Tips and Resources to Keep Your Family Fit During the Pandemic

Today’s guest blog post is from Anya Willis and she shares some awesome ways to keep you family fit now and in the future!

Anya has been a yoga instructor for the past 12 years. For most of her childhood Anya struggled with her weight. She was a bookworm since the moment she could read, and had zero interest in physical activity. In school, she was bullied because of her weight, and it wasn’t until she took a yoga class in college that things started to change. She fell in love with how yoga used her whole body and mind. For Anya this was the catalyst she needed, she found a new interest in her physical health and started striving for a healthier life. Reflecting on her younger years, Anya became passionate about kids being active and healthy. When Anya had her kids she was thrilled about keeping them active, but found that yoga wasn’t for everyone. She felt stumped for awhile and started researching fitness alternatives to please the varied personalities of her three kids. After doing some research and thinking about the differences in her kids, Anya discovered some really fun fitness alternatives.

If you’re like most Americans, you’re still trying to limit the number of trips you take outside of your home. After all, the coronavirus pandemic is not over. However, while social distancing is key to slowing the spread of the virus, it poses a challenge to households across the country: maintaining a solid fitness routine. 

Fortunately, if you’re unable to get to your local gym, or are uneasy at the prospect of going for a family run down Main Street, there are solutions. Here are some tips and resources for keeping your whole family in shape at home.

Prepare a Space

You’ll be much more likely to exercise, and you’ll have more effective workouts, if you create a space for it. 

How to Create a Home Exercise Space

25 Real Workout Rooms to Inspire Your Home Gym Decor

How to Create the Perfect Yoga Space in 3 Easy Steps

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Explore Indoor Workouts

There are tons of resources online that offer free indoor workout routines. Here are a few to get you started:

13 Killer Exercises to Mix Into Your HIIT Workout

These No-Jumping Cardio Exercises at Home Won’t Infuriate Your Neighbors

Planning Your At-Home Dumbbell Weight Training Program

The 8 Best Yoga Workouts You Can Stream

Work Out as a Family

There are also resources for family workouts:

What Are the Benefits to Family Exercise

Free Exercise Programs the Whole Family Can Enjoy from Home

15 Free Online Workouts to Keep Your Family Energized

7 Family Yoga Ideas to Help Parents and Children Practice Together

Check out Anya’s website here!

You don’t need a gym or public outdoor area to stay fit as a family. Check out the resources listed here for creating an exercise space and working out at home. Then, your entire household can reap the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of maintaining a solid fitness routine.