Staying active at home during COVID-19

Regular physical activity is important for our physical and mental wellbeing, but the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic can make it challenging to maintain a physically active lifestyle. Here are some tips that can help you to stay active at home during this challenging time.

• Pick and choose the physical activity that works for you.
• Even in small spaces, walking is good for you. Consider pacing while on a phone call.
• Try to stand up and move around more often, especially when you are watching TV.
• Join a free online exercise class on YouTube.
• Use home cardio machines if you have them.
• Walk up and down the stairs for 10 - 15 minutes.
• Household chores and gardening are also good ways to get moving.
• Do resistance exercises with elastic bands.
• Improvise — use canned goods, a gallon of milk, or laundry detergent for weight lifting.
• There are many free apps that offer guided workouts and routines.
• Play active games with children.
• Do an exercise video.