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Staying Fit During a Lockdown

It's hard to stay fit, especially now that there's a lockdown. Follow these tips

By Paisley HansenPublished 4 years ago 3 min read
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Staying fit without the gym is no mean feat, especially with the temptations of junk food. If you are stuck around the house and struggling to get your steps in and eat right, you have come to the right place. The good news is, there are plenty of great exercises that can be done from anywhere; all you need is a little creativity. Here a few tips to keep active during quarantine and make eating healthy a priority.

Take Your Vitamins

You are not alone if your regular routines are slipping during this lockdown, even though you are at home more often than not. It is essential to take all of the daily vitamins that keep you healthy and your immune system strong during a global pandemic. A multivitamin and your Tony Horton Foundation Digest capsules will help to make the best of your time in lockdown by aiding your body's natural immunity and digestion. Getting your exercise and eating right is vital to your health and fitness goals, but taking care of your body from within that is an underrated way that leads to seeing results more quickly.

Try New Recipes

Eating the same recipes every week will get old and can certainly make it easier to lean on fast food. With these easy, healthy dinner ideas, so long are the days of getting your favorite unhealthy meals delivered. Cooking from home can not only save you a good chunk of change each month but will only help to reach your fitness aims. You can put together a cookbook or Facebook folder for all your favorite new recipes, and you can say sayonara to all the ones you didn't enjoy. No better time than a lockdown for putting on your chef's hat.

Make Time For a Workout

Why is it that there seems to be less time in the day when you are stuck at home? Even with all the distractions that kick you out of your routines, be sure you are making time to get in your at-home workouts. Applications like Youtube and Pinterest offer a variety of home-based exercises, and the internet can be your best friend when it comes to being productive when you are out of the gym. If you have been thinking about purchasing more extensive workout equipment or even investing in a Peloton, 2020 could be the year you start your new home gym. Otherwise, you may be surprised by what you can get done with resistance bands and light dumb-bells. Whether you have been interested in cardio in the past or not, less equipment availability makes for a time where you have to make ends meet. Cardio can be done anywhere, anytime, and is a great way to burn fat and stay in shape.

Pay Attention To Your Mental Health

During a lockdown, when you are out of the office and unable to meet friends and family for social hour, it is more important than ever to take care of your mental health. This may mean taking the time to relax on vacation or speaking to a professional about your worries and anxiety. There is no shame in taking care of yourself in this way- mental health is just as essential to your physical well-being as eating healthily and getting your body moving.

A global pandemic brings about dealing with many issues you have never dreamed were possible, like not being able to go to the gym for months on end. If going to your local workout facility is a significant factor in your health and fitness, don't let a lockdown slow down your progress. The tips above are all helpful to keep you on track and teach you new ways to say active. By the end of the coronavirus outbreak, you may have found a way to save yourself some money in gym membership fees. Either way, all you can do is hope for the best, and take advantage of the resources you have at home.

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About the Creator

Paisley Hansen

Paisley Hansen is a freelance writer and expert in health, fitness, beauty, and fashion. When she isn’t writing she can usually be found reading a good book or hitting the gym.

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