Free Work Outs and Self Care during Quarantine!

You’re out of your normal routine, and some of you are doing triple duty. You’re a caregiver, a teacher, and a housekeeper right now. For some of you, this is a lot more pressure than normal. Please don’t forget about YOU! It’s more important now, than ever, to take of yourself; mind, body, and soul. Here are some free work out options and mental health services to utilize during the Covid-19 Quarantine!

FREE WORK OUTS

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• Walk At Home! This is one of Brittany Styles’ personal faves! You’re not going anywhere, but you’re walking MILES and it’s awesome!

• Billy Blanks offers an “In the Living Room” edition of TaeBo, altered for at home quarantine! Plus, regular TaeBo classes…All free on YouTube!

• YMCA: offering free online classes, due to Covid-19, on YouTube to everyone at this time! Visit our link for locally based classes, and you can search “YMCA Virtual Classes” on YouTube to see many offerings!

• Zen & Pow Studio: Our friends at Zen & Pow Studio share many samples of their classes online for free! You could piece them all together for a great workout!

• The Fitness Marshall: Another one of Brittany’s top picks! For the dancer at heart! He’s energetic, charismatic, and will take you on a free and fabulous fitness journey like no other!

• CLICK HERE for more free work out ideas!
• CLICK HERE for work out ideas, with household items that double as work out equipment!
• CLICK HERE for a list of simple, effective, work outs to do with your kiddos!
• Small kiddos at home? CLICK HERE to follow one mom on Instagram who has conquered all types of work outs, incorporating her kiddos!

FREE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

• Headspace: offers free access to all K-12 teachers, school administrators, and supporting staff in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. But anyone can try this service for free, and it’s got some great tools for meditation and coping!

• CDC: Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger. Find tips and helpful information here!

• Suicide Prevention Lifeline: The accessible and free mental health crisis services are especially vital during times of social distancing, and can be considered an essential service. If you, or someone you know, are experiencing heightened anxiety, depression, and stress; having access to trained and caring counselors may be critical.

• Gundersen Health System: Tips on how to keep your mind and body strong during the Covid-19 crisis. Mid-West Family La Crosse and Z93 are also proud to be a part of Gundersen’s Minutes in Motion! Join our Team and get moving with us!

OTHER WAYS TO COPE DURING QUARANTINE

• Being lazy is ok sometimes! Being productive is not always a must. If you’re feeling stressed or worried about the current situation, don’t feel pressured to fill up your time with “useful” activities. Sometimes, you just need to sit back and relax. Take a nap, lay down to watch a TV show, try and silence your mind to calm your worries and lower your blood pressure in the process.

• Bake or cook! Get the kids involved, or simply try it on your own! Bake or cook something new. It might be tough to find some ingredients, so challenge yourself to cook something that relies on pantry items you currently have. Or try to create a dish with what you have on hand, and try a new technique instead of a recipe.

• Call or video chat with a friend! We have been forced apart from friends and family, but thankfully, most of us have plenty of opportunities to connect virtually. Connect with your loved ones to check in! Maybe it’s a quick text to say good morning, or a video chat to share a laugh, but staying in touch with the people you love will help boost your mood. You can even play games with friends online!

• Get plenty of sunlight! Exposure to natural sunlight increases serotonin and helps with depression. Open up the curtains when you’re inside and, when you can, go for a walk around the neighborhood while (of course) maintaining social distancing protocols.