Staying fit is more important than ever during this current pandemic. Physical activities not only help us look good and feel good but it has various advantages attached to it.
It helps regulate blood pressure, diabetes, maintain a healthy heart and above all, it helps us build immunity. Regular exercise reduces the risk of mental health like depression.
According to a new study it was found that people who were most active before falling ill were the least likely to be hospitalised or die due to the illness. The current situation is taking a toll
On each one of us, so much is happening around us that the depression rate is going higher. Exercise releases endorphins which create the feeling of happiness and euphoria ending up in making us feel positive. Studies have shown that exercise can even alleviate symptoms among the clinically depressed.
Now how can we stay fit? Well, we can stay fit by doing various physical activities. It is recommended that an average adult should do between 75 and 150 minutes of exercise a week.
The exercise can be moderate-intensity exercises like walking or it can be a high-intensity exercise like running, HIIT, aerobics, skipping rope, etc. Any activity that raises your heart rate, makes you breathe faster and makes you feel warmer counts towards your exercise.
During this pandemic, while we all are sitting at home, this is the best time to develop a good habit benefits of which can be reaped throughout the lifetime. Since we all are not stepping out so how do we stay fit?? well switch on your favourite music and dance, YouTube home workout, and try doing that.
If you have stairs at home climb it the various number of times to keep your heart rate up, practice yoga and meditation, well the choice is many… it is all about taking that first step. Expert says for you to make anything a habit you have to take the first step and continue it for 21 days and you will see it getting into a habit and a route.
So what are you waiting for?
Get up and get going…Take your first step towards a healthy you now.
- written by Stuti Srivastava
- stuti.srivastava@airtel.com
Author’s Bio:
Stuti Srivastava is a transformational marketing leader, Mentor, speaker and a fitness athlete. She has multifunction experience in global marketing. A doting mother and a great cook.
