Why and how we should exercise during this second lockdown.

Recently, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have all had to create new ways to stay active and motivated at home. This can be an exciting prospect, but also seem hugely challenging as it’s not what we’re used to.

Especially with most fixtures and tournaments being cancelled it can be particularly difficult to find motivation to stay active, however, there are several highly important reasons you should try and keep up your physical activity during this second lockdown:

  1. Exercise is a natural stress reliever, relieving tension and enhancing your well-being through the release of endorphins. Especially in the winter months, managing school-work alongside other aspects of life can become rather stressful, and exercise is the perfect time to take time away from that stress to focus on yourself.
  2. Physical activity can also help regulate your sleeping patterns, meaning that during those daylight hours you can be even more productive.

Although training isn’t what it was before lockdown there is still an abundance of activities you can enjoy to fit some exercise into your day; some of my favourites include running, cycling, dancing and short HIIT workouts. Miss Cutteridge has distributed lots of great fitness exercises through Teams and there are plenty more available to use on YouTube.

Even the simplest activity such as a morning walk can have significant positive benefits towards your physical and mental health. 

By: Robin, netball captain