The outbreak of this pandemic disease COVID-19 has confined everyone to their home. This was an important and most-need action to avoid and stop its spread. However, staying at lockdown can be stressful for both your body and mind, hence it is important to perform daily activities to stay active and fit. Daily workouts and physical activities will help you to stay fit during the lockdown. Also, the WHO has pointed to the importance and need for physical activities to stay fit during this stressful period to maintain muscle strength, heart health, and mental health. Besides, it is also important to renew or buy health insurance, if you don’t have one to cover expenses for coronavirus treatment.
List of Physical Activities to Stay Fit During Quarantine
1. Squats
Stand straight and tall, head and feet facing forward, chest lifted up and out, and shoulders wide-apart. Gaze down. Extend your hands out to balance yourself. Put your body weight on your heels and hinge your hips and go lower until the thighs become parallel to the floor, with your knees stressing the ankle. Make sure your head is facing forward throughout the process. Shift your weight back on the heels. Keep your body firm and press through your heels to return to the initial standing position. Repeat at least 10 times, you can gradually increase the frequency.
2. Reverse Lunges
Stand your feet shoulder-width apart, keep your hands at sides or on your hips. Take a big step back with your right foot and land the ball of that foot on the ground and keep your heel up. Then lay the back leg straight down until it comes close to the ground or gently touch it and create a right angle (90°) in the front leg. Return to the standing position by pushing through the heel and midfoot of the front leg, while you bring the right foot back in the line. Repeat the same rep on the left side.
3. Kneeling Push-Ups
Start with a hand-and-knees position on the ground while your eyes are on the floor and your hands slightly broader than the shoulder-width apart. The knees should also be apart at a comfortable distance. Take a deep breath while lowering your elbows and bringing your stomach to the ground, your core muscles should be kept contracted. Wait for a second, then exhale while pushing up from the ground to return to your starting position. As you make your hold and get stronger, start practicing push up from your toes.
4. Bicep Curls
Stand straight with feet hip-width apart and hold a temporary weight or a dumbbell in each hand, with each arm at either side and palms facing forward. While doing so, keep the abs tight and elbow close to the sides. Bend your elbows keeping the wrists intact, to curl up the weights to your shoulders, wait for a few seconds and return to the initial position.
These were some of the common workout plans that you can practice regularly during lockdown to stay fit and healthy. Also, make sure you have
health insurance, so that is ready for any unforeseen medical emergency.
