COVID-19 and working out: On safely pumping the weights at home
For months now, gym-goers have settled for home workouts, outdoor running, and urban cycling to staying fit. Experts are divided on exercising in a gym with masks on as this might cause breathing problems in some individuals, and working out in an enclosed area still poses threats of the virus. Image source: indianexpress.com Working out amid a pandemic is something everyone must try to do daily. Countless studies have found that exercising lowers the risk of contracting health conditions such as diabetes, depression, heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke. In a week, be sure to include three to four days to focus on health and physical fitness, says Gene Bernshtam. There are plenty of online workout videos available for people to follow at their own pace. To get to the groove slowly but surely, try doing yoga exercises first. This will help ease the body into physical activity while improving one’s strength and flexibility. Resistance training does not hav