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Staying Active During Covid

COVID-19 has challenged us in all aspects of our lives: socially, mentally, & physically. Each aspect is important in its own special way! I want to focus on my experience with the physical side and how I changed my routine to stay active during this difficult time. I hope my journey can help you in some way:).


Many of you may be thinking of the various obstacles you are facing to stay active: no weights, no gym, poor weather, lack of money, lack of motivation, exhaustion, stress (just to name a few). I have been feeling a lot of these and I am sure you are too!


For me and for most women staying physically active allows us to handle life and therefore, be our happiest selves. I want to offer some tips, mindsets, and anything that’s helpful I have learned about working out in this pandemic!

When I say “staying physically active” I mean moving your body in whatever way YOU enjoy at whatever intensity that is right for YOU. I cannot sustain a workout routine if I dread every second before it and during. Of course, there are going to be days you lack the motivation to work out but know yourself. If you want to take a day off when you’re exhausted (do it!), if you know your workout could help turn your mood around (try your best to do something!). I have learned to be kind to myself and to plan my workouts ahead to maintain my motivation. Also, having a good relationship with working out can be difficult but remind yourself of the reasons why it benefits YOU! Setting an intention for a workout is a nice way to start it in a positive way.


The first thing I have added to my routine is morning walks (IK everyone is walking ALOT rn). Sitting in my room all day can make me feel insane sometimes. So waking up a little earlier and going for a 20-30 min morning walk has helped me de-stress and change my environment.


On the weekdays I normally workout in the afternoon and do: cardio kickboxing workouts (loving will link below), running (it is cold so layer up), and fun bootcamps/HITT workouts (I am lucky enough to have a set of weights but body weight is just as useful). I have been rotating these workouts for a while and I personally love them. When I finish a workout I love to stretch or do light yoga for stress relief and flexibility. On days I feel my body needs a break, I take a break. Rest days are always key.

Another way I stay active is by planning socially distanced weekend workouts with friends. Some fun ideas: hike with a friend, dancing, online workout classes, skiing(expensive but fun), ice skating outside, walks with a friend, snowshoeing. In warmer weather: swimming, biking, hiking, outdoor classes with friends, tennis, rock-climbing, and lacrosse have all kept me active and entertained. I find these types of activities are more mindless and exciting than a home workout.

I hope this gives you some ideas for the future! Everyone is different and finds joy from different activities. I find it SO important not to compare myself to another person, especially with social media. Try to focus on what works for you and stay open-minded to a new type of activity because it could be your new fave one! Have fun, Get creative:)


My go-to workouts! <3

Bootcamps & HITT:

Arms and Abs:


Yoga & Stretching:


Cardio Kickboxing:

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