Now, more than ever, it’s important to continue to move and stay active for both your physical and mental health. While there may be less conventional options for staying active right now there are still lots of ways to add some movement to your day:
Take active breaks throughout the day. Incorporating short activities throughout your day can ensure you are reaching the daily recommendation for physical activity. You don’t need to dedicate a full hour at one time or complete a formal workout to get moving. Instead you can:
- Do a few chores
- Take care of some spring cleaning or yard work
- Take a dance break
- Walk while you talk when on the phone with a friend or coworker
- Go up and down the stairs while you're waiting for the oven to go off
- Schedule in a quick daily morning yoga flow
Do a workout online. Our Clubs may be closed but there are still plenty of ways to get your favourite workout in. Check out our new #GoodLifeatHome hub online and select one of our curated workouts. Choose a workout that fits your level, preference and duration and get moving! Here are some workouts to try:
- Tabata workout – 4 minutes
- Bodyweight workout – 7 minutes
- Pilates workout – 7 minutes
- Resistance Band and glutes workout – 7 minutes
Switch things up. If you spend a lot of time sitting down set a reminder to get moving. Ideally try and stand up every 30-minutes to break up any sedentary activity. Here are some ways to ensure you are getting enough movement in the day:
- Create a standing desk
- Take a walk around your house, yard or the block
- Stand up and do some stretching
- Do lunges or squats during commercials
- Set a small fitness goal at the beginning of the day
- Go for a jog
- Calf raises while you brush your teeth
- Ride your bike through the neighbourhood
- Hold a plank while reading or listening to the news