Exercise has been shown to increase our levels of serotonin and dopamine, which has a beneficial effect on mental health. Gyms and sporting clubs have closed around Australia, and the sports channel now has little to report about, but that shouldn’t stop you from getting daily exercise! Get outside for a walk or run, go for a bike ride, set up a soccer game in the backyard or kick a footy in the park (yes it’s stilled allowed at the time of writing).
There’s also an incredible selection of exercise programs available online that you can join. You may want to consider getting yourself up with a small set of weights and some resistance bands to increase the variety of exercises you can partake in. I understand that many stores are sold out currently, but I’m sure you’re local gym would be interested in hiring or selling equipment to keep their business in the black. There’s plenty of ways to incorporate exercise into your life during isolation, get creative with it!
