KEEPING FIT DURING LOCKDOWN

With the nation on lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic, understanding the different ways to stay fit and healthy is a need of the hour. Most countries are now under lockdown, and people are living a sedentary lifestyle. But fortunately, there are plenty of ways you can stay fit at home by eating mindfully and working little exercises into your daily life. As coronavirus encourages the idea of social distancing, work from home, or self-isolation. It is important to limit your sedentary behaviour and take control of your health and well-being.

The best way to stay fit during this lockdown is to eat right. Each meal is a building block of your health. Make sure to include all the food groups in your diet. Get creative in the kitchen and take control of your and your family’s food. The right choice of foods can help you be healthier now and into the future. Try to make half your plate filled with veggies and salad twice a day. Include whole grains and lean protein on your plate. Try to add Greek yogurt, eggs, lean protein, nuts, veggies, fruits, omega-3 to your diet. Bake or roast instead of frying. Limit eating processed foods, sugary foods, saturated fat, and sodium. Satisfy your sweet tooth in a healthy way like having fresh fruit salad and drink plenty of water and stay hydrated. Another way to stay fit in this lockdown is to stay active. Let your heart rate get up, and burn calories. Physical activity helps to keep your immune system working effectively and thus plays a very important role in preventing covid-19. It is important to have a workout routine even if you are stuck at home. Try walking briskly around the house, walk and talk, dance, do stairs and perform some easy home exercises like air squats, push ups, crunches, jumping jacks, hip bridge, lunges, mountain climbers. You can also watch and workout through online fitness sessions conducted by trained experts in exercise science. Try to workout at least 30 minutes daily to experience minimal effects. Covid-19 has turned people’s world upside down but that cannot be used as an excuse to neglect health. Thus, it is very important to maintain your diet , workout schedule and boost your immune system to prevent this pandemic disease and stay healthy. We all are in this together. So STAY HOME, STAY HEALTHY and let your health not be victim.