The lockdown that has been enforced to curb the spread of coronavirus has us all staying at home. Staying in your house means that you won’t be able to go for your regular walks, to the gym, your yoga class or dance class. Wondering how to stay healthy during the lockdown? All you need is a proper plan and a healthy routine, and you are well on your way. We give you a few tips to stay healthy during quarantine-

Prepare a workout schedule

Preparing a schedule for working out is one of the most important health tips for quarantine. It is not necessary to go to the gym or the park for working out. You can exercise in your home too. You can check out the various apps and workout videos available on the internet to make the most of exercising at home.

Stick to a healthy diet

This is the most important pointif you are looking for health advice in self-isolation. Eating healthy meals on time is very important, especially when you are at home. Make sure that you have wholesome cooked meals that have foodstuff from every food group. Avoid eating junk food or surviving on chips and soft drinks. These not only are packed with unhealthy fats and sugar, but they also make you tired and sluggish. Stick to what experts say- Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a beggar. You can snack on healthy seeds and fruits in between meals. 

Take short breaks in between if you are working from home

In the office, you take a coffee break, a smoke break or get up to stretch. However, since you have easy access to all these at home, you might be seated for hours on end without a break. Sitting at the same place for hours tends to stiffen your body. It can also give rise to problems in your joints, back and spine. Hence, you should take breaks to stroll for a bit and do a few bending and stretching exercises. You can also watch the TV for a bit, talk to a friend, or indulge in a hobby. Plan the timing and the duration of these breaks and try not to extend the breaks.

Get adequate sleep

Sleep plays a vital role in boosting your immune system and metabolism and keeps you at your peak performance. However, in times like these, it is normal to binge watch TV series or talk to friends or play a game late into the night. This not only cuts into your sleep time, but you will wake up the next day feeling tired and drained. Hence, you should set a time to go to sleep such that you get a proper 8 hours of shut-eye.

This is the time to pay attention to your body even more as you are not as active as you were before. Stick to this stay home guide, and you will come out of the lockdown fit and fine.

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