How To Stay Active and Socially Distant

Have you been putting off working out during the COVID-19 pandemic because being in gyms and crowded workout spaces just feels wrong? You’re not alone! Across the board, people have reported feeling less motivated to go out and work out during a pandemic because of fears of contracting or spreading COVID-19. Luckily, there are ways to stay active and socially distant simultaneously so that you can stay on top of your health and fitness routine without feeling like you’re going to put yourself and others at risk. Try these tips for staying active and socially distant from Purlife!

Avoid Gyms and Crowded Parks

If you’re interested in finding ways to stay active and socially distant, the most important thing to remember is that you probably want to avoid crowded gyms and parks. While these are the go-to spots for working out, there are popular places, and being socially distanced may be challenging.

Make a Dedicated Workout Space in Your Home

For many people, working out during a pandemic meant finding creative ways to work at home. This is easier said than done, but it’s totally possible. Working out from home is easiest when you make working out a priority by designating a spot in your home for workouts. This could be in your living room, your garage, or in your backyard! Setting up a designated workout spot where you can exercise or be active without interruption from pets and family is important for keeping your focus!

Workout at Odd Hours to Avoid Crowded Gyms and Parks

If you absolutely cannot go long periods without avoiding the gym or parks, then you can always choose to work out on an odd schedule. That is to say— work out when other people aren’t! This can mean working out in the middle of the day while others are at work and the gyms are slow. Or working out really late at night! Either way, you’ll get your workout in while other people are busy.

Tight on Space? Do Stretches or Yoga at Home

If working out at home just isn’t an option for you because there is not enough room in your home or apartment. That doesn’t mean that you should avoid working out altogether! There are activities that you can do at home that requires very little room. Stretching, Yoga, meditation, and HIIT workouts are great activities that will help you stay fit. That doesn’t require a lot of room to be effective.

Head to the Great Outdoors for a Hike

Working out while maintaining a safe distance from people can be tricky. If you just decide to run around your neighborhood or at the park because dozens of other people could be there with you. If this is a concern for you, then take your workout to the Great outdoors.