December Tips

Wishing the World a better year with successful vaccinations.

I have been doing mostly WalkingOnlineWorkouts for the rest of the year but meanwhile there are loads of workouts added to youtube and Vimeo by some of my favorite trainers that are calling my name, especially Sharona's Hill on youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPOts9eHjf-7wZq4Ku3LOnQ     and Medora on Vimeo  https://vimeo.com/user109853793

Last new workout to try Tara's Body   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQXSTjAoqNh5HK5Ae6iwwjA

A new workout style on youtube Get Fit With DG   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4W-ES0ExlUgnDn4roEP7BQ

This Move and Shine channel has some great dance routines:   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKvP2gafTh-emEqwnkB7gvA  especially https://youtu.be/c2sDX6DEIeE?list=WL

New Walk at Home channel Lively Ladies:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbgdBQ0ulY81dtfkWW-x6DA    add your own music

SeniorShape Fitness with Lauren   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkWYei5MULuRDhH7uxtZqqA      (Play your own music)

Lots of Kari Anderson on Vimeo:  The SeattleGym   https://vimeo.com/user47256060 and  TSG_Online_Workouts  https://vimeo.com/showcase/6880816

The December WAH Daily Walk has a bunch of new vids this month.  You  can get a free 7 day trial and cancel before being charged (unless you want to keep it)

https://yourdailywalk.com/?utm_source=Walk%20at%20Home%20Newsletter&utm_campaign=60740312d5-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_01_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_8f93e822cc-60740312d5-237660433

you can also access the digital library using Purple Player after subscribing.  https://go.platformpurple.com/library

Collage video has a 30 day free trial.
https://www.collagevideo.tv/catalog

New subscription which has Sarina Condello dance cardio: SASA   https://videos.sasafit.com/browse  (personally for me it is overpriced since I am only interested in Sarina's dance content)

Better5.com has first day course samples:   https://www.better5.com/course-samples

https://kaisafit.com/free/ will have a free workout everyday in January

I have updated my March 7 post with tips on playing videos on a tv using a ROKU or Chromecast with a Mobile device.   http://neverendingplateau.blogspot.com/2020/03/play-video-files-on-roku-from-phone.html 

I have been exercising with either the ROKU on one tv or more recently the Chromecast on another tv.  Previously to these devices, I mostly used a laptop screen and powered speakers or a HDMI cable.   A smartphone with the Web Caster Video app enables video streaming sites on the ROKU which do not have ROKU app. A Smartphone ROKU Channel app plays video files stored on its sd card and ROKU's Media Player Channel plays files from a laptop  The smartphone enables online videos on the Chromecast much better than the nearby laptop which was my main workout source.   The laptop's VLC media player can render the playback of a video file to the Chomecast.  I have not used a DVD player with stereo speakers hooked up to the tv and  my beloved hexagon bungee in the basement in over a year which used to be my favorite workout setup.  This old dog has learned lots of new tricks. 

How to use Web Video Caster on ROKU  https://youtu.be/ASyFjm0KIU8  (Any cheap smartphone can be used as a tablet on WiFi without an activated phone service.)

Kukuwa Dance Fitness and Community Fitness

I had been doing mostly youtube with loud music or music only and some edited files of videos to which I had replaced the audio.  I found many of the youtube videos very similar to one another so see no point in paying for any of them.  Sadly, the same can  be said of many streaming subscriptions using the same old moves, music, and settings except for Kukuwa Dance Fitness.  The discount code STAYWELL33 still gave 1/3 off the monthly price and dozens of new workouts had been added since I last subscribed.  The style is so different from anything else that I am finding that I am moving my boomsey more.  If a particular audio track is not working for me, preferring loud music with less shouting, I can easily choose another video.  Lots of different backgrounds, outfits, and participants.  The moves are fun and easy to follow and work well on the rebounder or standing, even while sitting.  My workout enthusiasm has returned after slowly dwindling.

The website streams fine on Chromecast, even from the Chrome browser tab and there is a ROKU app.

https://kukuwafitness.vhx.tv/browse

Try the free trial and/or free workouts on youtube

https://www.youtube.com/user/KUKUWAllc

Community Fitness on Vimeo has been adding lots of videos

https://vimeo.com/user109853793/videos/page:2/sort:date

I love Medora but there is something there for everyone

and it is free!!!! (They do accept donations)

November Old and New

I have updated my March 7 post with tips on playing videos on a tv using a ROKU or Chromecast with a Mobile device.

http://neverendingplateau.blogspot.com/2020/03/play-video-files-on-roku-from-phone.html

Christal Sperling has new walking workouts to music only on Vimeo!

https://vimeo.com/user21503800

After a rotten night, these Keoni vids really helped me feel better:

https://youtu.be/oDAxMt1BDRA

https://youtu.be/aXdeoknCyyo

his latest https://youtu.be/TT_RsGkioG8

ZDancerLiz goes Country!

Aqua Jade vids

Kelsey Smith a new channel

https://youtu.be/j6s-NuLfpEY

new Cardio Party Mashup

This BalloFlex was so much better than I thought it would be

Move Fitness  Wellness Lifestyle with Alicia  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiiarOb1H9gHo5RnWwft5QA

Linda Grace has a simple style: Music only with 30 seconds of one move at a time.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIyjA_pfB_2QOq61dWNLbfQ

Leslie Sansone has been posting some new content on her Walk at Home youtube channel.

https://www.youtube.com/user/walkathomemedia

I really liked the newest one by Brittany

if you like this and want some more WAH not on youtube, the Purple Player app works well on ROKU and its library can also be viewed online. You can try the content with a free trial ether for her Daily Walks or her All access Pass.
https://digital.walkathome.com/

(will be adding more old and new content)

https://youtu.be/r2-3VkYIiVs

Yoga JP

Fitness for Fibro Fatigue Cocolime Fitness

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs7LtZ5QXgCfT-_9RqycTRg

Silver Sneakers limited offer:

For a limited time, you can enjoy FREE access to the entire SilverSneakers On-DemandTM library. Browse a collection of 200+ classes, workouts and how-to videos to get the motivation you need to stay active and feel great.

SilverSneakers On-Demand is a video library of workouts, wellness videos and fitness programs designd by top instructors. Exercise in the comfort of your own home with the instructors you trust. From now until December 31, you can access the entire On-Demand library.

(google silver sneakers and open an account to get access)

October Fun

I have updated my March 7 post with tips on playing videos on a tv using a ROKU or Chromecast with a Mobile device.

http://neverendingplateau.blogspot.com/2020/03/play-video-files-on-roku-from-phone.html

Everyday I am finding new instructors on youtube which makes me feel less like subscribing to streaming sites.  The exception is Kyra Pro because just ~$3 a month for private content.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnlTby2BI0Oz2kddSXDH66Q

(will share more workouts with music throughout the month)

another Walking (and Boxing) to music channel!

Rick Bhullar Fitness

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9EGeHNUGvFocvu6qbUIMBg 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lv4NI_RJeNA&list=PLw2JMr5MW0G0RA_TcM0L-yAHtDbcDl09B

Sharona's Hill

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPOts9eHjf-7wZq4Ku3LOnQ/videos

https://youtu.be/5eu3kmUXfw8  great Halloween music.

Natalya K  good moves and music with minimum cuing 

https://www.youtube.com/user/dancefit2010

From ZDancerLiz:

https://youtu.be/u6t3uu_0Y0I 

Great music and easy to follow moves

 

I love Chair Yoga Dancing. https://www.youtube.com/yogavista

Not music only but great for enjoying music and pleasant movements while sitting

Sabah Kadri  https://youtu.be/F-ROqpL5FNY

These also look great with Bollywood inspired moves and music:

Choreo N Concept

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdpHrPvt3EZiL0F97XWnUgQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5qVkpBn9po&list=PLrJFYxUgYq4AhoJMpTj860MqUTlnhGqw_

https://www.youtube.com/c/DanceWithDeepti

https://www.youtube.com/c/DanceWithDeepti/videos?view=57

also Dhruvi Shah Dance

Dance Fitness Videos

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1diQQQOrUsGoSzYKPTXv6g

The Glow Girl Tales

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLi1iV2wszbLNwLfaKjjgTg

FITNESS DANCE With RAHUL

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCObqz9gEwhZmouZ685Uk0fQ

Complete Fitness Rhythm Class

IrtyloSantos

https://www.youtube.com/user/yrtylo

MYLEE Dance

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0G3ShKXy9CnfgyinX89kIg

yes2next for everyone

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6HvC1sJJKWL-zVJgBub7Vw

fabulousat50  play your own music

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC84IALINgOJY_Tl8zVYcCuA

My Simple Steps includes a wonderful music only seated Tai Chi

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_0oASp52Tj_oTsMW9cxJ4Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2SscwGK4oE

September links

 I am not using youtube or streaming sites as much this month, trying to revisit old dvds but will add some new links as I discover them.

Some music only workouts:

FITSEVENELEVEN

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM1DEXV1lMw_LuPzHDpb-LA

Aqua Jade

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_83IfD3qP_WL8y3sWnJCRA

Zumba Sulu

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Ki56XoYx2zD8UGs9MvRmw

Lessier Herrera, CDorner, and probably others

https://www.youtube.com/c/LessierHerrera/videos

https://www.youtube.com/c/CDornerFitness/videos

I liked kyra PRO so much that I joined her channel for member content.

love her music and moves.

https://www.youtube.com/user/oxxkykyxxo

I love Chair Yoga Dancing.

Not music only but great for enjoying music and pleasant movements while sitting

https://www.youtube.com/yogavista

also found another download method for youtube

YouTube Downloader

( also downloaded their extension to FireFox and Chrome)

Microsoft Edge Video Downloaders

 After discovering that Microsoft Edge could be installed on Windows 7 with an update, I gave it a try.

Edge imported my Chrome Bookmarks and Extensions nicely.

Chrome video downloading extensions work on Edge including Video Download Helper and Stream Video Downloader (green arrow).  I may eventually buy the lifetime VideoDownloadHelper if I am sure it will download well without the watermark and taking forever with some videos aggregating.

Through Edge, I found a program called YouTubeByClick which downloaded youtube videos at a higher definition than most of my other methods. https://www.youtubebyclick.com/    Sadly, only their Premium works after a one day free trial.

The Get Video program and the Video Download Helper Extension still work for VK and youtube downloading.

Get Video download for Windows https://getvideo.org/en/download

4K Video Downloader works well with Facebook and youtube most of the time. https://www.4kdownload.com/products/product-videodownloader

August Suggestions

I am starting a new list of video suggestions.

These look worth a try

https://www.youtube.com/c/WorkHardPraiseHardFitness/videos

There are 2 Live Streams a week

but this short routine was great:

https://youtu.be/lmuyjlNdxTM

also Kerrington Johnson Fitness and Fun

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT848i8q9Ra9g55KXlPHG0Q/videos

Great sounding Zumba Gold routines with simple to follow moves

https://www.youtube.com/user/TheMbmartin

dancefunfitness LIVE CHANNEL

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcSBOEjKZVu1nopFconeURA/videos

Bollywood style workouts

Sabah Kadri

https://www.youtube.com/c/sabahkadridance/videos

BHANGRAlicious

httpsANGRAlicious/videos://www.youtube.com/c/BH

nice Qigong routines:

https://www.youtube.com/c/QigongwithKseny/videos

more Qigong

https://www.youtube.com/user/longwhitecloudqigong/videos

a variety of free workouts:

https://www.geleisure.com.au/group-fitness/gel-anywhere/live-sessions-cardio

https://www.youtube.com/c/GlenEiraLeisure/videos

JOYN has some free videos to browse or a 30 day free trial to all of them

https://www.joyn.co/

Move your BOOMBSEY with Kukuwa and Cass on youtube

or on https://kukuwafitness.vhx.tv/browse

(will be posting even less in September because visiting dvd files)

July: Kyra Pro and Many Others on Youtube

So many amazing workout videos have been added to youtube but I am back into my favorite subscription

WOW (WalkingOnlineWorkouts)

so will be adding less suggestions in August.

Fabulous over 50 may be my last listing

https://youtu.be/GeDSB_-9-KU

and

https://youtu.be/GC2bUrFire0

from Kathryn Blanken

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDHgNcB7u06KOvOOuXjT1QQ

Try Kyra Pro videos:
https://www.youtube.com/c/KyraPro/videos

I just did the first 2 parts of her Disney workout and loved them so much I decided to devote a whole blog post about these new music workout videos.

Great music, simple to follow moves, and FUN!

https://www.youtube.com/c/KyraPro/search?query=Disney


https://youtu.be/-BvagMy85bI

she has alot of other types of music vids too.
like 80's
https://youtu.be/UTUgHom1hn4

LOVED Hamilton!
https://youtu.be/OjkOCv1csyY

Here are similar channels:
 madfit
https://www.youtube.com/c/MadFit/videos

and
Pamela Reif
https://www.youtube.com/user/PamelaRf1/videos

and
Sharona's Hill
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPOts9eHjf-7wZq4Ku3LOnQ/videos

and
Teagan Dixon
https://www.youtube.com/c/TeaganDixon/videos

also the alternate channel for Keoni rhythm walking
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3lEhUBNqIrFMatB9Zgxo0g/videos

https://www.youtube.com/c/fabulous50s/videos
especially https://youtu.be/9xyJx8RYyqk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTFpksE0Fyc
https://youtu.be/kp67VFhbpsQ
https://youtu.be/RhHGxYzcBY0
https://youtu.be/CcrG-euQyfg

nice gentle walking vids with German cuing and decent music

https://www.youtube.com/c/GabiFastner/videos

https://www.youtube.com/c/MOVEfitnesswellnesslifestyle/videos
especially 2000 steps
https://youtu.be/NGxCIr0yqCo?list=WL
https://youtu.be/rxF8Jm06RqM?list=WL

another with music and different styles of movement
https://www.youtube.com/c/emkfit/videos

Repeat Rec

Good Afrobeats Dance
https://www.youtube.com/c/MrHelioFaria/videos
especially
https://youtu.be/--yaUzaGDrY

more African music:

Kukuwa

https://www.youtube.com/c/KukuwaFitness/videos

https://www.youtube.com/user/Afrifitness

Tanju and Urrbanize

https://www.youtube.com/user/fit7eleven/videos

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLcahcs_4hDXJJeupniOQkA/videos

Youtube and Vimeo

Rediscovered Youtube and  Vimeo for working out thanks to the ROKU apps.
The videos play much better through ROKU than on my laptops with no buffering in addition to being able to use a large HDTV screen.

on Youtube:

Fit Body by Ashley
https://www.youtube.com/user/fitbodybyashley
Great music and moves

Short Body and Soul videos on youtube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTTwVLUikQ3fNAyDJF7l-nQ/videos
(scroll down for their Vimeo channel)

I wanted to mention this channel again because I really like it:
https://www.youtube.com/user/ZDancerLiz
great music and easy to follow moves.

similar is Keren Zumba Gold
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UColtygjXJ7Ibvzy3P9rZLZw

another to try
https://www.youtube.com/c/Dancewithdre/videos

lots of vids including high intensity walking with music only:
https://www.youtube.com/c/FocusFitnessGlobal/videos

and repeat suggestion
Jenny McClendon
https://youtu.be/qs4mWYPIF8Q

outside bouncing with music
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY7_6K4qv-nNokyk8voI-wg/videos

Good Afrobeats Dance
https://www.youtube.com/c/MrHelioFaria/videos
especially
https://youtu.be/--yaUzaGDrY

https://www.youtube.com/c/THESTUDIOBYJAMIEKINKEADE/videos

more African music:

Kukuwa

https://www.youtube.com/c/KukuwaFitness/videos

https://www.youtube.com/user/Afrifitness

Tanju and Urrbanize

https://www.youtube.com/user/fit7eleven/videos

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLcahcs_4hDXJJeupniOQkA/videos

on Vimeo:

Body and Soul channel
https://vimeo.com/user93566882

A great site for Online Workouts:
Community Fitness On Demand
https://www.communityfitness.com/on-demand-workouts/
I found an old favorite instructor there (Medora),

Community Fitness is also on Vimeo
https://vimeo.com/user109853793/vod_pages
I can play the videos on my TV using the ROKU and my smart phone with the Web Video Caster app or directly from the ROKU Vimeo app.

I have a channel too!
https://vimeo.com/user11127460

More Youtube

While Chair Dancing with JPYoga/Yoga Visa, I discovered
 Sit Down AJ
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwFAHhr4o_CXgyagQZ-UnYw/videos

and

ZDancerLiz
https://www.youtube.com/user/ZDancerLiz/videos

Ingrid_Lopes71
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lI0DmFnM8Ws&t=1590s

Finally, casual dance routines whether standing or sitting with a pleasant instructor and music.

Fired Up Dance Fitness looks good too.
https://www.youtube.com/user/zumbarocksAZ/videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDC1kYf5IYw&t=378s


I also must share a very nice Chair Dance routine on youtube:
https://youtu.be/ndAKjFUKEbI


Another nice looking chair channel is ChairFit with Nancy
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCAFFLNiOjqR5FXtuH8ySxA/videos

Downloading and Ripping Update

For downloading videos from youtube and facebook,
I use 4K Video Downloader.
Free version has ads which do not bother me.
https://www.4kdownload.com/downloads
However, this option does not function as well as it used to for youtube.

A better youtube (and VK option) is GetVideo
For Windows program download https://getvideo.org/en/download

also for youtube YouTubeByClick https://www.youtubebyclick.com/

Another youtube download option:

Ummy
https://ummy.net

(many downloads are now limited to 360 mp4)

For downloading video files on Chrome,
try the Video DownloadHelper extension which has been used on Firefox  for several years.
I still like Stream Video Downloader but my Windows 7 laptop no longer likes it LOL


For ripping a DVD, try Handbrake
https://handbrake.fr/downloads.php

For Windows, Freemake Video Converter for ripping and burning dvds
I prefer an older version of Freemake Video Converter (GOLD)
4.1.9.12 from 2016
and refuse all updates
(just close the pop up window for an update)

There are lots of sites that offer older Freemake versions
but if you have an old setup file still on you pc,
try that after uninstalling the newer Freemake version you do not want.

If installing an older version of Freemake,
refuse all optional offers to avoid bloatware.
If you want to get rid of bloatware
try malwarebytes adcleaner
https://www.malwarebytes.com/adwcleaner/

Sarina on FaceBook Live

The Canadian Barefoot Dancer (Sarina Condello ) offers a FaceBook Live video on Saturday mornings while everyone is staying at home because of the pandemic..


Today's with her son was so much fun.
https://www.facebook.com/sarina.condello/videos/10219838030674954

I cannot stop smiling!

Sarina has made Saturday my favorite day of the week.
Here is another gift:
https://www.facebook.com/sarina.condello/videos/10219918584448748

Her son just makes me smile and even LOL.


In contrast, I am dumping Misty Tripoli who complained about an unnecessary (to her) quarantine in Mexico.  I have all of her dvds from her very first series and have subbed to her streaming for a month a few times a year.  (Thankfully did not get stuck in an annual subscription).
Sometimes she seemed self-absorbed, mugging and posing for the camera, but I gave her the benefit of doubt till she posted a video this past week that exposed her real self.  Instead of helping her fans feel better during this pandemic, she is resenting stay at home policies.
I'll never be able to enjoy dancing with her again, knowing how self-centered she truly is.
Most Mexicans know they are lucky that their government acted aggressively to contain Covid19.
trump could have saved 90% of our deaths if he had acted just 2 weeks sooner or listened to the advice of the Obama transition team.
trump's wall is now beneficial to Mexico keeping Americans out.

Youtube Stuff

Having a ROKU has made working out with youtube channels much nicer.
Many instructors have been uploading stuff since social distancing prevented classes.

The ReboundUK Rebound Fitness channel has been uploading a bunch of rebounding routines on youtube.
https://www.youtube.com/user/reboundUK/videos


Here are other channels worth checking out for new content with decent music:

Cardio Party Mash Up
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAsfBa0Fp0npl7tHQDrll-g/videos

Jazzercise
https://www.youtube.com/user/JazzerciseInc

Get Healthy U
https://www.youtube.com/user/chrisfreytag/videos

Terri Armstrong (Zumba)
https://www.youtube.com/user/TerriKoch/videos


Natalya K
https://www.youtube.com/user/dancefit2010/videos



However, I found the above too intense for me and returned to an old favorite
Dance with Shelly
https://www.youtube.com/user/dancewithshelly/videos

BollyX Zooms

Unlike other ZOOM classes which are only LIVE and may cost $10 to enter and are not downloadable,  BollyX is archiving their ZOOM classes which makes their lifetime purchase a sweet deal.
https://bod.bollyx.com/


BollyX have a beta ROKU app but the ZOOMs are not yet showing up.

Ad Blockers Review

This article reviews the 10 best ad blockers:

https://vpnandgo.com/best-ad-blocker/

Planet Motion Live Classes and others

Many instructors are offering live streams during this time of quarantines.

Kendra Howard did her first Planet Motion live stream on youtube
https://youtu.be/-VvaMQB_OlU

The class will be archived on youtube and there will be another each Sunday.


Also on youtube is a gift from Cass with mom Kukuwa
https://youtu.be/HjkTGCCua_c

code STAYWELL33 saves you 33% on https://kukuwafitness.vhx.tv/browse



Silver Sneakers is archiving their Live Facebook: videos:
https://www.facebook.com/pg/silversneakers/videos/



I have been exercising at home regularly for 20 years. It started with vhs then dvd then digital downloads and streams. I cannot imagine paying $10 for a zoom live class that is done at a specific time and never again. There are much better streaming options.
I removed previous info about StudioNia Santa Fe because they are switching their online classes from Facebook Live to ZOOM tomorrow.
Each Zoom class will cost $10.
or a $5 community fee if on a tight budget.
IMHO Zoom is not worth $1 a class.
Zoom is confusing and one never know if the class will stream well.
In comparison, NiaTV has much better quality and is available 24/7.
Also Misty Tripoli's Body Grooves is a great option.
Both are offering free trials up to a whole month and various discounts.

Bellyfit was offering all of their bundle downloads for free with a code.

My favorite streaming site WalkingOnlineWorkouts (WOW) charges just $10 a month for unlimited access.
$10 for one zoom class is ridiculous.

Bellyfit International did a great FaceBook Live class.on 3-28, much better than any ZOOM.
https://www.facebook.com/Bellyfit/videos/548688752718657

Sarina the Barefoot Dancer also did a FaceBook Live.
https://www.facebook.com/sarina.condello/videos/10219617851690617

Free Revelation Wellness Workouts
https://www.revelationwellness.org/revwell-tv-gift/

Play Video Files on ROKU or Chromecast from Mobile Device

If you have a mobile device, the Chromecast seems much better than the ROKU IMHO.

If you do not have a mobile device then ROKU has an advantage.

The Chromecast is great for streaming from mobile apps and video files stored on the mobile device.

It can also enable the casting of websites from your mobile device or pc using the Chrome browser.

I believe my phones cast videos better than my laptops.

For mirroring a website from a laptop desktop, a HDmi cable seems better.

Chromecast can stream video files on a pc by *rendering* the playback when using VLC to open the file.  

If you do not have a mobile phone or tablet, the ROKU Express can work well if a website has its own ROKU app.  You may need a mobile device and an app like the Web Video Caster app for streaming directly from Websites which do not offer a ROKU app.  

To cast a video file stored on a Windows pc to the ROKU, you can use the ROKU Media Player Channel,  Play On, or  Plex.   Alternatively, Windows10 can stream a video file to ROKU.  On the ROKU, go to the settings then system to enable mirroring.  On Windows10, go to the right of the screen and click on the bubble icon to bring up notices then click on the connect tile and choose ROKU then play the video file.

The ROKU mobile app on a smartphone enables casting stored media files directly from your phone (or device) to your ROKU.  For myself, I prefer using the WVC app to play a video file stored on my mobile. Store the video files on a sd card because internal phone storage may be limited.

I have been collecting video files for decades.

I use Web Video Caster (WVC) to play private videos stored on a video hosting site (VK.com) when using a ROKU  WVC also can send a video file on the mobile device to the ROKU. However, I am preferring the Chromecast for streaming from VK.com..  After a few clicks on the tv input and smart phone, I am moving without software/or hardware incompatibilities.

Bottomline,

I like the ROKU express for its apps but need the Web Video Caster app on a mobile device to stream directly from a website which does not have its own app on ROKU.  Also video files stored on the mobile device can cast to the ROKU either through the ROKU app or through WVC.

Chromecast streams great with a smart phone and renders playback of a pc video file using VLC without a smartphone. The only flaw is VLC rendering does not play subtitles on Chromecast.   I do not like the audio when casting VK videos from the Windows10 laptop Chrome browser to the Chromecast even though they are just a few feet apart but I can mirror the desktop and stream to Chromecast and get the audio. Mirroring also enables watching a movie file with subtitles.

If you do not have a mobile device, you can get a cheap tracfone smartphone and use it like a tablet on WiFi only without tracfone service activation.  There are great deals on HSN for tracfones with one year of service if you decide you want mobile data accessibility or even to use it as a mobile phone.  The prices and available products vary from week to week but this site can help:

https://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/search?q=bundle+deals&max-results=20&by-date=true

This is my favorite for its battery but there are smaller cheaper ones which will do what you may want

https://www.hsn.com/products/motorola-moto-g7-optima-maxx-62-hd-tracfone-with-1500-m/9698502

device only option

https://www.amazon.com/Tracfone-Motorola-Optimo-Prepaid-Smartphone/dp/B07Y5TJPYR/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&keywords=tracfone+moto+g+optimo+maxx&qid=1598063400&sr=8-5&linkCode=sl1&tag=byop-tr-20&linkId=10eb71c7391e678cbcd228e42e71dd5f&language=en_US

holiday sale

https://www.amazon.com/Total-Wireless-Motorola-Prepaid-Smartphone/dp/B088NGCRN8/ref=sxin_9_sxwds-deals-bau?cv_ct_cx=smartphone&dchild=1&keywords=smartphone&pd_rd_i=B088NGCRN8&pd_rd_r=a7d6c30a-00f6-4cbe-ab6c-aa1ae71d60db&pd_rd_w=8NLfe&pd_rd_wg=wr6DA&pf_rd_p=2c544996-d1bf-4fce-93e0-4834f2351955&pf_rd_r=Z7H94GY13MNQ3T6JVMTX&psc=1&qid=1606781863&sr=1-1-1903e5b0-5a58-4801-8a92-532ede568110

or you can get the cheapest tracfone smartphone on Amazon and just use it like a tablet on WiFi, skipping a tracfone bundle, activation, or service.

Just put the smart phone into airplane mode and enable the WiFi and Bluetooth if desired.

You can even use Google Voice to send and receive calls and texts.

New Stuff

I bought a foam Chef mat at Aldi because it would make standing in front of our sink more comfortable and the color was perfect. 

My bare feet love it and it absorbs impact so I tried it as an exercise mat and may actually like it as much as a rebounder mat!  I have several rebounders and sometimes feel insecure when trying new moves and usually then switch to a chair.
This mat brings a whole new level to my workouts.
(Walmart has larger cushioned mats that are cheaper too)

Speaking of rebounding:
This is a very nice rebounding routine with great moves and music from a facebook group called
Earth & Owl Yoga
(I hope they share more vids online in the future)
https://www.facebook.com/earthandowl/videos/1802113619920477/

Another hopeful future unique workout creator is Ori Active which combines music with hula motions and has various choices for audio.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA2I-i0Q8DZJzrWS1zXvLyw

Of course I prefer the music only option:



https://youtu.be/PWqm0mi4FA4


There are many new fitness apps for ROKU lately.
I suggest trying their free trials and subscribing online
then using their ROKU channels to view them on TV.
(I do not trust ROKU customer support when it comes to subscribing to channels)

Some suggestions with decent apps are
Vimeo
Purple Play (Leslie Sansone, Jessica Smith Digital purchases, etc.)
Get Healthy U TV (try code CHRISGOLD20 for a year of Gold for $20)
BollyX
Misty Tripoli Body Groove
NiaTV

Remember, too, that the Web Video Caster phoneapp will work with many online sites that do not have their own unique app.
I really love this app for WalkingOnlineWorkouts which is my favorite subscription.

Get a free emergency qiqong kit from Lee Holden:
https://secure.holdenqigong.com/immunity-emergency-kit 
(I love how all of my qiqong content now has a library)

popsugar new site for free
https://active.popsugar.com/

Define free for one week
https://definebody.com/ondemand/?fbclid=IwAR3CjXCBMAgesaiwrc3IZq3qFdljWxQOXIeoosQVAhwE6DtbMQc4hPHkSHU

https://showcase.newshoot.co.uk/

Our Son The Waiter!

(actually he is a full-time digital marketing professional and part-time actor)

There was a period after college graduation when he was trying to be a waiter instead of just a Hard Rock host while aspiring to be an actor and director.  Being the waiter in a First Date production fulfills both.

Neuropathy

The procedure described in this article is similar to what I had experienced with a chiropractor who was supposedly a neuropathy specialist after giving him thousands of dollars because our medical insurance did not recognize his treatments.  Granted, there were several therapeutic procedures used besides the one described in the article.  Some helped a bit but only temporarily and the more I was treated, the less I saw of the doctor and the less I was impressed with the technicians administrating the procedures.  Every patient was given similar treatments, no matter their neuropathy source.

I did lose about 20 pounds which would have been impossible without the supplements and anti-inflammatory dietary guidelines he provided but the pain was not affected by what I ate. I excluded inflammatory food to try to avoid food triggers and did not want my lack of control responsible for wasting all of the money I paid and not healing.  The only explanation for my nerve damage was being on a statin for way too long. Nerve damage from statins is usually permanent. The extensive blood tests  I received revealed stress playing the largest part for my condition (cortisol was elevated) and stress does seem to exacerbate my discomfort..  To be fair, before statins, I did suffer from various painful conditions, most likely undiagnosed fibromyalgia which is greatly affected by stress.

https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdfl/pr/lakeland-doctor-pleads-guilty-healthcare-fraud

Bottomline, Women should not use statins, especially if they suffer nerve inflammations because nerve damage from statins is permanent.


ETA: I did find a product that is helping!
Chazael
Chazael pain relief lotion

Secret Garden Reading

I had seen the Secret Garden with our son many years ago (front row center) and it was magical.  He had a reading with a NYC community theater group and landed Dickon and did quite well singing and speaking with an accent.
Here he sings one of my favorite tunes from the show.

one less performance on his bucket list

Chazael

I stumbled upon another pain relief product called Chazael which may be a real winner.
It went on nicely and neatly and dried quickly with no residue.
It made my feet feel much better, less burning and aching.
Knee pain disappeared completely.
The real test will be how long its effects last after an application.

ETA: no night time or morning leg and foot cramping!
Plus it stopped back pain immediately with just one application.
Definitely, the best pain med in my arsenal.

Price-wise I paid more for stuff that didn't help much.

https://chazaelpainrelief.com/

Ingredients:
Inactive Ingredients: Purified water, Glycerin, Coconut fatty acids, Cocoa butter Active Ingredients: Arginine, Collagen, Glutamine, Glycine, Proline, Glutathione, Helderma, Horridum, Lachesis, Mutus, Naja Tripudians, Phosphorus, Rhus Graveolens, Sulfur, Calcium, Magnesium, Silicon, Potassium, Gleatin, Emu oil, Aesculus, Hippocastanum, Arnica Montana, Belladonna, Calendula Officinalis, Crotalus Horridus, Echinacea, Graphites, Glycosaminoglycans, Glucosamine, Haluronic acid, Chondroitin sulfate, Frankincense and Myrrh, Apple cider vinegar. KEEP REFRIGERATED

Refit on Demand

I am in the middle of a free trial and still not sure if I will sub or not.
I do not like that they only show a limited number of the most recent live workouts, the verbal cuing including loud Whoos and Heys, and the indoor lighting.

BUT

I love the Mr.Johnson class and am enjoying their music and moves, especially the slower RevFlow.  I'll just skip the instructors who love to shout annoying noises and see how I feel  by the end of the trial.
One phone app (Tibio) enables their casting to ROKU nicely.


There are two ways to get free month trial codes on Refit on Demand.
Submit your email addy  at
https://refitrev.com/

or

free workout on youtube

https://youtu.be/iQfk3HQOL3g?t=189