By: Braden Munns The Covid-19 pandemic has taken a toll on all of us. Some of us in different ways than others. Some, who are normally quite active, have put on an extra couple of pounds. While we all wait for our sports and conditioning to come back, all athletes need to stay in shape. This article will give some pointers on how exactly to do that. Corbin Kierstead, a junior at BRHS, has also shared what he’s doing to stay in shape during the pandemic.
1. Kierstead said simply, “I got a job.” He is now mowing lawns which is a lot of exercise and activity. Experts agree that something as simple as having a job is great for health and staying in shape. Jobs that require physical labor are not only great for staying in shape, but they help you make money as well. 2. Working out is simply the best way to stay in shape. Kierstead said, “I try to run every day and do a simple workout.” The easiest way to stay in shape is just working out which can take many forms. Running is great for your cardiovascular health. With weight training and eating right you can not only stay in shape but you can lose weight and get better at any sports that you play. 3. Doctors say it’s very important to keep your brain sharp as well as your body. Kierstead says he “reads books and does his school work.” Many doctors have said that little things like reading books and doing simple math can keep your brain functioning better. Surprisingly enough, sleeping is one of the most key and brushed over parts of brain health. Getting enough sleep is often hard to get during school. During quarantine, many have also found that their sleep schedules have shifted, but getting eight hours of sleep is still very important. For teens and kids, adequate sleep helps our brains develop properly and increases our ability to retain information. 4. Staying socially healthy is extremely important too. Kierstead said, “I try to keep in touch with my friends and stay active.” Doctors have said the best way to keep social health up is to stay in touch. With so many platforms making themselves available right now, it should be easy, you just have to reach out. If these new platforms aren’t an option, many high schoolers have found ways to talk while still being distanced like sending letters, meeting in parking lots and distancing themselves, and even traditional phone calls. Staying active physically, mentally, and socially is especially important during a time of stress and uncertainty. These many ways are helpful and readily available. All we have to do is take advantage of them.
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