Gyms are closing across Da Nang due to the coronavirus. There are lots of resources to help Da Nang's residents be active while they are at home during the ongoing citywide social distancing measures.  

Videos, our favourite personal trainers and celebrities are offering versions of their classes for free. All you need is your TV or phone to get free home workouts.

Since 18 August, the California Fitness & Yoga and the Elite Fitness Gym & Yoga centres have made a series of 20-minute-long home workout videos available for free on the Danang TV channel at 5.30am and 5.30pm every day.

A screenshot of a Yoga video tutorial by experts from the California Fitness & Yoga Centre which has been broadcast on Danang TV channel

There are exercises to help local residents improve their strength and resistance, beat insomnia, stave off the effects of aging, improve their digestive system, and get rid of belly fat.

Besides, these home workout videos are already available on the website of the Da Nang Department of Culture and Sports to help local residents stay active during social distancing.

In addition, the Department has opened its own official Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/vanhoathethaodanang in order to encourage local people to strictly follow the city's social distancing rules.

Besides, many exercises guided by experts from the Luan Oanh Dancesport and the Son Tra Runners clubs are available on the Department’s Facebook page in order to help local residents have more workout options at home.

By BAO AN - Translated by M.D