COVID-19 quickly altered what was once our world\u2019s normal, so there\u2019s a good chance that your workout routine was also affected. Quarantine, stay at home orders and businesses closing have thrown a wrench in people\u2019s normal trips to the gym, instead limiting us to the walls of our own home to stay active. Don\u2019t give up on trying these at-home exercises, stretches and helpful tips that can ensure you\u2019ll stay active while you\u2019re indoors! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s common for many people to spend most of their day seated, especially if you\u2019re working from home or find standing for long periods of time more difficult as you get older. A simple habit to start is to get up periodically, preferably at least once an hour, to stretch, walk around, do a household chore, etc. Any movement is better than no movement, so this is a great way to start slow and steady. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you deal with having limited mobility, there are countless products that can help you get moving safely. With mobility aids like canes<\/a>, crutches<\/a> or scooters<\/a>, you can stay active around the house without having to worry about falls. Even if you can\u2019t get around as easily, mobility aids make it possible to stroll around the house, get household tasks done, go for a walk outside and more! <\/p>\n\n\n\n As you age, you become more prone to falls and accidents around the house. It\u2019s obvious that it’s more difficult to stay active when an injury takes place which is why remaining safe in the house is so important. Also, being in shape can greatly reduce the risk of falls in seniors. Adding things like bed railings<\/a>, grab bars and toilet frames<\/a> is a great place to start. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have a smaller space to work with inside or experience very limited mobility, chair workouts are a great way to keep your body moving indoors. Chair workouts, especially those in a lift chair<\/a>, could range in intensity depending on your abilities. For a lighter workout, simply do some leg raises, arm raises or core twists, and for more difficult exercises you can add weights, use the chair for pushups or planks, squats and more. Personalize and modify the chair workouts as you go! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you find an old workout DVD or decide to search online, finding video workout classes is a great way to bring back the gym feeling. Don\u2019t worry about spending money if you don\u2019t want to \u2013 there are plenty of follow-along workout videos on the Internet that range in intensity, style, length and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The pandemic has changed countless things but adjusting to change and doing the best with what you have is what matters. With today\u2019s technology, safety products, mobility aids and a little motivation, you can get back to being active all while at home. Feel free to contact us<\/a> for more information about the products we offer! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" COVID-19 quickly altered what was once our world\u2019s normal, so there\u2019s a good chance that your workout routine was also affected. Quarantine, stay at home orders and businesses closing have thrown a wrench in people\u2019s normal trips to the gym, instead limiting us to the walls of our own home to stay active. Don\u2019t give up on trying these at-home exercises, stretches and helpful tips that can ensure you\u2019ll stay active while you\u2019re indoors! 1. Periodic Stretching It\u2019s common for many people […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2145,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[20,25,37,39,46],"tags":[],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ecomedical.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2124"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ecomedical.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ecomedical.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ecomedical.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ecomedical.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2124"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.ecomedical.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2124\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2158,"href":"https:\/\/www.ecomedical.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2124\/revisions\/2158"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ecomedical.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2145"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ecomedical.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2124"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ecomedical.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2124"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ecomedical.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2124"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}3. Stay Safe <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
4. Chair Workouts <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
5. Video Classes <\/h3>\n\n\n\n