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schedule and exercise more often. Dance, yoga, boxing and swimming are great options—and create atmosphere that’s inviting. “Make it a space you want to go to,” says Christine DeFilippis, owner of Pop Fit Studio in Havertown.
5. START SMALL
Short workouts can be an effective way to jumpstart an exercise routine. “It’s hard
to commit to an hour,” says Lisa Werny,
a Malvern-based yoga instructor, who recommends starting with 20 or 30 minutes. “Anything you commit to is going to work.”
6. STRETCHING MATTERS
It preps your muscles for exercise and cools them down after, guarding against injury. Stretching also improves your posture. “Think of everyone who’s sitting on the couch doing work from home,” says Kika Stretch Studios’ Noll.
7. INVEST IN EQUIPMENT
Even minimal equipment allows for more intense and effective workouts. It also prevents “physical issues and injuries”
that can happen without it, says Liberty HaganaH’s Castro. You don’t need to spend a lot of money—a few weights are enough to deliver better results.
8. MAKE IT A HABIT
Exercise should be part of your daily routine—as normal as “showering or brushing your teeth,” RTP Athletics’ Lewis says.
9. GET A WORKOUT BUDDY.
If you can’t recruit a family member or
friend, join a Zoom class or an outdoor club.
10. GO EASY ON YOURSELF
It’s about “being good for four or five
days a week and sticking to your fruits
and vegetables,” says Werny. On off days, don’t be too concerned about eating that “500-calorie dessert because you’re not doing it every day.”
For a selection of free workout videos from Main Line Today’s 2020 Fit Fest, visit mainlinetoday.com/fit-fest.
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