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Understandably, the pandemic is causing many of us to feel more stressed and anxious than usual. This is especially true for those running businesses as they manage employees during these uncertain times, as ZenBusiness explains here. In fact, the more employees there are to manage, the more stressful the job. 

 

No matter who you are, there are five key things we can do to care for our minds and bodies during these challenging times—even if we can’t unwind and alleviate stress at the gym, yoga studio, or a Sunday brunch with friends. Optimal Fitness offers the following resources for your COVID-19 wellness journey. 

1. Eat Nutritiously

  • Your diet is an important aspect of strengthening your immune system.
  • Perform grocery runs in the safest way possible.
  • Another option is to have food delivered straight to your door.

2. Prioritize Home Fitness

  • Staying home can take the spark out of your workout, but there are ways to maintain your motivation. 
  • The right equipment can help you get more out of your home fitness regimen. Adjustable dumbbells, resistance bands, and even headphones can all boost your home workout!
  • Set up a virtual meeting for online home workouts

3 Try Yoga and/or Pilates

  • There are certain poses that can help relieve stress, including the Chair Pose and the Hand Under Foot Pose.
  • When you are not able to connect with your yoga instructor, you can use apps like Fiit and Gaia to supplement your regimen. 
  • Some Pilates videos can help round out your fitness and wellness plan. 

4. Practice Self-Care

  • There are also some free ways to practice self-care.
  • Men can also benefit from self-care practices
  • Find ways to abolish negative energy from your household, including decluttering and incorporating a few indoor plants to help purify the air.

 

We can’t control much of what’s going on around the world right now, but we can make our health and well-being a top priority during this time of uncertainty. By eating nutritiously, practicing self-care, and staying physically active, we’ll keep our minds and bodies healthy—and we may even develop a new love and appreciation for working out from home. 

Whether one-on-one personal training or group training, the certified personal trainers at Optimal Fitness develop individualized programs for each client. Contact us for more information today! 571.207.8627

by Cheryl Conklin