Active at home during a pandemic

Quick tips

• move every hour
• instead of weights, try a backpack filled w/books, a gallon of water, or cans to do arm exercises
• keep athletic shoes by the door or near your desk to remind you to walk – just remember to social distance
• garden
• check local gyms, yoga studios or other places that might be offering free online classes or other resources

Online resources

• desk exercises at work (online PDF)
• online workouts
• desk yoga stretches
• 8 exercise moves you can do in your chair (PDF download)
• Active in the Workplace video series

Apps

• Activity/break apps to help you move at work and mobile app, computer reminders

Free online classes

• Free online offers
• 8 tips for staying active during the COVID-19 pandemic
• Planet Fitness’ free online classes for members & non-members
• Action for Healthy Kids COVID-19 resources including physical activity