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Mar 23

Got cabin fever? How to work out at home as if you’re at the gym – Democrat & Chronicle

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Eke Aiono, owner of IslandFit in Henrietta, and a helper demonstrate how people can still get in a workout without going to the gym. Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

With a travel ban in effect and citizens asked to shelter in place, how do you keep in shape?

Maintaining a fitness routine without going to the gym is possible, said Eke Aiono, owner of IslandFit in Henrietta. The key isfunctional fitness utilizing simple tools and movement patterns to mimic the way we move.

Training at home doesnt have to be expensive. With some resistance bands,dumbbells and using your own body weight, you can mimic a gym workout. Here are some tips to working out at home from Aiono, who is also offering videos of workouts for the homebound free of charge on the IslandFit Facebook page during the coronavirus shutdown.

Fitness professionals Eke and Claudette Aiono offer exercise options during a time of quarantining.(Photo: JAMIE GERMANO/ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE)

Designate a corner or room in your home as your workout spot. This space doesnt have to be dedicated to working out 24/7;it just needs to be a space that you can easily dedicate to working out when the time comes. Ideally, you dont have to move furniture every time. It just needs to bebig enough for a yoga mat, and it should be safe from any tripping hazards.

There are many body-weight exercises that can give you a full-body workout without bulky gym equipment. Different sizes of dumbbells, resistance bands andmedicine balls are excellent tools that can be easily stored away. If you have space, a stationary bike or rowing machine is excellent for cardio work.

Dress like youre actually going to the gym. Youll feel more like exercising when youre wearing athletic clothesthan if you keep on the sweats from lounging around the house. Theres a shift in mindset once you change into workout attire.

Figure out what schedule will work for you and keep theappointments. There are ways to squeeze time in likerunning up and down the basement stairs while helping the kids with their homework. Just keep moving.

Consider duration, intensity and your workout plan for each day. Try recording your times and reps and challenge yourself to improve them.

Do your best to avoid excuses. Make training part of your daily routine, and schedule a workout time that works.

People tend to do more and work out harder when they are wearing these fitness trackers, and they actually see a visual of their efforts. There are also different fitness challenges that enable you to measure progress and adjustyour fitness goals.

Music is a huge motivator. Listen to what motivates you to push yourself harder and work out even longer.

Mary Chao is the retail and real estate reporter at Democrat and Chronicle. Email tips to mchao@gannett.com.

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