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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

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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.

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