Safety first when exercising at home

Moderate exercise helps to boost the immune system, especially important during the current epidemic. The government has recently called on people to minimize outdoor activities, and as such many people are choosing to do exercises at home to keep up the habit of regular exercise.

Home workouts can utilize both aerobic exercise and muscle training. Common exercises at home include exercises such as rope skipping, aerobics and stationary biking, while for strength training, you can train movements like push-ups, plank and lifting with water bottles. Home sports are great for their minimal time and space requirements, but it is necessary to pay some attention before doing a home workout. 

The basic rules for home workouts indoor and outdoor are that they should be individualized and focused on step by step improvement, routine practice, active participation and comprehensive training. The intensity of an exercise varies significantly between athletes, patients with chronic diseases, and children, as the amount of exercise also varies between individuals. Even for ordinary people, suddenly increasing the exercises amount can lead to severe muscle aches, and in extreme cases, a risk of death. Therefore, before choosing exercises, make sure you are aware of your own general health. Patients with chronic diseases in particular should consult with their doctor before deciding on suitable exercise methods and intensity. For example, when practicing with the aerobics video, it is not necessary to force yourself to finish it. The difficulty and intensity of the exercise should be increased at a gradual pace.

Warm-ups are also necessary before exercising at home. Pay attention to how your body responds: stop working out and start to monitor health condition if you feel dizzy, or have chest pains or palpitations. Safety always comes first when doing exercise at home.