Increasing physical activity during a pandemic

2018 guideline for Physical Activity recommendations include the following:

1. At least 150 minutes a week of moderate intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity

2. Strength training two or more days a week

Examples for promoting physical activity during a pandemic:

Take a walk following COVID-19 precautions outside or inside.

Do short seated strength exercises following a personal trainer or recorded video online.

Use household items for weights (if you don’t own dumbbells or other weights) water bottles, soup cans, etc.

Contact me today for an individualized fitness program and to schedule your first session!

King, Kristi M. Ph.D., CHES; Hartson, Kimberly Ph.D., R.N.; Della, Lindsay J. Ph.D.; Terson de Paleville, Daniela Ph.D. Promoting Physical Activity during the COVID-19 Pandemic, ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal: 11/12 2020 - Volume 24 - Issue 6 - p 43-47 doi: 10.1249/FIT.0000000000000616