A Guide to Staying Active Indoors

It is no secret that the worldwide lockdown has changed many facets of day-to-day life. From remote working to travel to entertainment and shopping habits, enforced quarantine has forced many people to alter their leisure activities. While exercise outdoors is encouraged at this time, those who work long hours at home or who have children to look after can find any regular activity a challenge.

The good news is that being active indoors is not only possible, but it’s also easy once you implement the necessary steps. Below we explore the ways you can keep yourself active while you’re stuck indoors.

Establish a Routine

Establishing a routine is essential when it comes to regular activity, and this is especially the case if you’re at home. The temptation to ‘wait until later’ or until after you’ve watched another episode on Netflix can mean that exercise gets put off, or not done at all. If you’re new to indoor physical activity, start small and set an easy weekly routine such as 20 minutes, 2 or 3 days per week. Then build this up in increments to a level that you’re comfortable with.

Make Exercise Fun

One of the biggest myths regarding exercise is that it must be grueling and uncomfortable. However, healthy physical activity can and should be enjoyable; otherwise, you’ll be less inclined to do it. If you’re not into intense workouts that involve push-ups, running, or core work, do something fun like dancing. Be creative. The important thing is to enjoy what you’re doing. And if you’re stuck for ideas, go to YouTube. Not only are there numerous fun workouts to do, but you can find other videos on yoga, Pilates, or Tai Chi.

Set Goals

Keeping active is also easier if you have a goal or target in mind. If you’re doing it because you feel you should, then your motivation will wane. The important thing is to balance goal setting with not putting pressure on yourself. Small targets such as increasing flexibility, maintaining strength or improving cardio can all help you stay active.

Add Variety

Staying active doesn’t just have to involve exercise. It could include playing games with your children, vacuuming the floors, or doing some DIY. Keeping active is about movement; it’s about shifting stagnant energy and not allowing yourself to lie on the sofa all day — or worse, in bed! While relaxation is essential, adding variety into your activities along with regular exercise will also keep you active and fit.

Incorporate Relaxing Activities

It can be easy to neglect stretching and relaxation, especially if you enjoy stimulating activities. However, relaxation is essential for good health. Stretching and yoga, for example, are excellent for de-stressing the body, delivering oxygen to the muscles, and balancing energy flow. Regular stretching will also keep the body supple and mobile. If you suffer from backache and regularly need to visit your chiropractor, slow movements and stretching can ease areas of tension.

Fortunately, SnapCrack, a walk-in chiropractor in South Miami, can help. Our expert chiropractors can help assess what exercises and adjustments would help relieve you off your back pain. Since SnapCrack is a walk-in clinic, no appointment is needed. It’s the most convenient way to see a South Miami chiropractor that you can find.

Being stuck indoors doesn’t mean you can no longer be active. All it requires is discipline, routine, creativity, and the desire to make it fun. You owe it to yourself to be healthy and relaxed, especially during these uncertain times. Enjoy!