With many Americans facing long stretches of time indoors during the COVID-19 outbreak, they’re turning to technology to keep them healthy, connected, and entertained. How are digital fitness brands and platforms and virtual trainers helping people in lockdown to stay physically active?

From ‘drunk yoga’ to ‘no-shower happy hour’, fitness and indulgence no longer have to be separate entities. Exercising is not enough – people want to create a social event out of their workouts. With more choice than ever when it comes to fitness, what are the factors driving this Gen Y-led trend?

With plans cancelled and people stuck indoors, lockdown has left many feeling bored. Canvas8 spoke to Dr. John Eastwood and Andrew Hunter, who research the psychology of boredom at Toronto’s York University, to better understand why people become bored, and how brands can help.

The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally altered the nature of daily life, from postponing major events and shutting down entire industries to restricting the movement of billions worldwide. Canvas8 spoke to 19 people to understand how they’re coping with and adapting to these changes.