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As the states economy slowly reopens, many people are still at home with a lot of potential sedentary time on their hands. Exercise can be a useful way to pass some that time.

Margaret Bryant, a physical therapist with Parkland Hospital System, shared ideas for exercising at home with Vital Signs host Sam Baker.

The KERA Interview with Margaret Bryant

INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:

Benefits Of Exercise

It is well-documented that even the simplest exercise of walking does release some cortisol from our brain and allows our stress level to slowly decrease when that exercise becomes consistent. There's better breathing, better sleeping and overall improved health.

How To Get Started

It usually takes for me [having] somebody else to help motivate me, so I'm kind of turning to others for that. Support is a good way to start.

Actually, exercise at home becomes more of a fun activity that allows you to really experience more than being inside of a gym. I would recommend creating a space inside the home or even outside the home to allow you to be in the moment and get focused on what you want to accomplish.

Exercises You Can Do At Home

To get the little ones going, create programs or activities kids enjoy doing:

There's all kinds of creative ways to toss the ball, bounce the ball.

For adults:

Remember Any Movement Is Exercise:

Going to the grocery store, mowing the yard, doing your laundry all those things. When you are moving, you're exercising.

Sleep Is Also Important:

Your body is able to heal and repair. Everything is getting re oxygenated. Tissues are allowed to heal and repair and it's key. It's definitely key to get enough sleep.

RESOURCES:

How to Do 8 Different Plyometric Exercises

How To DIY A Circuit Training Workout At Home

American College of Sports & Medicine: Staying Active During The Caronavirus Pandemic

Just Keep Moving. And Sometimes Double Your Distance

Work Out While Staying Safe During The Coronavirus Outbreak

Interview highlights have been edited for clarity and brevity.

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