The Importance of Exercise to Increase Endurance during The Corona COVID-19 Pandemic
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Cases of the coronavirus are increasing in Indonesia and throughout the world. One of our government’s efforts to prevent the Coronavirus is to undergo an independent quarantine in their homes. This step can be very boring if we just relax, without much physical activity. Indonesian Government also has implemented several policies to deal with the spread of the virus, such as work, study, and worship at home.
However, both appeals tend to make people do fewer activities. Studies show that lack of movement can reduce endurance. As a result, the risk of becoming infected with the coronavirus is higher.
Therefore, the Association of Sports Medicine Specialists suggests staying active while staying at home. “Sports with moderate intensity can increase endurance,” said Michael Triangto, a specialist in sports medicine, last week.
In general, the notion of exercise is one of the physical and psychological activities that are useful for maintaining and improving the quality of our health. However, that must be considered is to avoid excessive exercise. “High-intensity physical exercise increases body immunity, but high-intensity exercise actually decreases body immunity. As a result, the risk of infection is increasing” said Michael.
In addition to maintaining health and increasing endurance, exercising also can change your mood to be calmer. You can invite your families to exercise together. Here are some types of exercise we can do together with family at home during quarantine while contributing to the prevention of Coronavirus transmission.
- Jumping Jack
The movements are simple, ask the child to stand up then jump open both legs while extending both arms to the head. Do it eight times several times.
- Jump Rope
If you have a long rope, you can play jump rope with children. Tie ropes on both sides of the door or skipping together.
- Yoga
There are many simple yoga movements and beginner level, children can easily follow it must be imperfect. Don’t forget to give him encouragement and praise when his movements are good.
- Sit up
While watching television, children can be invited to do sit-ups to train their muscles. Pull his body to sit if he is having trouble. Just do it kidding, so it’s fun.
- Squat
The squat will strengthen leg and abdominal muscles, good for children and adults. While standing and watching televisiom, do squats 10 times, give a pause then do 10 more times.
- Lunge
After squat, continue lunge with one foot straight forward with a slight squat, then alternating with the other leg. Both hands on the waist.
- Dancing to music
If you don’t want boring sports movements, just play music and sway to the music. More fun and free.