For most of us, even the busiest burglary defense lawyer in Boulder, having and sticking to a fitness routine is a high priority. Working out improves our quality of life by ensuring that our bodies remain functional as we age, but here’s the kicker—in a world transformed by the COVID-19 pandemic, not all of us are so sure about getting our exercise at the gym.
After all, at the gym, there are a lot of people. Where there are a lot of people, it’s easier to pick up and spread diseases. Nobody wants that, so what’s a germ-conscious fitness enthusiast to do? Adapt, of course, and in this case, that means moving your workouts to someplace new. Where, exactly? That’s exactly what we’re going to be discussing today. Read on!
Your Post-COVID Fitness Routine
Since you won’t be heading to the gym, that leaves you with two main options—your home and the great outdoors. When it comes to the former, you’re going to be restricted by the amount of space you have and the type of equipment you own, but your workouts can still be highly effective if you know how to adapt and improvise.
WebMD, for instance, has a bunch of great tips about working out at home, all of which are easy to follow and should help you maximize the gains you make in your personal space:
- Challenge yourself: It’s easy to stick to the comfort of your bedroom (and let’s face it, some of us don’t have much space to maneuver at home). Still, by daring to go outside the box, you can achieve some truly remarkable feats of fitness. Try to research bodyweight exercises and cardiovascular movements you can do in confined spaces, then watch as your overall fitness grows.
- Get a partner: Working out alone can be boring, and it’s easy to get yourself sidetracked. Find a partner you can trust, however, and your workouts will be much more productive as you push one another to do your best.
- Have a plan: Not saying that impromptu workouts can’t work, but fitness routines are easier to maintain when you have a schedule. Be sure to plan your workouts in advance and stick to it to maximize your results.
- Keep a log: If you’re journaling your fitness progress at home, it will be easier to analyze and easier for you to make plans and adjust as you gain new data.
- Set goals: Always have something you’re working toward, as it will help keep you motivated and on task to do your very best.
- Embody the fitness lifestyle: Combining all of the above, make fitness an integral part of your life and it will be like second nature. You won’t struggle with working out at home because it will feel as if you’re not doing much outside of your regular routine.
And remember, as long as you’re able to perform the five basics of any workout (warmup, cardio, strength-building, flexibility, cooldown), you can turn any (non-gym) space into your personal exercise haven!
