How to stay active during the Covid-19 pandemic

29^th May 2020

The editorial unit

The editorial unit

29 May 2020

Although the Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted our lives, that does not mean that you still can’t stick to a somewhat regular routine. It also doesn’t mean that your mental and physical health has to suffer.

Stay active

It doesn’t matter whether you exercise indoors or outdoors because you can still get all the great benefits of exercising no matter where you do it. Exercising regularly offers many benefits. You can help prevent or control certain health issues, such as:

• High blood pressure
• Type 2 diabetes
• Stroke
• Metabolic syndrome
• Arthritis
• Cancer
• Depression

Exercising is a great way to boost your mood. If you don’t love to exercise, there are plenty of ways to make it more enjoyable. It’s important to choose an activity that you enjoy doing. If you don’t like to jog, switch to walking or bike riding. If you are trying to meet a weight goal, be sure to reward yourself with a new workout outfit when you reach your goal. Make a playlist of your favourite songs to help you stay motivated. But most important of all, don’t quit!

All you need is 30-60 minutes of physical activity a day to stay fit and healthy. Even if you used to hit the gym every morning, you can still stay active. There are many different workout apps and programs that you can stream to your phone, computer, tablet, or a smart TV.

There are plenty of exercises you can do even if you don’t have weights or special workout equipment. Just be sure to choose a program that’s best suited to your fitness level. You should also clear a new workout routine with your doctor beforehand if you have any concerns.

You can progress as you get stronger and build up your endurance. You just don’t want to overdo it, get discouraged, and feel like you want to quit. The important thing is to stick to a regular exercise routine so that you see results. You can also go for a run, walk, or bike ride around the neighbourhood or hit some local trails for a bit of a challenge. You could even try something entirely new such as canoeing or rock climbing for a new way to get some fresh air and exercise, while also staying safe.

Eat healthy fuel

Diet is very important as well. If you’re putting in the work and exercising every day, you want to be sure that you give your body the fuel that it needs to increase muscle as well as keep you energised without loading you down with extra calories.

Even if you don’t consider yourself a great cook, there are plenty of simple recipes that you can follow online. You could even subscribe to a food subscription box that delivers healthy food right to your door.

Certain stores even offer delivery and pick up options. This makes it convenient and safe to get the ingredients that you need for your healthy meals.

Try supplements

It can be difficult to get all the necessary vitamins and minerals from the foods that we eat, even if you eat healthy meals for the most part. Sometimes it is necessary to take supplements to make sure that we are feeding our bodies everything that they need to be healthy and strong. If you speak with your doctor, they will suggest you what’s best for your body.

Generally, L-Theanine, MindLab, and Modafinil are all effective supplements to take. L-Theanine is claimed to offer many benefits, such as:

• Better mental focus
• Better cognitive performance
• Higher immune system
• Lowered blood pressure
• Promotes weight loss

Mind Lab is another supplement that can be taken. It also claims to offer many benefits, such as:

• Improved concentration and focus
• Alertness
• Improved mood
• Overall increased mental drive and clarity

Modafinil and Armodafinil are also effective nootropics that can help promote:

• Wakefulness
• Motivation
• Improved mood
• Decreased fatigue

Keep your mind healthy

It’s also important to actively maintain mental well-being. If you’re into reading, there are lots of options available to keep your mind occupied. If your local library or bookstore is closed, you can still order your favourite series through an online store or get a subscription to an audiobook app. You can even get a monthly book subscription that will pick books for you if you don’t know what your next favourite author will be quite yet.

Quarantine can be a great opportunity to tackle some of the goals that you may not have had time to before. To make the most of it, be sure to focus on your well-being and keep your spirits high.

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The material contained in this article is of the nature of general comment only and does not give advice on any particular matter. Recipients should not act on the basis of this article’s information without taking appropriate professional advice.