Quarantrain

The current situation changed every aspect of our lives - and the options to work out and stay fit is no exception. If you used to be a regular gym-goer you probably already feel homesick by now, missing your daily routine of working out. Unfortunately, due to the current regulations going to the gym is no longer an option, however you don’t have to give up on exercise. The internet is providing a lot of options to work out at home, even without any special equipment needed. ‘Oh snap, I just bought a gym membership but the gym is closed’ is no longer an excuse for working out and staying fit during quarantine! This week we summarized our favourite options of working out at home. Let’s have a look on the unlimited possibilities of quarantrain!

1. Yoga, Meditation and Mindfulness

If you are not practicing meditation and/or mindfulness normally, right now would be the perfect time to start as we are experiencing times of increased uncertainty and anxiety. Meditation can help you cope with the changing environment. If you don’t know where to start, we suggest you to check out Alomoves and Boho Beautiful for ideas - you can find several at home fitness, yoga and meditation practices here. Also, you can search exercises based on difficulty and intensity - so you can find the perfect one for yourself. If you are not certain this is for you - start with a podcast or guided meditation and let professionals take your hand and guide you through your first experience!

You can find amazing podcasts to start with here.

2. Without equipment

If your biggest excuse is the lack of fitness equipment, this part is for you. Check out these quarantine workouts and besides making you laugh you will believe that there is no such thing as impossible just lack of creativity! No one expects you to run a marathon on your balcony (although one professional runner already proved it is possible if you are determined enough) but you cannot postpone exercise any longer because you do not have the necessary equipment. Check out the ideas below on how to exercise at home using household items - gallon of milk, books, bags are all gym equipments - even a bottle of wine! Which comes very handy if you want to treat yourself at the end of the day, after a successful workout.

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3. Fitness and toning

If you feel like days are moving slow in the lockdown, setting some achievable short-term goals for yourself can help you see the calendar from a different perspective. Try out a 30 day fitness challenge! You can choose from several options even subscribe and join professional trainers’ workout plans. If you don’t feel like searching for options, try out the one below. You can sign up for a 30-day home workout challenge and the daily push notifications will give you just the same motivation as a trainer in the gym - and also make you feel you are not doing this alone.

4. If you prefer variety

In case you are afraid home workouts are monotonous and boring we have some good news for you. You can find several sites and channels which presents a wide range of workout ideas. To make is easy for you, we brought you our favourite: POPSUGAR Fitness. With one click on the subscribe button this channel will give you ideas from zumba to dance cardio to even kickboxing workout. Try out different ones every day and we guarantee you won’t get bored of training at home!

We hope these tips can help you to stay fit and stay safe during this period. Keep tuned, and don’t forget to check out our next post, we are preparing our favorite board games for an exciting night with your family!