(Newswire.net — April 30, 2020) —
The coronavirus pandemic has caused upheaval in many ways. It’s likely that you’re feeling stress as COVID-19 continues to keep us all at home. One of the best ways to deal with stress is exercise. Here are five tips to help you stay fit during the pandemic.
Get Outside Daily
Take time to get outside for a few minutes each day. Breathing fresh air and being exposed to nature is good for your health. It’s a calming experience to feel the rain, wind or sun. Turn off the news and simply sit in a secluded area or on a park bench.
Do you possibly enjoy gardening? Use that as your outlet for getting outside. Do you enjoy DIY projects? Why don’t you invest some time painting your house or staining your wood deck or fence? You can also get outside by tuning up the lawnmower. Combining these activities will help you stay fit throughout the pandemic and also improve your home at the same time.
Go For Frequent Walks or Runs
If you want to be more mindful about your time outside, then get proactive with walking or jogging sessions. Not only will you get a great workout and stay fit, but you’ll find that your stress level will lessen.
Use this time to listen to fun music. Do you want to read a new book? Why don’t you add an audiobook to your iPod and learn something new as you walk or run? Make sure you use a route that keeps you away from other people so that you’re honoring the spirit of social distancing.
Is it difficult to get outside in your area? You can walk indoors, too. This might sound odd but you can stay active and fit by walking a circular route throughout your home for 20 minutes. This is especially true if you have stairs.
Do Yoga
It’s true that you can’t go to a physical yoga class. However, there are online yoga classes you can benefit from. Many yoga instructors are restructuring how they do things and offering their expertise via the Internet.
Yoga is an excellent way to get rid of stress and strengthen your body. It also helps in the following areas:
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Improved muscle tone and strength
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Increased flexibility
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Weight loss
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Increased energy
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Improved respiration
Create Movement
Don’t sit for hours while stuck at home. Your fitness will suffer if you stay sedentary for too long. Any movement at all actually helps improve your overall fitness and health.
Take breaks between your sitting time. Take a walk around the house after watching a Netflix movie. Stretch for a few minutes after sitting at the computer for a couple hours. Go stand on the porch after playing a board game with your family.
Simply creating movement and breathing deeply for a few moments gets your heart working and helps lower your stress levels.
Get On a Trampoline
Bouncing up and down on a small trampoline is an effective way to stay fit. It’s easy to place in front of the TV and get some exercise while watching your favorite show.
A trampoline increases your heart rate and gets more oxygen moving throughout your body. It strengthens the cardiovascular system and helps you feel more alert. It also increases the hormones that make you feel happier:
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Dopamine
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Serotonin
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Adrenaline
Your lymphatic system is one that filters toxins out of your body, which aids in a stronger immune system. Jumping on a trampoline provides the up-and-down activity needed to keep lymph fluids moving throughout your body.
Nothing is more important than keeping your immune system strong during COVID-19. Use the above tips to stay fit and improve your immune system during the coronavirus pandemic.