Gyms are off limits for now but that doesn’t mean you have to let your fitness slide. Chances are you probably have a little more time to spend exercising. Just because you are housebound it doesn’t mean you can’t get in a good workout and maintain your fitness levels.
We’ve come up with 8 ideas to keep your fitness on track at home:
1. Be creative with weights
You don’t need dumbbells or other weights to get a good workout. Look around the house for items that make a safe and alternative use for weights eg bottled water, canned food.
2. Download the SPHC app for exercise videos
Perhaps you need some motivation and instruction to exercise. SPHC have been working on some exercise videos you can do at home. Download the app for apple or google.
3. Climb stairs
Your stairwell can be the ideal place to enjoy a treadmill like climbing. Firm footing and a secure banister with smart fitting shoes can provide an adequate work out. Go up and down as many times as you can stand.
4. Use a skipping rope
A skipping rope can serve as a great tool to help you stay fit. You’ll need a flat, secure surface to make your jumps, a garage or concrete floor are best. Don’t do it on the carpet as you could trip or fall. Jump for at least five minutes and you’ll increase your heart rate and burn calories.
5. Step up aerobics
If you have a safe and secure step, it can serve as a step trainer, enabling you to enjoy an aerobic exercise that can stretch your muscles and help you get in shape.
6. Use stretch bands
Also known as resistance bands, stretch bands are an excellent way to build upper body strength. Simply grab the band from both sides and pull. Move your upper body to the left and right while doing this exercise and you’ll enjoy a further benefit. Band resistance helps increase strength while also promoting endurance and flexibility.
7. Walking
If you have an open area in your home, then walk around inside of it. Walk for at least 10 minutes and you’ll stretch those muscles and enjoy your workout.
8. Boxing
You don’t need a lot of room to get a good solid workout through boxing. If you have boxing gloves and/or a bag, try 1-minute boxing intervals followed by 1-minute running intervals (up and down the driveway) repeat this five times using a variety of boxing punch methods.
Combine all of these activities into a 45-60 minute workout each day.
How are you keeping fit while social distancing? Got a great idea that you can share with the SPHC community? Visit our facebook page to share your idea or see what others are doing.
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