[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”6749″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Are you looking for ways to stay active but are stuck to the confines of your home? Don’t worry – there are plenty of ways to stay active while indoors. Check out our list of favorite physical activities to participate in from the comfort of home.
Ideas for Indoor Physical Activities for Adults
- Walk Around the House. One of the easiest ways to stay active while indoors is to walk whenever possible. You can do laps around the couch while talking on the phone with a friend or family member, or even walk in place while catching up on your favorite T.V. show.
- Simple Stretches. Stretching is an ideal way to increase flexibility. What’s even better is you don’t need any special equipment to reap the benefits of stretching. Simply place a towel or mat on the floor and find a few favorite stretches to do.
- Try Chair Yoga. Chair yoga offers a variety of stretches and poses all while sitting in or standing next to a chair. You’ll experience all of the same benefits of traditional yoga, including reduced stress and improved circulation.
- Clean Your Home. Did you know that cleaning offers benefits beyond having a tidy household? Pushing and pulling the vacuum, wiping down counters and carrying laundry all offer physical benefits and encourage an active body.
- Have a Dance Party. Turn on your favorite music and get your body moving! Dancing burns about 200 calories for every half hour, offering a fun way to get your exercise in.
- Find Online Exercise Videos. The internet is a great resource for free exercise videos, many of which you are able to enjoy from the comfort of your own home. Simply search for the type of class that matches your interests and abilities and find a video that looks appealing to you.
- Start a Home Gym. If you have the room, try investing in a few key workout equipment pieces, such as a mat, free weights or resistance bands. If you don’t have room, there’s no need to worry! Try incorporating household items into your workout routine, such as soup cans for weights or old towels as resistance bands.
- Walk Up and Down Stairs. You don’t need to invest in a stair stepper to experience this impactful workout. Find a set of stairs to walk up and down and get your heart pumping.
- Play a Video Game. While some video games get a bad rap, there are a few video games that encourage movement with your body. One example of this is the Nintendo Wii system which uses your movement to play virtual games such as tennis and golf.
Discover an Active Lifestyle at Heritage Senior Living
At Heritage Senior Living, you have access to a wide variety of programming to help you live your healthiest life possible. This is done through our person-centered life enrichment programming that provides an all-encompassing schedule of activities for residents. Our diverse life enrichment calendar includes regular physical activity, engaging and challenging mental exercises, uplifting spiritual services and exciting social events. For those wishing to stay active, you’ll find a variety of programs that get your body moving from the comfort of the community.
Interested in learning more? Find a community near you or contact our expert team today. We’re here and happy to help you navigate what it means to choose Heritage Senior Living as your new home.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
