Staying Connected During Uncertain Times: Introducing the New Wellbeats Connect Channel

Connect Channel on Wellbeats

Finding support from each other is more important than ever during these uncertain times. To help spread positivity and encouragement in this season, Wellbeats will be releasing a brand-new channel to its platform: Connect!

The Connect Channel features 12 new classes for staying connected in the Wellbeats community through 1-on-1 interviews, at-home workouts, insider tips from health and wellbeing experts, Q&As, and more.

Here’s a sneak peek of what’s new:

1. Beginner Barre | 25 minutes

New to barre? This class is for you! Tina will coach you (and Mark!) through the basics of barre in this fun, beginner-friendly workout.

Balance, Coordination

2. Tabata Heat | 20 minutes

Bring the heat in this total-body,  Tabata-style workout – no equipment needed! Join us for 20 seconds on, 10 seconds off in 4 rounds of cardio bursts.

High-Intensity Cardio

3. Up the Hill | 20 minutes

How fast up the hill can you go? Challenge yourself in this 20-minute, hill training workout to help build speed and strength. Whether you’re inside on a treadmill or outside on a hill, power through a series of hill climbs led by Carrie and Mark!

Aerobic

4. Bringing the Flavor | 19 minutes

Dr. Kim interviews Chef Green for his best tips in adding more flavor to meals while demonstrating a family-friendly “Salmon Cakes and Egg Fried Rice” recipe. Download the recipe at Wellbeats.com/recipes.

Nutrition Education

5. Circuit with Kids | 13 minutes

How many circuit rounds can you complete in 5 minutes? Grab a partner and have some fun in this kid-friendly circuit featuring 5 exercises: push-ups, squats, situps, torso twists, and burpees.

Interval, High-Intensity Cardio

6. HIIT by 5 | 14 minutes

Short on time? Blast through 2 rounds of 4 exercises: burpees, push-ups, high knees or skaters, and bicycle crunches for a quick and effective HIIT workout.

Aerobic, Interval, High-Intensity Cardio

7. Living Room Yoga | 21 minutes

Turn your living room into a yoga studio! This yoga practice can help relieve stress and perfect for limited time and space.

Balance, Flexibility

8. Plank Challenge | 8 minutes

Test your core strength in this 5-minute plank challenge. See how long you can hold your plank and don’t forget to breathe!

Core Training

9. Squat Challenge | 7 minutes

Burn your legs with this 2-minute squat challenge! Perform as many squats as you can with proper form in 2 minutes. Ready? Let’s do this!

Muscle Conditioning

10. Keeping Families Active | 27 minutes

Olympian runner and mom of 3 Carrie Tollefson shares how to keep kids entertained and active at home, family routines for a healthy lifestyle, and her tips for staying healthy during quarantine.

Q&A

11. Wall Sit Challenge | 8 minutes

Quads. On. Fire. Burn those legs in this 5-minute wall sit challenge. Find a wall and get ready to sit for as long as you can!

Strength Training, Muscle Conditioning

12. Eating Healthy at Home | 24 minutes

Dr. Kim shares a variety of ways to make healthier food choices at home. Learn practical tips for portion control, meal prep, grocery shopping for the family, and boosting your immune system.

Cooking Education

Here is a full list of new classes in the Connect Channel.

Want more ways to stay connected? Join us for LIVE workouts and exclusive Q&As on our Facebook page! 

Try out a new class today by downloading the Wellbeats app on iOS, Windows, or Android, website portal, or Apple TV. Streaming access available to users of an employer or affiliated organization offering Wellbeats as a fitness benefit. If you’re interested in offering Wellbeats to your community, please fill out our Contact Form.