Staying fit amid the pandemic: –
Coronavirus has made people realize the importance of a healthy body and a peaceful mind. In usual circumstances, we tend to ignore our health awfully. Mostly running late for work or college skipping breakfast is a common ritual. Starving in the most crucial early morning hours of the day we do much harm to our body. What is worse, gobbling down fast food in a hurry further weakens the metabolism. Packaged foods, soda drinks, sodium-laden foods, and all the unhealthy stuff that we load our body with weakening our immune system. On top of all of that, we have countless excuses and reasons not to exercise! However, the pandemic made us realize that indeed health is wealth. Exercising with covid is what keeps a person fit enough to fight the deadly virus.
Different ways to stay fit: –
Due to lockdown, people are unable to go to their gym or yoga classes. However, this does not mean you cannot exercise. Here are some ways how to start exercising amid the pandemic.
- Workout to burn calories: –
You do not need to go to the gym for a workout. Thanks to YouTube you can subscribe to any of the workout channels. There are countless videos and instructors with their channels. If you wish to work on specific areas of your body you can search for an appropriate workout. You can even use stuff like filled water bottles instead of weights to help you train better. You do not need much space as you can march and jump standing at the same spot for some intervals.
- Meditate and find inner peace: –
Meditation is a great way to relieve stress and anxiety. The pandemic surely created stress of all sorts for many of us. Some suffered economic problems while others suffered poor health conditions. Not being able to meet your beloveds for such long periods of time in itself is very depressing. Meditation helps clear the mind. It invigorates the body and boosts the immune system.
- Get some fresh air: –
It is always a great idea to get some fresh air outside. However, never forget that exercising with a mask is a must when you are outdoors. You can go for a walk by yourself for about 5 kilometers. Running or cycling are also great activities especially early in the morning. Make sure that you wash your hands thoroughly when you return home. It is better to avoid crowded places, parks or trails that have greater foot traffic so as to minimize the risk of infection.
- Dance your heart out: –
Feel free to groove to your favorite tunes. Play your favorite dance tracks and let yourself loose. Not only you will feel good and reenergized, you will also burn a great number of calories. Dancing is a great way of exercising with covid that helps keep up your spirits as well.
- Stretch to relax: –
With time our posture deteriorates. Stretching helps realign posture and relieve muscle tension. There are some basic ways of stretching that can give amazing results. You can lean down without bending to touch your toes, for instance. Linking your hands behind your back and bending over can help elongate your spine. These simple ways of stretching can help improve your flexibility and make you feel relaxed.
Benefits of exercising: –
There are countless benefits of exercising. During covid, it becomes even more beneficial. Daily physical activity helps reduce anxiety and stress. It helps improve self-esteem and concentration. When you exercise regularly you feel good about yourself. Not just that, a fit and attractive body boosts self-confidence. Those who have trouble sleeping also feel better when they do exercise regularly. Moreover, the risk of diseases such as diabetes and heart problems also decrease when you exercise on a daily basis. A better functioning metabolism leading to an improved immune system can be achieved by exercise. The benefits of exercising are immense no matter which age group you belong to. A better quality of life and improved emotional resilience are some of the favorable outcomes of exercising.
I’m a 20-something stay-at-home mother and wife. I have an amazing husband, a beautiful daughter, two loving dogs, and a lazy cat. I wouldn’t change my life for anything! I love to read, listen to music, cook and blog!
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