{"id":6786,"date":"2020-06-02T11:43:32","date_gmt":"2020-06-02T16:43:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/assistinghands.com\/46\/?p=6786"},"modified":"2024-10-24T02:00:33","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T07:00:33","slug":"senior-exercise-tips-pandemic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/46\/illinois\/schaumburg\/blog\/senior-exercise-tips-pandemic\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior Exercise Tips During the Pandemic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Maintaining weight and physical health is already difficult with a gym membership let alone during a <a href=\"http:\/\/assistinghands.com\/46\/illinois\/schaumburg\/blog\/covid-19-flyer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pandemic<\/a> when all our favorite recreational places are closed. With that in mind, here a few <a href=\"http:\/\/assistinghands.com\/46\/illinois\/schaumburg\/blog\/seniors-avoid-unhealthy-weight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">exercise <\/a>tips to help maintain your physical health during this pandemic:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Start slow.<\/strong> Try to keep up with 3 days a week to focus on your fitness.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pick up yoga. <\/strong>It is a great way to relax your mind and burn a few calories.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lift weights.<\/strong> A great way to lose calories and increase muscle definition. If you do not have weights at home, try using gallons or bottles of water.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Take an evening walk. <\/strong>Walking is physical exercise! Walk around the neighborhood with family each evening to get out of the house and enjoy some fresh air.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As always, please consult with your physician before starting a new exercise program and remember to have FUN!<\/p>\n<h2>Companionship During Exercise<\/h2>\n<p><strong>If you would like a <a href=\"http:\/\/assistinghands.com\/46\/illinois\/schaumburg\/services\/companion-care-palatine-il\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">companion<\/a> for your daily exercise or help with guidance through a physical therapy exercise routine be sure to contact us at <a href=\"tel:(847) 448-0844\">(847) 448-0844<\/a> about our caregivers today!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maintaining weight and physical health is already difficult with a gym membership let alone during a pandemic when all our favorite recreational places are closed. With that in mind, here a few exercise tips to help maintain your physical health during this pandemic: Start slow. Try to keep up with 3 days a week to focus on your fitness. 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