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10 Ways to Stay Fit at Home

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10 ways to keep fit at home! Since we are all at home these days, why not explore ways to stay active. When gyms and studios aren’t available working out can become harder but it doesn’t have to be. We’re here to give you some ideas on how to stay fit at home.

Try These…

  1. Jump Rope: Jump roping is a very easy way to burn a ton of calories and get your blood pumping! Jump roping is also a cheap way to have a full-body workout and build your endurance. You can do a variety of different jump rope workouts to keep things fresh so you don’t get bored. From counting jumps to counting minutes, you will get a great workout in! If you are looking for some ideas, our Pinterest is full of jump rope workouts. Click here and just search “jump rope” for tons of options to get you started! For more reasons on why you should jump rope check out this article, 5 Reasons to Jump Rope.
  2. Run/Walk/Jog: Since people are home more than ever these days, the streets in your neighborhood may be filled with runners, walkers, and joggers. I look forward to my daily walks, admiring the homes and meeting neighbors. If you’re a runner, you can start exploring different routes in your neighborhood or go to a nearby park. You can do this solo or make this a family event. One of the best things about this is that you don’t need any equipment!
  3. Yoga: We constantly mention the benefits of yoga. It’s amazing for your mind, body, and soul. If you work from home it is a great lunchtime or after-work activity. Yoga can be done anywhere and at any time. If you have little ones at home you can even include them! There are TONS of videos online from beginner to advanced. As well, lots of studios are offering live streaming during COVID-19, or free online sessions which is a great time for you to try something new! Stretch your body and be kind to yourself <3.
  4. Living Room Fitness: Bust out some squats while watching your favorite show or do ab exercises during commercials. Make a point to do some sort of physical activity every hour. Getting up from the couch and just moving your body is so important and it helps with your mood! Jumping jacks, push-ups, planks or donkey kicks are great options. You can also stretch while binge-watching Netflix or your favorite marathon show. Based on your personal goals you can decide your reps for each set. Only can do 5 reps? GREAT. Worked your way up to 25 reps in a set? YOU GO, GIRL! Whatever level you are at is where you are supposed to be, just keep going!
  5. Fast Fitness: There are sneaky little ways to get in activity throughout the day! For example, every time you use the bathroom do 5-25 squats before going back to whatever it is you were doing. This is perfect for those busy moms who can’t ever seem to getaway. Bathroom trips throughout the day can add up to big numbers of squats! This can also work while brushing your teeth or curling your hair, waiting for your food to warm up and so many other times throughout the day. Get creative!
  6. Weights/Kettlebells: Word on the street is that weights and kettlebells have been sold out at most stores right now. If you’re lucky enough to already own this equipment, this is a perfect time to put it to use. For ideas on what to do, the internet is your best friend. You can focus on certain body parts and switch it up from day-to-day. 
  7. Try a “Fitness Challenge”: Sometimes it can be hard to find motivation and keep accountability for your fitness goals. A fitness challenge just might be what you need! There are TONS of ideas on Pinterest, social media platforms, and YouTube. Think of a specific activity and search for related challenges (i.e. Leg/Butt challenge, Squat Challenge, Ab challenge, Running challenge, etc). The challenge can last anywhere from 10-30 days. Journaling your daily activity whether it be on paper or social media can help keep you engaged and accountable too. Invite others to join you in a fitness challenge and keep each other encouraged. 
  8. Dance Videos: Dancing can be so much fun and an awesome workout. Once again, there are tons of free dance workout videos online that are accessible to you at any time. Whether cumbia, hip-hop, merengue, or Zumba is your style, there is plenty for you to pick from. So, go rock your hips while getting your fitness on!
  9. Instagram Influencers: Everyone is going through this pandemic together. Knowing that Instagram fitness Influencers are posting all kinds of workouts that you can do at home with minor equipment, items you might have around the house, or nothing at all. Check out your favorite influencer and see what they are posting these days. Most of them are posting daily workouts, inspirational quotes, and ways to stay active during this crazy time.

    BestieTalks with Stefan Williams. One of our favorite IG fitness gurus
  10. Backyard Drills: With backyard drills, you can get completely creative. You’re in the comfort of your yard so you can do whatever you want. If there was ever a workout you wanted to try but lacked the confidence to try it in front of others, now is the time. Write down a workout plan, how many reps and sets, break out the bands or any other equipment you may use, put on your favorite jams and get your workout on! Drills you can try are: running drills, jump roping, back-peddles, design a course, swim, lunges and of course… yoga. Backyard drills are a great way to appreciate your personal space while giving your body the love it deserves. 

    Give it a try!

    Now that we have given you 10 ways to keep fit at home, give any of them a try and let us know what you think. We are interested in what you do too. Please, share with us what you are doing during this crazy time to try to stay fit. Stay safe friends, and we are here for YOU! 

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Things To-Do While in Isolation

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Things-To-Do During COVID-19 Isolation

Globally we are going currently going through a virus crisis known as Coronavirus (COVID-19). This pandemic has us kept indoors while we all practice “social distancing”.  A lot of people are working from home and others are working from home while simultaneously watching their kids (as possible as that is). All of our situations are different but one thing we all have in common is the fact that we have a lot of extra time on our hands. Times like this can cause a lot of stress, anxiety, and boredom, which is why finding things to occupy your time with is so important. 

We are sharing different things you can do depending on what it is you are needing. Our tips range from fitness to relaxation and hope that you find one or two that speak to you and your family!

Health and Fitness

  • Stream free workout videos or invest in a new subscription if you find one you really love!
  • Try out a new fitness activity that you have been considering but never gave a shot – we recommend yoga!
  • Jump rope to get your heart rate up and shake the stress away – check out this article to see the benefits of jump roping.
  • Give meditation a try! Lots of guided versions on YouTube, Podcasts, and apps. 
  • Get up from your workstation once an hour and do between 25-50 squats, pushups, sit-ups and or jumping jacks. Small increments can make a big difference!
  • Go for a walk or run – if you have a dog, then this should be your daily go-to!
  • Incorporate more stretching into your day.
  • Look up new recipes or finally try out the ones you have had bookmarked forever- Our Pinterest features a ton of healthy recipes!
  • Scour Pinterest for new workouts and/or recipes. 

Productivity

  • Organize your closet and get a donation bag going. This is a great time to give to those in need.
  • Each day pick a new room or area to organize – by the time we beat this virus you’re home will be looking amazing and clutter-free!
  • Pull out the couches and hard to reach entertainment areas and do a deep cleaning.
  • Organize your pantry.
  • Color code your library collection.
  • Clean up your resume.
  • Teach yourself new skills that you know you need to better your career (PowerPoint, Excel, etc). There are ENDLESS videos on YouTube for pretty much anything you want to learn.
  • Go through your bills and make sure everything is up to date.
  • Clean out old photos from your phone.
  • Go through your junk drawer and make it an organized drawer.
  • Clean up your email and make new folders for important docs.
  • Organize your mail and make a new designated area/folder for the stuff you need to follow up on. Don’t ignore those bills.
  • Set reminders in your email to reoccur for important dates each month (i.e. bills, birthdays, meetings and appointments).
  • Unsubscribe from unnecessary emails that you get. 
  • Clean out and rearrange your garage. 
  • Put together a photo album of all the loose pictures you have. 

Self Care and Relaxation

  • Read a book.
  • Soak in the bath.
  • Binge watch a new show- click here for a great list on binge-worthy streaming!
  • Start journaling. If you don’t have a notebook, you can use your computer or Notes app.
  • Have a stay in date night with your significant other. You can even include the kids and have them be your waiters.
  • Give yourself a deep conditioning hair mask – you don’t have anywhere to go so leave it on for as long as you want!
  • Try out a DIY face mask.
  • Light candles and incense and put on your favorite lunge clothes and watch a movie, new or old.
  • Give yourself a pedicure.
  • If you live with your significant other – give each other massages.

Beat Boredom

  • Play a board game with your partner or kids. You can even ask a neighbor if you can borrow one of their game boards. 
  • Find a new game on your phone or computer.
  • Call or FaceTime someone you miss and that will put a smile on your face. 
  • Write a letter.
  • If you have a sectional couch you can push them all together to make what we call a “couch bed”. Now you can lay in your living room and your big comfy ass couch bed.
  • Build a fort.
  • Feng Shui your living room or any room in your home.
  • Clean something! There has to be something in your space that can use some elbow grease!
  • Color, paint or draw. This can be fun to do as a family too. 
  • Look up DIY science experiments. There are so many out there. 
  • Look at animal or comedy sketch videos on YouTube.
  • Go to a rabbit hole on Youtube about your favorite conspiracy theory.
  • Put on your favorite album and turn it up loud so you can dance and sing your ass off.
  • Make a vision board.
  • Catch up on a series or show. 
  • Play with your cat, dog or whatever animal you might have.
  • Family karaoke.
  • Have a themed dinner night and include the whole family. Let everyone get dressed up and talk with accents.
  • Do some gardening.
  • Have a picnic in your backyard. 
  • Make a music video or a tik tok with your family. 
  • Go camping in your backyard.
  • Have a family fashion show.
  • Play Hide and Seek.
  • Bake cookies or another dessert based on ingredients you have on hand!

We’re All in This Together

We know all of this that we are going through can be overwhelming. Take the time to breathe, let your children express their true feelings and don’t focus too much on the media. Be thankful for this time with your family but also be smart with the time you have. One day we are all going to look back on this and describe to others how it impacted our lives. Let this impact be a more positive one rather than negative. Please, share what you and your families are doing during this quarantine time in a comment below. Wishing you the best, always!

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