Omicron numbers are skyrocketing here (1600 new cases in Ontario yesterday) so a new Lockdown has been declared to try to get the numbers and hospitalizations stabilized if not actually brought down.
Just as I suspected, the fitness programs at the Seniors' Centre have been "cancelled until further notice". Very disappointing but not unexpected. All gyms are closed so it's not just the Seniors. I had signed up for Stretch and Strength, Gentle Fit and Osteofit. I also got into the Gentle Yoga class which is very popular so I was really looking forward to that.
I have been working out at home using an old VCR tape I have, since just before Christmas when the Fall session at the Seniors' Centre ended and I will continue with that. I do an hour's program on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays before I have breakfast so get it over with early. The program consists of about 25 to 30 minutes of aerobic stepping (I have my own step but have it at the lowest level). Then there's abdominal work, upper body sculpting with weights and, finally, cool down and stretching. Sometimes I don't do the whole thing, just what I feel up to. Only drawback, I find it hard to be motivated when working on my own and doing the same routine again and again is really boring!
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| My basement "Gym". It has been a godsend during the pandemic. |
There are some very good workouts on Youtube - mixed in with a lot of bad ones! I signed up for fitbit premium which give me access to quite a variety of workouts. I can view them on my phone or laptop computer. Have you tried looking for things online?
ReplyDeleteForgot to say that your basement space looks really nice! Bet it will get a lot of use this winter!
DeleteYes, I definitely need to try something a bit more stimulating.
DeleteYeah for having the space to be your own gym at home. It is disappointing to be in another lockdown. I've tried a few of the uTube step classes & a few of the Yoga/Pilates online classes, which were good at first. Thankfully on our satellite provider they have a Jan preview of ONE channel - there's lots of morning fitness, so I'm going with the change is as good as a rest ... :)
ReplyDeleteThat sounds neat. Lucky you!
ReplyDeleteYour basement set up is inspiring. Not enough to get me moving but good on you!
ReplyDeleteSome days I really have to force myself to go down there!
DeleteI think I might be motivated to do VCR tapes of Pilates if I had enough room to just leave my stuff set up and ready to go. I know that is a pretty lame excuse, as my sister in diligent like you and does 45 minutes of yoga or Pilates every weekday morning before her breakfast. Our Pilates studio just went back to the instructors wearing masks, so I am thinking there will be more precautions put back into place which means more time between classes so they can clean the equipment. Trouble is they are already so overbooked that they cannot cut back on classes or they will lose a lot of customers. Have you tried checking out DVDs from your local library for a change of pace?
ReplyDeleteNever thought of that. Thanks, Susanne! Someone suggested YouTube so I might try that too.
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