MANILA, Philippines — Fitness may seem like it should be the last thing on our minds amid the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, which at one point was described by the World Health Organization as “the defining global health crisis of our time.”
Experts, however, agree that proper exercise, along with better habits and the right diet, is integral to keeping healthy now when it matters most.
#AskWHO about physical activity at home during #COVID19. #HealthyAtHome https://t.co/iRAhqKFcvg
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) April 16, 2020
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“Looking after yourself, your family and friends is important through these stressful times. WHO encourages everyone at home to do simple and fun physical activities to stay healthy active,” the organization said in a statement.
#BeActive and stay #HealthyAtHome !
Here are some physical activities you can do at home during #COVID19:
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????Do some muscle strength and balance training pic.twitter.com/SXQRbZlDZd— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) April 16, 2020
If you have no clue where to start or how to make do with limited space at home, some celebrities shared their personal “workout workarounds” to get Filipinos going over the lockdown.
Ellen Adarna’s ropes
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“To everyone asking... I do not count my jumps because of the tricks and I lose focus when I do. But, I do 5-8 rounds of 3 minutes with 1-minute rest.”