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Fitness & Health

Gym Alternatives- COVID Friendly

Posted on by lasca | 6 comments

If you’re one of the many people that sign up for a gym membership in January – spurred on by endless New Year, New You social media messaging. Well, you can save now by taking advantage of the gym alternatives we have for you, all COVID friendly!

Boxing

There’s a lot to be said for taking up fighting this year. That might sound intense, but the health and stress-relieving qualities associated with disciplined fighting techniques. 

Your local boxing club will do circuits and they will be punishing. Do your time and they’ll welcome you as one of their own. 

 

Fitness Apps

Nobody should go into this year thinking that workout apps are going to get them a six pack through a few downloads of the app store. What does make absolute sense though is the ability to track your activity and workouts.

  • For those who struggle with motivation, Sweatcoin is like a drill sergeant who barks you into working out. Using a combination of your phone’s accelerometer and GPS.
  • MyFitnessPal lets you record the meals you’ve eaten throughout the day and calculating the total calories against your daily target, gauged from your ideal weight goal.

Check out these fitness watches that can HELP you

Hiking

Living in a beautiful country like South Africa, try hiking a few days in a week to get out into the beauty of nature and you will see a difference in your weight. It is a great cardio workout that will allow you to explore nature and remote areas in your city. Ensure you carry a water bottle and wear sturdy shoes for hiking. 

 

Hiking essentials:

  • Hiking backpack.
  • Weather-appropriate clothing (think moisture-wicking and layers)
  • Hiking boots or shoes.
  • Plenty of food and water

Sign up for sports

Play tennis, or fives football in the evenings with your friends or join a club that organises matches to burn calories and stay fit. Playing sports contributes to muscle growth, coordination, cardiovascular health, and countless other health advantages, including chronic conditions including heart disease, diabetes, cancer, hypertension, obesity, anxiety, and osteoporosis. 

 

Comment down below if you have any gym alternatives that are keeping you fit this 2021

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6 thoughts on “Gym Alternatives- COVID Friendly”

  1. Luckmore M. says:

    Awesome, I have a few apps that I use for training plus I go to gym too but on days that I skip gym I make good use of the online workouts. Thank you Manbox for the tips.

  2. Damon A. says:

    I have been exercising from home lately. It forces me to be disciplined tham being out in the open. Almost a “if I don’t prove this to myself than why even” thought process. It helps.