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COVID-19 and working out: On safely pumping the weights at home

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  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 doe...

Two more important safety reminders when working out

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  For a business leader to be able to do his or her job to the fullest, he or she needs to be in top shape at all times. This is why Gene Bernshtam stays in shape through weightlifting. That being said, while lifting weights, there is absolutely nothing more important to a person than to stay safe.  Image source: cathe.com From making sure the workout area is tidy and all the equipment is in place to proper stretching, warm-up, and cool down procedures, there are a number of safety measures people should always observe while working out. Today, Gene Bernshtam adds two more safety reminders to that all-important list. Hydration is key. Workouts take a toll on one’s body. As a person expends energy, the body becomes hotter and thus releases sweat to cool itself down. To replenish the water stores of the body, a person has to always hydrate. Adequate water levels help a lot of bodily processes and keep you healthy.  Image source: blog.myfitnesspal.com Wear th...