How You Can Work Out When Gyms Are Closed

If you're one of those amazing people who bought a gym membership and have actually made good use of it, your fitness regime may have been disrupted by the gym closures that have occurred nationwide. While this can be frustrating, there's no good reason for it to remain a setback. Here's how you can get yourself going while the gyms are closed.

Find the Motivation

Finding the motivation to exercise can be tough, especially when you experience disruption to your normal fitness regime. If you've lost some of your motivation, take steps to find it again. One thing that many people find helpful is to have an exercise partner to help keep you accountable. Given current circumstances, someone living in the same household as you might be the best option. If you don’t have a fitness partner, a pet can be a great motivator. Pets need exercise too, so if thinking about what's good for them gets you going, by all means, buddy up with your furry friend. 

Do Home Exercises

If your gym is closed, turn your home into your gym. There are lots of exercises you can easily do at home. Yoga is a very popular option. Easily adapted to all experience and fitness levels, yoga offers multiple benefits to all practitioners, regardless of age or ability. It strengthens muscles, builds flexibility, and improves balance. The mental benefits of yoga are also noteworthy. Improving and protecting your mental health is especially important now, and practicing yoga with the intention of building your mental capacities can be a worthwhile pursuit as well. You don't need much equipment to do yoga either. A yoga mat is recommended, but you can probably get by without one if you don't have one yet.

Stick to Your Routine

Humans are creatures of habit. The more you can stick to your fitness routine, the more successful you will be. To increase the odds that you'll stick to your routine, make it fit into your daily routine in a way that makes sense for you. You may find it beneficial to use your old routine as a base for your new one. If you previously spent time working out at a gym, use that block of time to do a yoga practice or go for a jog. You'll have been accustomed to being active during that time, so continuing to do so will make the transition feel more natural.

Staying active when your gym is closed can be challenging, especially if that's what you've relied on for a while. It might take some extra work on your part, but it's important that you find the motivation to stay active. Try at home workouts, and when you find a routine that works, stick with it. Staying active will help you feel better physically and mentally.

Luckily, yoga is easy to do from home. Join us for some yoga by signing up for our virtual classes!