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How Are You Staying Active at Home?

Have you turned a bedroom into a home gym or planted a flower bed? Tell us how you’re getting exercise around the house

Bryan Anthony March 26, 2020

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Many of us around the country are now working from home and practicing social distancing. That means we are not working out in the gym, taking classes at a yoga studio or hiking on crowded trails. But necessity is the mother of invention. So we want to hear how you’re staying active at home. Have you set up a home gym? Are you spending more time in your garden? Perhaps meditating more and practicing mindfulness to nourish your mind, body and soul?

Homeowners and pros: Please share your home workout routines, latest gardening projects and all the other ways you’re staying active at home during these uncertain times.

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Staying active is a great way to reduce stress and increase endorphins. What are you doing to stay fit? Have you turned an underused bedroom or attic into a home gym or soothing new yoga space? Take a photo, upload it to the Comments and tell us about it.

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Taking in some fresh air and getting your hands dirty in soil is another way to keep your spirits high. Are you planting a vegetable garden in your backyard or making a lovely container garden for your balcony?

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Working out and gardening aren’t the only ways to stay active at home. Organizing, painting and other housework can get the blood pumping.

Show us: Post pictures in the Comments of your home gym setups and gardening projects, and tell us all the ways you’re staying active at home.

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liasch

Doing artwork and gardening… As I live in Nova Scotia there’s not much to show for all the gardening work but here are the paintings.

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liasch

In the garden… Trellising the side of the hill with all new gardens.

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Alley Cat

Aside from distance-schooling three young kids, including one with special needs, I am keeping active turning their playroom into a classroom and adding a few physical pursuits in the classroom to help them exercise mind and body - and I’ve been using the new additions as well, including dartboard, ping pong table, basketball hoop and mini golf course. It’s been quite good for stress relief.

Like July 30, 2020 at 9:05PM