{"id":2344,"date":"2020-08-03T12:00:37","date_gmt":"2020-08-03T04:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/365cps.org.sg\/resourcehub\/?p=2344"},"modified":"2023-01-31T10:50:27","modified_gmt":"2023-01-31T02:50:27","slug":"covid-19-why-is-exercise-more-important-than-ever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/365cps.org.sg\/resourcehub\/covid-19-why-is-exercise-more-important-than-ever\/","title":{"rendered":"COVID-19 \u2013 Why is Exercise More Important Than Ever?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>At present, we are all going through this pandemic and battling the impact of COVID-19, it is crucial in these times to remind everyone that we should still consider physical activity for two key reasons.<\/p>\n<p>In my opinion, exercise supports our immune system and mental health. I realised that my active lifestyle helped maintain health and reduced harmful bacterial and viral infections.<\/p>\n<p>When we were hit by this crisis, many of us tended to ignore exercising regularly as a priority. We all understand that exercise supports our physical health but staying indoors and exercising outdoors were not in the books for some.<\/p>\n<p>During the circuit breaker while I worked from home, I was able to maintain an exercise regime of 3 to 4 times per week for at least 20 to 30 minutes at a stretch. I felt rejuvenated.<\/p>\n<p>What is important to know is the balance and undertaking of the right exercises. I always advise exercising right for who we are. If necessary, one should speak to a health professional regarding such cases where recuperation from illness and injury play a factor. Prudence is the way to go for these cases.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s stay safe, maintain our hygiene regime and continue to exercise regularly so as to upkeep a healthy body and immunity and in relation our minds and focus clear. Be healthy and stay well.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Exercise Right Tips:<\/strong><br \/>\n1. Be aware of your own health and needs. Any past injuries should be taken into consideration before attempting exercises.<\/p>\n<p>2. If you have a fever and flu-like symptoms, do not exercise. Go visit a doctor to get medical attention especially with COVID-19 being prevalent.<\/p>\n<p>3. Hydrate yourself well with water regularly throughout your exercise regime.<\/p>\n<p>4. Talking to your doctor if you live with a chronic condition and discussing exercises with a healthcare provider is a good practice to have.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At present, we are all going through this pandemic and battling the impact of COVID-19, it is crucial in these times to remind everyone that we should still consider physical&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2345,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[74,62],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-2344","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-blogs","8":"category-healthy-lifestyle"},"acf":{"standfirst":"Why is exercise important? 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