Stay Active with Housework
Being confined to your home offers a unique opportunity to tackle those household tasks you’ve been putting off. Interestingly, research suggests that engaging in housework can not only help increase your heart rate but also contribute to your daily step count. In addition to your regular chores, consider taking this time to give your walls a thorough wipe-down, strip and change the bedding, vacuum hard-to-reach areas under furniture, and organize your kitchen cupboards.
Make Everyday Activities More Active
By thinking creatively, you can infuse movement into almost any routine task. For instance, instead of sitting idly, you can do wall sits, pace around, or climb up and down the stairs while reading. To add a fun twist to helping kids with math homework, try doing jumping jacks as you count. Alternatively, you can engage in a game of catch with your roommate while having a conversation.