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Physical activity can help us to think and feel positive. We sleep better, have more energy and can use our time exercising to be present in the moment.<\/p>\n
Exercising outside<\/strong><\/p>\n As of 23rd<\/sup> March 2020, the government have advised that people can exercise outside of their home once a day, as long as a distance of at least two metres is kept from others. Therefore, if you are able to keep a safe distance from others, why not go for a walk, cycle or run? Obviously, the situation is changing on a regular basis, so please check the latest government guidelines here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Stay in, workout<\/strong><\/p>\n If you live in a busy area where social distancing while exercising isn\u2019t possible, then you can get creative with in-home workouts. Sport England is running the #stayinworkout campaign and their website<\/a> has loads of ideas, including using household objects (including milk bottles!) as workout equipment<\/a>.<\/p>\n UoM Sport is also getting involved with #stayinworkout and you can follow them on Instagram<\/a>, Facebook<\/a> and Twitter<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Online exercise channels<\/strong><\/p>\n Although gyms have closed their doors for the time being, many of them are streaming workouts online. Check out your gym\u2019s website to see the virtual classes that they have to offer.<\/p>\n Alternatively, there are countless Youtube exercise channels designed to keep you fit at home (credit: Liverpool Echo<\/a>). The most famous one is perhaps Body Coach TV<\/a>, where Joe Wicks offers free home workouts for to everyone. However, there are lots of other free options, including MadFit<\/a> for HIIT (High-intensity interval training) and Boho Beautiful<\/a> for virtual yoga.<\/p>\n A healthy body will help you keep a healthy mind.<\/p>\n Food and mood<\/strong><\/p>\n Think about your diet. Your appetite might change if your routine changes, or if you\u2019re less active than you usually are. Eating regularly, drinking enough water and keeping your blood sugar stable can help your mood and energy levels. However, make sure you are taking in the right stuff! A family size bar of chocolate is a tempting comforter but the resulting sugar crash can negatively disrupt your energy levels. Check out Mind<\/a> for their extensive information on mood and food and the NHS website<\/a> for ideas on eating well.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sites.manchester.ac.uk\/salc-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/143\/2020\/03\/Be-Healthy.png\")
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