How to safely resume the physical exercise routine after the pandemic?
With the pandemic, many aspects related to our health had to be rethought. If, on the one hand, social isolation guarantees non-exposure to the new coronavirus, on the other hand, the practice of physical exercise (both in gyms and outdoors) has been interrupted. After four months, many cities are going through the process of easing the quarantine, with the reopening of some services. After all, is this the best time to go back to going to a gym or jogging on the street? How to ensure safety outside the home? We list some tips to help you in this return.
Get back to exercising gradually
One of the big problems with lack of physical exercise during quarantine is the urge to want to get back at the same pace as before, which can lead to pain and even injury. It's super important that you reorganize your workouts and gradually return to practice. The body needs to get used to the rhythm of regular exercise again. Don't forget to stretch before and after activities, which can help a lot in this new phase.
Try starting at home or in the social areas of your building
A safe way to resume physical activity is to adapt indoors. Another option is, if you live in a condominium, try to do activities in the social areas of the building, a more private space that may have less chance of contagion. Even if you don't have the same equipment that a full gym offers, it's a chance to not sit still and still maintain a little more security. Invest in exercises that use body strength , such as sit-ups or jumping jacks.
Give preference to outdoor exercises
If you don't have space at home to exercise, prefer physical activities that can be practiced outdoors. Walking, running and cycling are viable options that can be done while maintaining social distance. Choose parks, beaches or streets with little movement of people for practices. Outdoor exercises become safer because the air is not concentrated in one place, making contamination difficult, but during this period it is super important to keep your distance and not give up the mask.
Social distancing in academia is essential
If you choose to return to your workout routine at the gym, distance is essential between one device and another. Another important thing is not to share towels, water bottles and personal items at the gym. Wearing a mask everywhere is essential, but because of sweating, always take a reserve, as a wet mask loses its protective effect against the virus.
