The COVID-19 novel a coronavirus has caused’most countries, if not all people to stay at home. But staying at home does not mean you should let yourself go. Even during times of self-isolation and lockdown, it’s important to take the necessary steps to remain fit and healthy. Here are seven tips for staying healthy at home.
1. Drink Plenty of Water
Staying on top of your water intake is the easiest way to maintain good health. Keep your water glass full and drink plenty of water. Water has many benefits, including weight loss.
Experts recommend drinking around 8 cups (64 ounces) of water each day. You don’t have to drink plain water. You can drink seltzer water, sparkling water or black coffee.
2. Get Moving
You don’t have to stay at home all day just because you are sitting down. Sedentary living is linked to a variety of health problems. Even if you are indoors, you can be active and move around. You can do a quick walk around the home every hour. Come up with some creative workouts that everyone will enjoy. Even walking around your home will improve your mood and overall health.
Experts recommend at least 30 minutes per day of physical activity. This would be three 10-minute walks. You can do the spring cleaning you have been putting off. Cleaning can be a very effective exercise.
3. Step Outside
It’s not necessary to stay in your house all day. Vitamin D is important for your immune system and can even affect appetite. Milk is a great source of vitamin D, but sunlight is the best. Even on cloudy or rainy days, your body can still absorb vitamin D. You can also sit in the garden or take a short walk around the neighborhood.
If you live in an area that is sunny, take extra precautions. Apply sunscreen when needed to maintain healthy skin.
4. Use What You Can
Some people are not lucky enough to have weights and gym gear at home. These items are available online, but they disappear quickly, just like so many other things. You should use what you can. No equipment is not an excuse to work out.
Squats are a great way to start. Squats for 20 seconds, then 10 seconds of rest. This will increase your heart rate and prepare you for the next exercise. Push-ups will work your upper body muscles after you have worked the lower body with squats. You can do this without using any equipment. Add some lunges. Use the furniture to do things like decline push-ups and tricep dips.
5. Gardening is a great way to get the kids involved.
You can save money, stay healthy and lose weight by growing your own vegetables. Gardeners are more active and less stressed. They also eat more vegetables.
You don’t have much space in your garden? No problem. You can grow peppers, tomatoes, or lettuce in a pot on your porch or balcony. You can also grow vegetables in kits, such as easy-to-grow mushroom sets on your kitchen counter. It’s the perfect time to get a garden going.
6. Find Inner Calm
The world’s events are stressful to say the least. The majority of people fall into the comfort food trap. To stay calm and relaxed, try guided meditation, yoga, or tai-chi.
Relaxing activities can help you release toxins and focus on the good. Relaxation techniques lower levels of cortisol, the stress hormone. Cortisol has a connection to blood sugar, high blood pressure and obesity.
7. Get Plenty of Rest
Many people are now working and learning from home, which has thrown out their normal schedules. Others are sleeping longer while some have trouble sleeping because of the stress.
Sleep enough, no matter what camp you belong to. Proper sleep is essential to a healthy immune system. It has been proven that sleep can also help you lose weight and maintain a healthy metabolism. A cooling mattress pad is another good investment. They are known to enhance sleep.
Bottom Line
Don’t worry if you don’t get it right away. Everybody is learning and taking in new things. It is important to keep hydrated and eat a healthy diet. Staying healthy at home doesn’t differ much from staying healthy anywhere else.
