Social Distancing Work Outs

Well, it seems like a lot of us are in the same boat!  A lot of the world is in a situation right now where are daily routines have been disrupted and we're having to minimize/cut out time we spend with other people.  This also include cutting out time in crowded places like restaurants and gyms. Both Mike and I are working from home as well.

But there are some silver linings to this as well!  The main benefit of course is to public health and I'm hoping that taking this seriously now will lead to everyone being able to get back to normal sooner rather than later.  Other silver linings... don't have to waste time commuting, more flexible schedule makes fitting in work outs easier, and more time to make food at home. 

As far as work outs, I wanted to share some things I've been doing.  I'm also joining the Runner's Roundup link up with your hosts Coach Debbie Runs, Running on Happy, Confessions of a Mother Runner, Mile by Mile, Runs with Pugs, and Fauxrunner each week for the Runners' Roundup linkup!  You can post your favorite running tips, experiences, race and training recaps, workouts, gear, and coaching ideas. 

1. Be creative about getting social - I've set up some time with friends to do yoga "together."  And no, we're not physically in the same room but we've set up a zoom meeting.  We have our videos on so we can see each other and we share a yoga video from You Tube so we can all do the video together.  We've been doing a 30 day series form Yoga With Adrienne and we're on day 4 now.  We've really been enjoying this.

2. Get outside!  It's been nice to at least get outside for a run or walk during the day.  Fresh air and getting outside of the house at least once a day has felt good. And it still counts as social distancing since I've only been going out on my own or with other people already in my household.  And if we happen to come across anyone, I move aside so we can pass with plenty of distance between us.

3.  Try something new - There are a lot of studios and apps offering free online access for now.  I downloaded the peloton app and plan to give it a try since they're offering it for free for a couple months.  It looks like they have some interesting options for outside walks/runs as well as strength training and yoga.  I still like the fitness blender work outs too.  Most of the workouts on their site are always free and it's easy to filter for the type of equipment you have available at home.

How are you dealing with social distancing if that's hit your area?  Any new or creative workouts you've come up with?