WE spoke to Bryony Gurmin, Health, Fitness and Wellbeing Manager at Newport Live to see how we can all keep fit while at home.
“OUR daily routines are completely disrupted at the moment.
“So, let’s make the most of it with some innovative home fitness and wellbeing solutions.
“It is so easy to sit on the sofa being sedentary and hooked on the news, but why not set yourself a time stamp every few hours where you get up and move and put down the devices down?
“Planning and structure are key. Make a list of all of the exercise types you enjoy and build it in to a weekly plan. For example:
- Day one: Run or walk
- Day two: Body weight circuit
- Day three: Online Zumba class
“You can find lots of classes and online instructions on Newport Live’s website."
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“If you have a smart watch or fitness tracker, keep an eye on your daily movements. It’s recommended that for health-related fitness, we need to be moving at least 150 minutes per week including anything from cleaning, gardening, walking. Of course, only go for a walk with on your own or with another member of your household.
“We also need to consider our cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance as well as flexibility and mobility.
“It is usually these elements that decline in performance as soon as we lose our routine.
“If we stop our more intense exercise regime, we may find things such as running gets harder, muscles get weaker, we feel stiff and our mobility declines.
“Try one of the Newport Live online workouts for you to do at home – you can see the full list here or search for Newport Live, Happy and Healthy at Home, for a selection of intensive exercises."
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“Importantly, make sure you warm up before participating in any exercise, and don’t push yourself beyond your own ability. Exercise carries its own risks and whilst at home, you should not carry out any activities which you have been told are not suitable for you.
“Stay safe and ensure any area you chose to exercise in is free from obstacles and hazards.”
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