The world is currently going through a global pandemic and we’re all part of it. Only our compassion and patience can help us get through it. To stop the spread of the novel coronavirus, self-quarantine has been a major part of the protective measures across the world.

Also, social distancing is real now. Almost all commercial properties are under restrictions, including gyms. But staying physically active and healthy is equally important as staying away from people. Luckily, you can easily stay active and fit with help of lifestyle activewear.

In this post, we’ll go over the benefits of activewear and how you can use it to make your day worthwhile in self-quarantine.

What is  Lifestyle Activewear?

Women’s activewear is part of the ongoing athleisure trend. Activewear is a line of clothing designed to fit both day to day activities as well as tackling workouts. And as you don’t have to leave the house at all during self-quarantine, you can wear activewear throughout the day.

The fabric used in activewear is moisture-wicking. It’s an innovative approach to bring sweat to the fabric surface and let your body cool down easily during a workout session. The fabric dries very quickly so you can wear it for as long as you want. Also, it lets your skin breathe, resulting in relatively lower core body temperature.

How to Stay Active During Self-Quarantine

For our overall physical health, there is no alternative to regular exercise. For most of us, we’re used to going to the gyms or yoga classes to get our dose of daily exercise. But with the coronavirus pandemic at large, social distancing measures are in place and authorities are encouraging self-quarantine to flatten the curve of the infections.

Even before the pandemic, over 5.3 million people died in 2008 due to inactivity. It clearly indicates the importance of proper physical activity.

Self-quarantine shouldn’t keep us from staying healthy. Staying physically active is a fairly easy task, even when at home. It might seem like a farfetched idea when you have the opportunity to lie down in bed all day and do nothing, except for the work you must do for living.

Part of the reason behind physical inactivity during self-quarantine is the lack of proper exercise equipment at home. But you don’t need fancy equipment to stay physically active. All you need is willpower and a pair of lifestyle activewear.

Physical activity can boost your immunity, a much needed in this time of the pandemic. It helps clear your minds and allows the brain to function properly which might seem like a challenge in such a captative state.

And to achieve physical wellness, you should cram at least 150 minutes of physical activity in a week. If you’re more of a high-impact training person, you can bring it down to 75 minutes.

So, how do you stay active during self-quarantine with help of lifestyle activewear?

Take Breaks

It might seem contradictory to the idea of staying physically active. But during self-quarantine, the majority of us do nothing other than sitting around, watching TV, or browsing the internet. But you should take a break from sitting around.

Get comfortable in your lifestyle activewear and go for a walk inside the house. Get to the backyard if you have one and circle it a couple of times. Feel the sun. Play with your dog or cat if you have one. Do anything but sitting down on the couch for the entire day.

Bodyweight Exercises

We know it’s hard to perform aerobic exercises when you have limited mobility. Aerobic or cardio exercises require specialized equipment or open space. But you can suffice for the lack of aerobic exercises with bodyweight exercises.

If done properly, bodyweight exercise can be equally healthy and effective for staying active. A pair of lifestyle activewear is perfect for any bodyweight exercise. For example, the Persevere Sports Bra gives a lot of support to yoru chest while performing push ups or pull ups. Activewear doesn’t restrict any movements and allows you to utilize your full range of motion.

Exercises like push-ups, sit-ups, step-ups, pull-ups are great for indoors. You don’t have to perform all of it. Select a handful that you feel comfortable doing and switch it up every day so it doesn’t get boring.  

For best results, 2-4 sets of 8-15 reps is ideal. However, the amount and the intensity of the exercise session will vary depending on you’re comfort level. If you’ve never done any exercise before, self-quarantine might be the perfect opportunity to get a head start toward a healthy life.

Start with easy exercises. It’s important to get the form right at first rather than cramming more sets. Take your time learning each move and perfect it with practice. You’ll be amazed at how easy it becomes after a certain time and how good you feel for the first time in your life.

You can make stair climbing a part of your routine if you have access to one. Stair climbing is one of the most efficient exercises you can do to increase your stamina. A minute of climbing a day can go a long way when you’re stuck in self-quarantine.

There are numerous videos on YouTube where you learn how to perform bodyweight exercises. Also, many apps are available that work as a step-by-step guide for beginners.

Yoga

If you’re interested in Yoga, it can be the perfect companion for your self-quarantine days. Yoga is the perfect blend of physical and mental exercises. The balance between the two that yoga offers is crucial in the days of the crisis. Yoga practitioners have perfected the moves for hundreds, if not thousands of years.

Activewear is the perfect outfit for a session of tranquility and mental peace that yoga comes with. Range of motion is the most important aspect of and any yoga pose and lifestyle activewear from Meeko offer plenty of it. A pair of High-waisted leggings are a perfect choice for yoga.

You don’t have to know a thing about yoga before you start. There are millions of tutorials available online. It’s important to start with the very basic poses. It might be tempting to go for a more complex pose but you shouldn’t.

Yoga is all about building up the core energy and flexibility. Going for an advanced pose might result in serious injury. So, take your time and build up your expertise around yoga very slowly.

Let’s Dance

What is a better way to let some steam off other than with your favorite dance moves? Probably nothing. Dancing can very well work as an aerobic exercise. Unlike traditional ones, you don’t need a lot of space to dance. It’s healthy for your heart and is a great way to keep the numbers on the weight scale down.

Get comfortable in your lifestyle activewear and set the mood with some light music. Warm-up to it before you bust out the real moves. Dancing can provide the same benefits as high-intensity interval training (HIIT) if done right.

Dancing in the proper lifestyle activewear will allow you to move freely without sweating too much. Your core body temperature won’t rise as fast because the fabric is breathable. Most importantly, you can continue with your day after dancing without changing your outfit.

Other than physical benefits, dancing can enhance the dull mood you’ve been in lately. It’s easy to get bored when you’re indoors all day. Having a quick session with your favorite music can bring the life back in you almost certainly. A sweater from Meeko could be a great addition to your dancing props.

Bond with Family Members

Think of all of the exercises above. Now, bring in your mom or your child to join you. Staying healthy is equally important for everyone and you shouldn’t neglect your loved ones. Teach your kid how to do a push-up. Have a dance with your mom. Run around the house with your pet.

And for all of these activities, you can rely on lifestyle activewear. It’s designed to work in all environments. From a light dance session to vigorous exercise, you can wear activewear for anything you like. Even if you have to leave your home for groceries, you don’t have to change because modern activewear is stylish, trendy and high-quality.

Take Away

Staying active has never been so hard. In this trying time, we and our loved ones need to stay healthy, both physically and mentally. With the limited mobility the coronavirus comes with, we have to utilize the resources we have.

Stay physically active even when you’re inside the house. The journey starts with investing in a pair of good quality lifestyle activewear. These are amazing clothing you can wear for any activity, both indoors and outdoors.