Physiq Fitness: Fitness Online During Quarantine
Exercise is an important part of maintaining physical and mental health. With gyms being closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many people are looking for a way to work out at home.
Currently, Physiq Fitness in Albany is offering several of their fitness classes online. The classes include yoga, cardio dance, core, and some QFit team training classes. They are offered online through Physiq’s Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Zoom links. You have to have a membership to access most of the workouts, so are they worth it?
I tried a couple of their classes to find out.
I really enjoyed the Cardio Dance class with Bethanie Gambardella. Cardio Dance, similar to Zumba, is a cardio class that incorporates choreographed dance moves to music. This type of workout works well online because it doesn’t require any equipment and you can do it in a relatively small space. This class is offered twice a week live on Facebook.
Gambardella is excellent at engaging with the audience by stopping between songs to read and react to comments, asking for song requests and checking with viewers to make sure audio and video were working well. She also does a good job staying in the shot for all her moves, making it easy to follow.
Cindy Love, a long-time Cardio Dance student and Albany resident, said the online classes are working well for her.
“I’m really glad they are offering them to help us stay active and motivated,” Love said. “I miss seeing friends but it's nice to know they are doing the class, too. And I enjoy the motivating and happy instructors.”
The only downside to this workout was the audio wasn’t the best, and it’s not as much fun doing the class alone. But it still provided a great workout.
I also tried one of the QFit classes. These classes are a mix of high-intensity interval training, plyometric exercises and some exercises that use weights. The class I tried was a leg workout with Nicole Wilder.
I liked how bubbly and upbeat Wilder was and that she went over what equipment you would need at the beginning of the workout. She gave some helpful tips on things you can use from around your house (e.g. water jugs, dishtowels, paper plates) if you don’t have weights, which was great! She also offered a lot of exercise modifications and alternate exercises for people who have knee and back issues, or other physical limitations.
Members can do the classes live when they are scheduled, or watch them anytime once they’ve finished. It made it convenient to be able to choose when I worked out.
Overall, I liked the online format. The trainers made sure that the workouts were tailored to a home environment. Attending the live version of the classes gives the added bonus of having a trainer there to provide motivation and answer your questions in real time, giving you the same type of personal experience you’d expect from a class in the gym.
Kari Timmerman, Physiq’s program director, assured me that people can still join during the shutdown. “We're in the business of changing lives, and even COVID-19 can't hold us back from staying on mission.”
Physiq’s memberships are usually between $10 and $39 per month but they are offering a special if you sign up while the gym is closed -- join for $0 and receive a free month. No payments until 30 days after they reopen.
Timmerman said even though all four of their locations (Albany, Keizer and two in Salem) are closed until Oregon’s lockdown is lifted, they are working to improve facilities by adding new equipment, improved lighting in QFit rooms and extra deep cleaning for when they open. And even though 95% of the content they have online doesn’t require equipment, they are offering special discounts on equipment through their website.
Physiq is also committed to giving back to the community by donating hospital-grade cleaning solutions to the public with drive through solution fill-ups being hosted at all four locations every week. Information about times and locations can be found on their social media.
If you’re looking to stay in shape, or add some fitness to your daily routine, Physiq is a fantastic option.
At a Glance
Physiq Fitness
Address: 1177 Waverly Drive SE, Albany
Hours: Currently online only
Phone: 541-981-2396
Website: Physiqfitness.com
Social Media: Instagram and Facebook
Prices: Between $10 - $39.99
Offers: Fitness classes, cardio equipment, weights and personal training
Currently, Physiq Fitness in Albany is offering several of their fitness classes online. The classes include yoga, cardio dance, core, and some QFit team training classes. They are offered online through Physiq’s Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Zoom links. You have to have a membership to access most of the workouts, so are they worth it?
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| Physiq's Current online offerings. Image courtesy of Physiq Fitness. |
I tried a couple of their classes to find out.
I really enjoyed the Cardio Dance class with Bethanie Gambardella. Cardio Dance, similar to Zumba, is a cardio class that incorporates choreographed dance moves to music. This type of workout works well online because it doesn’t require any equipment and you can do it in a relatively small space. This class is offered twice a week live on Facebook.
Gambardella is excellent at engaging with the audience by stopping between songs to read and react to comments, asking for song requests and checking with viewers to make sure audio and video were working well. She also does a good job staying in the shot for all her moves, making it easy to follow.
Cindy Love, a long-time Cardio Dance student and Albany resident, said the online classes are working well for her.
“I’m really glad they are offering them to help us stay active and motivated,” Love said. “I miss seeing friends but it's nice to know they are doing the class, too. And I enjoy the motivating and happy instructors.”
The only downside to this workout was the audio wasn’t the best, and it’s not as much fun doing the class alone. But it still provided a great workout.
I also tried one of the QFit classes. These classes are a mix of high-intensity interval training, plyometric exercises and some exercises that use weights. The class I tried was a leg workout with Nicole Wilder.
I liked how bubbly and upbeat Wilder was and that she went over what equipment you would need at the beginning of the workout. She gave some helpful tips on things you can use from around your house (e.g. water jugs, dishtowels, paper plates) if you don’t have weights, which was great! She also offered a lot of exercise modifications and alternate exercises for people who have knee and back issues, or other physical limitations.
Members can do the classes live when they are scheduled, or watch them anytime once they’ve finished. It made it convenient to be able to choose when I worked out.
Overall, I liked the online format. The trainers made sure that the workouts were tailored to a home environment. Attending the live version of the classes gives the added bonus of having a trainer there to provide motivation and answer your questions in real time, giving you the same type of personal experience you’d expect from a class in the gym.
Kari Timmerman, Physiq’s program director, assured me that people can still join during the shutdown. “We're in the business of changing lives, and even COVID-19 can't hold us back from staying on mission.”
Physiq’s memberships are usually between $10 and $39 per month but they are offering a special if you sign up while the gym is closed -- join for $0 and receive a free month. No payments until 30 days after they reopen.
Timmerman said even though all four of their locations (Albany, Keizer and two in Salem) are closed until Oregon’s lockdown is lifted, they are working to improve facilities by adding new equipment, improved lighting in QFit rooms and extra deep cleaning for when they open. And even though 95% of the content they have online doesn’t require equipment, they are offering special discounts on equipment through their website.
Physiq is also committed to giving back to the community by donating hospital-grade cleaning solutions to the public with drive through solution fill-ups being hosted at all four locations every week. Information about times and locations can be found on their social media.
If you’re looking to stay in shape, or add some fitness to your daily routine, Physiq is a fantastic option.
At a Glance
Physiq Fitness
Address: 1177 Waverly Drive SE, Albany
Hours: Currently online only
Phone: 541-981-2396
Website: Physiqfitness.com
Social Media: Instagram and Facebook
Prices: Between $10 - $39.99
Offers: Fitness classes, cardio equipment, weights and personal training
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