Maintaining your physical fitness doesn’t have to be a hassle alongside social distancing guidelines; it should continue to be an outlet that adds energy to your life, so you can keep up with your favorite activities. Tackling your fitness goals at any age can seem daunting, but staying active during unprecedented times is simple with these five tips.
- Make a Fitness Plan
Build a routine that meets your changing fitness needs by finding the right balance of activities. Incorporate a mixture of cardio, strengthening and flexibility training in your schedule to benefit all aspects of your health.
Pro Tip: establish your fitness goals before creating a plan
- Create Your Own Space
Making a dedicated space for fitness in your home will set you up for success in sticking to your plan. Invest in equipment that will be useful, like free weights, medicine balls and yoga mats so you can stay motivated and easily maintain your routine.
- Warm-Up and Cool Down
Stretching before exercise is a crucial step to reducing the risk of injury, and it’s an easy step to implement at home. Try dynamic warm-ups, such as ankle circles and arm circles, to loosen your muscles and gradually increase your heart rate and blood flow before a full workout. Finish off your workout with static stretches to prevent soreness.
- Try Something New
Any routine can get boring after a while, so seek out new activities or workout areas to replace the mundane. Switching it up every now and then helps you maintain your fitness in a fresh way. You can mix up your usual fitness areas for a patio workout or trade in your daily sunrise walk for Tai Chi to provide a fun getaway from your regularly scheduled training.
- Build in Relaxation Time
Don’t overwork yourself. Be sure to include some downtime in your exercise routine to recover and restore your energy and muscles. Rest days reduce the risk of injury and improve your overall performance while keeping your routine steady and fun.
At St. James Place, our trainers help you develop the perfect health and fitness routine for your lifestyle to improve your endurance, maintain your muscle mass and keep you limber. Call us at 225-215-4510 to learn more about our health and wellness center, and click here to view our Amenities Gallery.