5 Tips To Stay Healthy While Social Distancing

5 Tips To Stay Healthy While Social Distancing

As the world remains on lockdown, the number of cases for coronavirus continues to rise. While practicing social distancing, we are all becoming more concerned about the job market, our siblings and loved ones.

Adjusting to the new lifestyle, we ask ourselves many questions. Is there anything I can do to help myself? What can I do to help others?

Staying active is the best medicine right now is looking after your mental and physical wellness. Focusing on our mental and physical health right now helps keep healthcare costs down and improves the overall situation.

Here are some tips to stay mentally and physically healthy during the pandemic.

1- Get Plenty Of Ultraviolet Light

Light from the sun is essential for getting a good source of Vitamin D.

This means that soaking up some rays will help boost immunity and fight infection; help keep your teeth and bones strong, and promote a healthy heart by supporting your circulation.

An adequate level of sunlight also gives us a positive outlook on life. It releases feel good endorphins and increases serotonin, increasing our senses of feeling alert and productive. This also promotes happiness, relieves stress and restores self-confidence. People live hectic lifestyles in this day and age. Getting plenty of sun can reduce feelings of anxiety and depression and make us feel vitalised.

Benefits:

• Promotes Healthy Teeth and Bones
• Improves Skin Quality
• Boosts Immunity
• Healthier Pregnancy
• Keeps Positive Mood
  

Daily Recommendation:

Try to get at least 30 minutes of sunlight a day. Pass the time by sitting outside on the lawn or back garden and read a book. If that’s not an option, go for a walk close to home and keep your safe distance from others.

2- Keep Moving, Keep a Healthy Metabolism.

Try to keep an active routine while in social isolation. Many of us are now working from home, making special trips to the store only for necessities. That walk to work that always annoyed us may have been a blessing!

Keeping on our toes helps us keep an active metabolism. When we are sedentary, sitting for a long time, our body gets used to this routine and our body systematically slows down. This can result in weight gain and make us feel sluggish.

To keep an active metabolism, plan your day accordingly and have a set plan. Include daily chores that require you to be on your feet. Invest in social activities that don’t involve sitting down all the time. Keep a clean diet that stimulates burning calories. 

Benefits:

• Burns Calories, Increases Weight Loss
• Improves Skin Quality
• Boosts Immunity
• Healthier Pregnancy
• Keeps Positive Mood

Daily Recommendation:

• Drink plenty of water
• Don’t snack late at night
• Go to sleep at a reasonable time
• Drink tea and some detox foods weekly
• Avoid binge watching TV and social media
• Track a Healthy Diet Plan

3- Consult a Personal Trainer Online

There are many personal trainers that can design a home program, or conduct sessions online, so you can stay active while in social isolation. If you have minimal to no equipment, they can advise what steps to take based on what you have, and take it progressively from there. This gives you healthy targets and goals, and avoids the temptation of incorporating bad habits we all know. London Fitness offers free advice on how to build a home workout program and tips to keep healthy at home.

Benefits:

• Learn Healthy Habits
• Target Fitness Goals at Home
• Great for Mental Health
• Social Activity
• Boosts Productivity

Daily Recommendation:

• Have a weekly workout program in place
• Consult an online personal trainer before getting started
• Schedule 45mins for exercise daily.
• Learn how to use home equipment online for exercise
• Pick up some cheap equipment online if you can

4- Practical Games

Practical games are great for social health, mobility and flexibility. It is also a great way to test your cognitive abilities and communication while in social isolation. Games like twister are great for challenging your mind and improving your fitness levels. They’re also great way to collaborate through teamwork.

Great examples include:

• Twister
• Darts
• Botchi Ball
• Bowls
• Hoops

If you’re looking to play some games online, you can try things like Tabletopia or Pogo.

5- Better Sleep

Inadequate levels of sleep reduce the oxygen supply in our body. This makes our day harder – less alert, poor focus and irritated. Stay sharp and get the most out of your day by improving your sleep quality. This will also help you regulate healthy weight levels, promote happiness and keep negative feelings away. It will also help tackle those feelings of cabin fever that may set in during this time.

Benefits:

• More Alert and Productive
• Better Circulation
• Helps Weight Loss
• Fights Anxiety and Depression
• Boosts Immunity

Daily Recommendation:

• Don’t eat too late
• Get to bed at a reasonable time
• Decrease activity 1 hour before going to bed – help switch off
• Try complete harder tasks earlier in the day, leave the best till last
• Keep a clean bedroom and living space, helps wind down and rest

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