Michael White, personal trainer and owner at HomeHealth Fitness Ltd in Tunbridge Wells
Stay Home, Stay Safe and now Stay Alert are words we keep hearing to help us avoid close contact with others in an attempt to halt the spread of coronavirus.
Most health advice can be boiled down to simple behaviours, such as a good night’s sleep, a balanced diet and exercising. During a pandemic like Covid-19, these actions are especially crucial for maintaining physical and mental wellbeing. But the question is, can you stay fit and healthy while self-isolating?
The fitness industry is finding alternative ways to offer virtual classes, tips and advice to help keep everyone on the right track.
Michael White, personal trainer and owner at HomeHealth Fitness Ltd in Tunbridge Wells, offers home, outdoor and live online personal training across London and the south east.
“We are still providing all three of our main services – personal training, pilates and yoga,” says Michael. “We now deliver them live online via a number of different live video platforms, including WhatsApp, Facetime, Skype and Zoom.”
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And yes, dumbbells may be sold out and there is a month’s waiting list for skipping ropes, but that is no excuse. It is about getting creative with things you already own. For example, use a sturdy chair for step-ups, wine bottles for weights or dishtowels as sliders for exercises such as lunges and mountain climbers.
There are also plenty of no-equipment-required exercises you can do, even in a small space. Michael recommends for more
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