my phone pretty much until it falls apart so I like to have the option to move it with me.

Your phone would have to be compatible so be sure to use the Tello compatibility checker on their site if you plan to bring over your phone.

If you want a new phone or your phone is not compatible, Tello does sell phones. Their selection at the time of writing this blog post was not huge but it could be due to the $75 off phone sale they were having.

I wanted a separate phone for testing so I chose to test out a refurbished iPhone 6 which was listed for $199 at the time. I thought prices were reasonable considering how much they can go for elsewhere.

If you need a new phone and can’t find one on the Tello site you can try Amazon for unlocked phones. Just make sure it’s compatible by checking the Tello website under the “Bring Your Phone” section.

PROS AND CONS OF USING TELLO

Let’s look at the pros and cons of Tello.

Pros:

• Cost & Plan Customization- Obviously cost is a major factor in choosing Tello. Plans start as low as $5 and go up to $39. You can also build a plan that fits you and your family which is a huge plus.
• No Contract
• No Activation Fees
• Free Tethering
• Bring Your Own Phone (if it’s compatible)
• Bring Your Existing Phone Number
• Change Plans Whenever You Want
• Cancel Your Service Right Online (any time for any reason)
• International Calling to Canada, Mexico, and China
• WiFi Calling via the Tello App
• Referral Program ($10 Tello Dollars for you & your referral)

Cons:

• No Roaming. If you need roaming coverage then Tello is probably not for you (you can, however, use the Tello App to make calls via Wifi from anywhere)
• No Brick & Morter Stores to Bring Your Phone if Needed
• Service Can Be an Issue if Sprint’s Network Isn’t Up to Par in Your Area
• No Payment Plans for Purchased Phones (you pay upfront)

Should You Switch to Tello? My Thoughts!

In my opinion, switching to Tello will all depend on what you need and where you live.

If you’re currently on Sprint and don’t really need roaming then it’s a no brainer to switch to a lower-priced Tello plan. Go ahead and check out Tello’s Plans here.

On another carrier? Check the coverage map on the Tello website and see how coverage will be in your area and then decide.

Think about how much you’re paying now and do the math! Is it worth it?

Check out Tello today and see if it will work for you. This one switch could save you hundreds of dollars this year! Plus if you don’t like it you can always switch to another carrier since you’re not in a contract and didn’t have to pay an activation fee.

Don’t be afraid to switch to a new cell phone provider!

Switching carriers every couple years and even more often can save you money and it’s not that hard. I did everything myself and didn’t even have to talk to Tello to get setup.

Visit Tello’s website for more information.

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Thank you to Popcart for sponsoring this blog post, all opinions are my own honest opinions.

If you’ve stumbled on this blog post then you’re probably looking into Popcart and wondering if it’s legit and worth using.

I can tell you that I’ve only been using it for a few weeks now and I’ve already saved money and time.

Let’s go over how Popcart works and how I saved money so far. I’m going to go over some of the features and reasons why I honestly think its a no-brainer to use.

WHAT IS POPCART?

Popcart is a Chrome browser extension that gives you an easier way to compare prices and have peace of mind when shopping online.

Not using the Chrome browser? Chrome is a Google product and it’s free and in my opinion, one of the best browsers out there. Download Chrome here free. You can use it on a Windows computer or a Mac.

Popcart claims to save you money and time by automatically comparing prices on everything you shop online so you never have to worry if you’re getting the best deal.

But does it work like it says it does?

Popcart price comparison

How does Popcart price comparison work? Let’s look at how it worked for me.

I was shopping for a clay mask I like that I planned on buying on Amazon because I had some Amazon gift cards.

When I found it, Popcart notified me of some better deals on the same mask (see screenshot below).

A yellow box will automatically pop up if Popcart detects a better deal. In my case, it popped up telling me I could save 31%.

I clicked on the Popcart extension in my browser and it showed me the best deals.

As you can see from the screenshot below, It showed me the same product, the same size (16 oz) in a 3 pack for $19.99, which if I bought that, I would save 31%. OR I could have also opted for a larger size (32 oz) 2 pack at Walmart for $21.78 saving me 44% but I would have to pay shipping if I spent less than $35.

As you can see below, Popcart breaks up the prices per oz so you don’t have to do any math. It also breaks down the percent you save.

Since I have Amazon Prime and didn’t want to spend $35 to get free shipping from Walmart, to me the Amazon 3 pack would have been a better deal.

But I ended up not buying my mask that day and went to go buy it the next day and Popcart found me an even better deal!

The next day when I was ready to buy, Popcart found a two-pack of the same 16 oz product for just $13.37. So while I am still saving 31%, its a better deal for me because I didn’t have to buy it in a bulk 3 pack. I only had to spend a little more to get double the product.

It took me seconds to save that 31% with this free tool that just sits in my browser and does all the work for me!

Oh, and did I mention you could get $5 just for trying it out for a month?

Popcart $5 Referral PROGRAM

Still on the fence about Popcart? They have a $5 referral program in which you could earn $5 for trying it yourself and $5 more for each friend you refer who tries it.

You can download Popcart using my refer a friend link here (thank you!) and we both get $5.

The $5 comes in the form of an Amazon gift card. You only get the $5 reward by using a Popcart referral link so that’s why I’m sharing mine.

Plus you can turn around and refer your friends and give them $5 as well.

To get your $5 reward for referrals, your friend would have to install Popcart, keep it for 30 days and make a purchase with it. Then you both collect $5! You can refer up to 20 friends.

If you’re an influencer or just have a ton of friends on social media, you can look into their Elite program to refer more friends and followers.

PROS AND CONS OF POPCART

I’ve been using Popcart for a few weeks and I honestly love it. I do most of my shopping on Amazon so to be able to make sure I’m getting the best deal without really doing any work, is super valuable.

It saves me time and money. Plus it’s a free tool that only took me a minute to install. It also hasn’t caused me any issues with my browser or computer.

The main thing I love about it is it compares different sizes as well to make absolutely sure you’re getting the best deal.

I really couldn’t find many cons to Popcart, to be honest. If I had to pick one thing it would be that I wish they had a mobile app. I do most of my shopping on my laptop but for the times I do shop on my phone, it would be a great resource.

There’s really no reason not to install Popcart if you’re doing any shopping online.

GETTING STARTED WITH POPCART

So what do you think? Do you want to get started with Popcart? It takes just a minute and you’ll get $5 to try it out!

• Install Popcart here (get $5 for using my referral link)
• Shop as you normally would and know you’re getting a good deal
• Refer friends and get money!

It’s really that easy! What do you think?

Questions? Comments? Let me know in the comment section and I’ll be sure to answer them.

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