Absolutely! Because gyms and other public workout facilities are considered high-risk environments for COVID-19, many people are discovering the effectiveness of a quality at-home workout.

Not sure where to start, though? Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Greenwood provides some helpful tips on how to get some great exercise right from your home.

Is Working Out at Home Worth It?

Absolutely! While gyms offer up lots of conveniences and fancy equipment, at-home, bodyweight workouts can yield just as good, if not better results. Plus, working out at home is typically much more cost-effective!

We’ve listed some more reasons to consider at-home bodyweight exercises below.

More Positives of At-Home Workouts

• No monthly gym fees
• Timesaver by eliminating travel to and from your gym
• At-home exercises are generally safer because they are more bodyweight-centric.

What If My Gym Is Still Open?

Honestly, we’d advise against going. Additionally, the CDC has actually deemed gyms high-risk environments, so it’s best to steer clear of them for now.

If your gym is open, however, and you feel like you can’t get the proper exercise your body needs without it, it’s best to follow health-safety precautions to keep you and other gym members from getting sick. We’ve listed some ways to stay sanitary at the gym below.

Gym Health-Safety Precautions

• Wash your hands with soap and water often.
• Wear a mask over your nose and mouth when possible.
• Sanitize your equipment before and after usage.
• Remain socially distant from others.
• Avoid using the locker room if necessary.
• Use hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water aren’t readily available.

Exercise is very important, but it’s also very important to do your best to stay healthy this year! If you do find yourself feeling under the weather, don’t hesitate to visit AFC Urgent Care Greenwood for your general medical needs.