During this time of uncertainty it is easy to panic and feel overwhelmed. We need to look after both our mental and physical health right now. It is important to do what you feel is best for YOU during this time. If that is continuing to exercise and adapt to your new norm of at home workouts, keep reading for tips on how to structure them!
Your workouts actually contribute a very minimal aspect of your total daily energy expenditure (TDEE), so now is not the time to fret about “getting fat” or “losing all your progress.” Yes, if you have been lifting very heavy weights and now do not have that option, you will lose some muscle mass but it will be very easy to regain with dedication once life goes back to normal.
In reality, it is your movement outside of your planned workouts that really contribute to your energy expenditure. It is all those walks and choosing to walk instead of drive places that we all say we don’t have time for that have a huge effect on calorie expenditure. If you never were active outside of your gym sessions, you really aren’t having to adapt much in terms of daily movement.
Nonetheless, now is not the time to focus on aesthetics, but to focus on challenging ourselves with something new and to keep our mental health in check.
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