![]() ![]() Whichever you fancy, there are hundreds of free flows available to stream on YouTube, but the Yoga with Adriene yoga routines are particularly simple and easy to follow, with the instructor guiding you through what to do step-by-step and different yoga for different vocations, ages and needs. It’s worth noting here that there are actually lots of different types of yoga: from the more dynamic, designed to make you get a sweat on and ‘work out’, to the more steady Vinyasa flows, for those needing a stretch after sitting down all day, says Laura Hoggins, personal trainer and author. Whether you’d rather just have a bit of a stretch on your bedroom floor when you wake up or actually set aside half an hour or so every day to do a guided yoga routine, Suzie Bleasdale, who’s been a nurse for over 30 years, advises that moderate stretching or yoga style movement will help avoid stiff joints and maintain good blood circulation. There are loads of studies backing up the benefits of routine on positive mental health, and it’s something Mind UK recommends for "staying grounded". ![]() ![]() Try: For example, getting up at the same time every day, doing a workout first thing (more on this to come), taking a shower and making a nice breakfast, if that order appeals to you. As tempting as it may be to stay in bed and work in your PJs, in the long run this is bound to have a detrimental effect on your overall mood. While you may not be able to stick to your normal routine-you know, of leaving the house, going shopping, meeting friends for coffee and doing your usual physical activities, you can create a new routine at home which includes alternative ways to keep active. Here, the experts explain how to keep moving from the comfort of your own home. Lacking motivation without a class to book into or a park to plod around? Remember, staying active has been scientifically proven to benefit your mood and overall well being, thanks to the ‘happy hormone’ endorphins you release when you get your heart-rate up. Whether staying active, to you, looks like yoga in the living room, running up the stairs or having a go at weighted arm exercises with tins from your cupboard, there are plenty of ways to keep moving even when you can’t get outside. How to stay active while self-isolating: 12 expert tips With tips from three experts in the industry, remember self-isolating doesn’t mean sitting down for several weeks: far from it with these easy-to-follow and tangible tips. Love a walk? Why not try guided meditation videos. Rather than letting lockdown scare you, why not, instead, try and embrace it as an opportunity to get your sweat on with new, at-home workouts you’ve never tried before, incorporate more simplistic healthy habits into your daily routine and mix things up a little. ![]()
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