Staying Active During COVID-19

With shelter in place orders set worldwide, many businesses began to close their doors. Popular local bars and restaurants that were once crowded for happy hour and birthday celebrations on the weekends quickly became memories of the not so distant past. With nowhere to gather and hang out, people have turned to physical activity. Staying active during COVID-19 can have a lot of health benefits. Our local Omaha movers can share how.

What Is Physical Activity?

Physical activity is any form of active recreation. Whether it is sports, biking, walking, activities you do for or at work, activities you do around your home, dancing, gardening, even carrying a heavy cart of groceries. These all count as physical activity. During the coronavirus pandemic, while we are stuck inside, it is important to not be too idle. People of all ages and abilities should be staying active during COVID-19. If you are working from home or even find yourself sitting for too long, take a short 3- to 5-minute break for physical movement, like walking or stretching. This will help ease muscle strain, relieve mental tensions, improve blood flow, and improve muscle activity. The more you practice staying physically active during COVID-19, you will be able to work it into your routine.

Why Do We Need Physical Activity During Covid-19?

Our Omaha movers know that staying active during COVID-19 is more than just a health benefit. It is also a great way to stay in contact with your family and friends. See what they are up to and invite them to join an exercise challenge with you! According to the World Health Organization, “Regular physical activity benefits both the body and mind. It can reduce high blood pressure, help manage weight and reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and various cancers. It also improves bone and muscle strength and increases balance, flexibility and fitness.”1

For those who are older, staying active during COVID-19 can improve their balance, which will help to prevent falling and injuries. For children, staying active can help support growth and development as well as lower the risk of heart disease later in life.

Staying active can also reduce depression, cognitive decline, and delay dementia. It is great for your mental health!

How Do I Stay Safe While Exercising in COVID-19?

Staying safe while exercising during COVID-19 is a lot easier than you think! Follow these guidelines if you're staying active during COVID-19 outdoors.

-Do not exercise if you are sick or have difficulty breathing.

-Always practice social distancing when exercising in a public place.

-If you are new to exercising, take it easy and work your way into more difficult activities.

-Choose the right workouts for you to minimize any injuries.

Our Omaha residential movers are not only here to help you move in terms of staying active during COVID-19, but also to help you move to a new house during COVID-19. We are an essential business that is still operational during the coronavirus so that families can continue to move, safely. Contact us today for your free, virtual estimate!

Here at All My Sons Moving & Storage, we thank our clients for trusting us with their relocation. Given the increased attention of COVID-19 (coronavirus), we want to assure all clients that their safety and our employees' safety are a top priority. While we're experts in moving, we want our clients to know that we're actively implementing the health and safety guidelines outlined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) to ensure we take the proper precautions.

We've instructed our employees that experience symptoms, defined by the CDC, to not report to work and instead contact their doctors. We ask that if you or any of your family members have experienced COVID-19 symptoms, please let us know immediately so we can take the proper additional precautions.

As a company, we believe in serving our community and supporting each other, especially during difficult times. We believe in the power of us, all of us!

Source:

1. World Health Organization: Be Active During COVID-19