Whether you’re pent up energy is from being stressed or from being joyful exams are over, you need a way to get it out! And why not do it in a fun and healthy way? With this “Might As Well Move” button, you’ll find resources that’ll surely get you moving. Try the plank or squat challenge, perhaps even with a friend! Definitely also make sure to check out IMLeagues.com/uri for weekly virtual exercise classes, including Zumba, Meditation, and Yoga!
Why should you exercise when you are feeling stressed?
- Stress hormones: Exercise lowers your body’s stress hormones — such as cortisol — in the long run. It also helps release endorphins, which are chemicals that improve your mood and act as natural painkillers.
- Sleep: Exercise can also improve your sleep quality, which can be negatively affected by stress and anxiety.
- Confidence: When you exercise regularly, you may feel more competent and confident in your body, which in turn promotes mental wellbeing.
- Exercise is Medicine – Based on currently available recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this link provides you with recommendations from Exercise Is Medicine in regard to physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Now, for some options
5-minute exercise breaks
- with Hailey, full-body workout
- with Lauren, full-body workout
- with Josquin, meditation
- with Pat, Zumba
- with Catherine, cardio, strength, balance options
Virtual exercise classes from your Winter Stream Team
sign up on IMLeagues.com/uri
Livestream: Dance Fitness, Meditation, Body Blast, Boti yoga, Glute Camp, Barre, Zumba, Yoga, Barre Sculpt
- F45 Challenge App –The F45 Challenge is a nutrition and training program focused n holistic Well-being. With on-demand workouts, achieving your fitness goals has never been easier. Train alongside us each day—on your own schedule—by accessing F45 AtHome Workouts via the F45 Challenge app or website.
- LES MILLS Workouts – This platform offers 95 free workouts across 8 categories; BodyCombat, BodyFlow, and more. All the workouts are in English but you should find it easy to follow the visual cues. We promise it won’t automatically collect your data and it will remain available as long as the disruption from Coronavirus continues
Are you up for a Challenge, we’ve listed a few
Plank Challenge Jump-start your brain and energy with this challenge that can include planks, and the hollow body hold. This challenge might consist of combinations of the following:
- planking 30 seconds to 3 minutes
- performing the hollow body hold 10 seconds to 1 minute
Squat Challenge Target your butt and legs with this lower-body staple. Here are the basics:
- Numbers will vary, but you’ll start by doing 15-50 squats per day, working up to as many as 250.
- Similar to the burpee challenge, you’ll fall into your rhythm in week 2 and feel challenged by week 3.
Burpee Challenge This full-body move boosts your heart rate, ignites calories, and might help tone your legs and shoulders. Once you get the proper form down, you’ll work your way from 10-to-100 burpees over 30 days. Some tips include:
- As you start, break your reps into sets, giving yourself breaks in-between.
- Expect to hit your stride in the second week.
- By the third week, the challenge is on! Get comfortable being uncomfortable, and take longer breaks to aid recovery.
- The final week of the challenge is rough, but stick with it, you’re almost there