My office and research lab are at the Macdonald campus. For me, that is a 40-minute drive each way (100% electric). Since I haven鈥檛 been to my office since March, I decided to put that time towards exercise and, like many people, bought a bike. So far, I鈥檝e clocked up 2,200 km since June. Staying physically active is especially important right now since it helps so much with mental health, and I find cycling is very meditative. As the weather makes it more difficult to spend time outdoors, now is an excellent time to explore the possibilities of exercising indoors safely.
不良研究所 Athletics has produced听, an online hub featuring a number of helpful resources geared toward making physical activity accessible during this challenging period. On the website you鈥檒l find a large and growing collection of guided workout videos covering specific muscle groups, high-intensity interval training, stretching routines, self-massaging techniques, and more. The site also hosts online class schedules (stay tuned for the Winter 鈥�21 schedule in the new year), as well as information about ongoing drop-in activities, editorial content from trainers and physiotherapists, links to additional resources, and information about Athletics鈥� COVID-19 policies.
Everyone has a different relationship to exercise, and it鈥檚 important to check in with yourself and see if adding more physical activity to your routine is a realistic choice for you right now. If you feel that breaking a sweat or giving your body a stretch is what you need,听听is a great place to start.