earlier this week, some of canada’s largest fitness facilities like goodlife, la fitness, orange theory, even the ymca closed their doors in an effort to help curb the spread of covid-19. and at this point, it’s tough to say when they will open again.
nicolas pagnotta , a toronto-based personal trainer, says that you don’t need to worry too much about losing your level of fitness level — as long as you keep moving your body.
an effective basic workout consists of push-ups, lunges, squats and the superman hold, which is when you lie face down on the ground and lift your limbs in the air for a period of time. this exercise is great for working out your back , which is something that can be particularly difficult when you are at home without weights. pagnotta recommends anywhere between five to 20 reps per set depending on your fitness level, and you can adjust as needed.
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for those that are middle-aged or elderly, it’s even more important to keep moving , even if you can’t leave your home. we know that those with pre-existing conditions are more susceptible to covid-19. in turn, staying sedentary for great lengths of time can lead to conditions like cardiovascular disease or hypertension.
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