Moving Through the Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic is changing our exercise habits, for better and for worse. Personally, I’m biking around my neighborhood more because there are fewer cars on the streets. But my 23-year old son misses his gym routine. And a friend recently posted on Facebook that her rear end hurts from sitting so much!
With many states opening up, some people might be ready to head back to the gym. Others will choose to stay home. It’s a good time to help your clients or students assess their exercise habits (or lack thereof) and figure out a way to keep moving throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
Here are some topics you could cover:
Exercise for weight control: Our Exercise to Lose and Control Weight PowerPoint lesson explains that you burn twice as many calories when you’re moving as opposed to sitting, along with lots of other reasons to get off the couch or out of the office chair!
Remember the other benefits of regular exercise (150 minutes/week + strength training 2x/week):
- Helps control blood sugar, and blood pressure
- Reduces risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancer
- Strengthens your bones
- Improves mood
- Helps you sleep
- Reduces stress