Overview

As the COVID-19 pandemic keeps mandating several lifestyle modifications around the globe, we need to take steps to prevent this virus from negatively impacting our level of fitness.

As you become more sedentary due to quarantine, your basal metabolic rate (BMR) drops.

If you’re not familiar with BMR, here is a quick definition:
BMR is a numerical parameter used to estimate your body’s caloric needs. It is subject to several factors, including age, gender, body type, diet, and degree of physical activity.

In this article, we will briefly discuss some of the activities you could do to maintain a high BMR and optimize your health.

How to stay fit during quarantine

Physical activity
Staying active during quarantine might seem challenging for some people, especially with the restrictions applied to gyms and workout centers. However, even a 20-minute walk around the block can improve your health and prevent weight gain.

If you have access to dumbbells or other strength training equipment, you could follow a 30-minute resistance training program to prevent the loss of your lean muscle mass.

Diet
Staying at home for a long time can lead to careless behavior about the type of food we eat.

Therefore, try to focus more on eating whole foods and avoiding processed products. You can start slow by adding one whole food to your diet every day.

Avoid a sedentary lifestyle
Being sedentary is your number one enemy as it slows down metabolism and increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.

To avoid this state, make sure to do more chores around the house and go for a walk every now and then.

Takeaway message
Staying active during quarantine is crucial to prevent weight gain and the associated health problems.

We hope that this article managed to shed some light on the steps you could take to improve your health. If you still have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask in the comment section below.