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3 Ways to Stay Active at Home

Quarantine might make it difficult to go to the gym, but you can still stay active at home!

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3 Ways to Stay Active at Home
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1. Calisthenics

Calisthenics is a type of exercise that allows you to use your body weight to train your body's muscles. Some examples are planks, pushups, pullups, and crunches. It is a great way to build functional strength, making everyday tasks easier, but by reducing stress on your joints while building that strength, results in a longer lifespan for those joints.

How To Start Calisthenics at Home for Beginners (No Equipment)www.youtube.com

2. Yoga

Yoga is also a great way to stay flexible and increase your blood flow. It can dec decrease stress, anxiety, aand other overwhelming flings. It can lift your mood while relieving back pain.

Yoga For Tension Relief | Yoga With Adrienewww.youtube.com

3. Pilates

Pilates can improve your balance, posture, body strength, and improve your sleep quality.

20 Minute Full Body Pilates Workout- Intermediate Level. At Home Pilateswww.youtube.com

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