Stadiums have been closed nationwide to prevent the spread of Covid-19. How do you stay active without your favorite exercise class or fitness partner? As daily work changes over this period, we can find new ways to stay healthy.
Whether you have to shelter in place or you want to impose self-fixion, there is a solo exercise that can help you hit, burn calories, and deal with cabin fever: running.
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Solo: Running Outside
Your feet hit the sidewalk and the breeze touched your face. Let go of your mind. Running feels free, especially now.
The shelter order did not prohibit people from leaving their residences for exercise. As long as you practice social distancing, you can still get some fresh air during running, walking or hiking.
Covid-19 or coronavirus is mainly transmitted through human contact. According to the CDC, coughing, sneezing or exhaling can spread the virus. CDC recommends people keep one Six feet distance Between each other.
Fortunately, running is an exercise you can do alone. You should avoid group running and then choose routes that won’t be crowded. For some people, chatting with others is what makes running fun. You can try listening to music, audiobooks, podcasts, or your favorite TV show. If you have to run with your partner, run with someone at home and stay six feet in front or behind them instead of running side by side.
If you feel nauseous, don’t push yourself to exercise. Stay inside to rest. visit CDC’s website More information about coronavirus symptoms.
The benefits of running
Running outside will get you out of the house and make you change the scenery and sense of purpose. When you run along a trail or sidewalk, you will get a heart rate pump and increase your mood.
Shed Calories: Weight Loss
Running is an exercise you can do at any skill level. You can start with a place where you feel comfortable and then work on a longer, more intense run.
Routine runs can help you lose weight. Since you can’t go to the gym, replacing your usual fitness time with running can help you stick to your weight loss goals. Runner burns Average 100 calories per mile. The exact number of calories you will burn depends on your weight and pace.
Body Benefits of Running: A Healthy Heart
As a high-impact form of exercise, running strengthens bones and muscles in the legs and core. It can also strengthen your heart muscle, including the heart. Running can help lower adverse cholesterol and blood pressure and improve cardiovascular fitness.
From American College of Cardiology Magazine Runners were found to reduce risk factors for cardiovascular disease and other causes of death compared to non-competitors. This is why you wear running shoes!
Psychological benefits of running: runners’ high
Aerobic exercise can improve your mood. Have you heard of the high positions of runners? Run releases positively induced endorphins. After running, you will feel lighter and refreshed.
Running outside on sunny days can help you get more uplifting your spirits. It is believed that sunlight releases serotonin, a hormone that regulates your mood and helps you concentrate. When you soak in vitamin D and breathe in fresh air, outdoor running can help clear your mind and make you feel any anxiety.
Don’t like running? Want to add other home practices? Browse Endurance equipment choice, or read the blog of what we can do at home.
Remember, if you feel uncomfortable, please do not exercise. Learn more about preventing coronavirus and symptoms CDC’s website.
