Must-Have Tips and Resources for Building a Home Workout Routine

Article by: Anya Willis

Tired of vegging out on your couch and watching movies during the COVID-19 pandemic? Ready to get your body moving again? Well, since gyms and local studios in many areas are still closed, your best option for getting the exercise you need to look and feel your best is to work out at home. Of course, figuring out how to do so effectively when you have kids at home can be a chore, but these resources from FitnessFusion360.com can help. 

Start by Clearing Out Some Space for Your Practice

Whether you plan on lifting weights or practicing poses, you need some space to move and stretch. Here are some steps you can take to carve out that workout space: 

• Clear out an underused bedroom, garage, or basement so you can convert it into your dream home gym or yoga studio. 
• No extra room? Then find a corner where you can set up compact workout equipment that can be tucked away in between sessions.
• Buy some headphones or a bluetooth speaker so you can work out to your favorite playlists.
• If possible, let in fresh air and a lot of natural light to create a more positive atmosphere for your workouts.

Find Ways to Work Exercise into Your Routine 

Use these strategies to fit workouts into your schedule: 

• Establish a regular and consistent routine for yourself, and your entire family. 
• Get up a little earlier and work out in the mornings if you are having a tough time fitting yoga and other workouts into your daily schedule. 
• Plan some indoor activities for your kids to help keep them busy while you exercise. 
• If you’re seriously busy, consider using shorter workouts to stay in shape. 

Look for Active Activities for Your Entire Family 

Another option for keeping kids from distracting you from your workouts is to get them moving with you! These tips can be especially helpful when they’re also missing out on PE: 

• Look for free family activities online that will encourage family members of all ages to stay active and exercise while in lockdown. 
• Play fitness video games with your children for some beneficial screen time. 
• Search for exercise videos for kids, so that you can work out with your children and stay in shape together. 
• Order some backyard games to keep your family active and having fun together. 

Make Sure Self-Care Is a Focus for Your Family 

Exercising is one of the most basic forms of self-care, but your family may need a few extra health and wellness boosts to supplement the indoor workouts mentioned above. You can use these resources to make sure your family stays healthy, both inside and out: 

• Plan out meals for each week so that you can avoid ordering too much takeout and so that you can plan your essential shopping trips. 
• Use grocery pickup to avoid the added risk of shopping for healthy foods in store. 
• Consider planting a garden as a fun family activity and to have access to healthy food.
• Combat COVID anxieties by taking breaks from the media and practicing mindfulness. 

Getting up and getting moving is the perfect way to pass time and reduce stress in quarantine. So use the indoor workout resources provided above to get your entire family off the couch so that you can all look and feel better.