FITNESS TIPS TRICKS

With the pandemic behind us, we polled some Pa. politicos on their best practices for prepping for summer.

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LAST YEAR, when all of Pennsylvania was on lockdown, those who followed stay-athome orders found it was easy to fall into bad habits. Daily routines changed. Many of us became couch potatoes thanks to the advent of shows like “Tiger King” and “The Queen’s Gambit.” We turned to comfort foods and panic ate out of fear of a deadly virus – or over-ate out of sheer boredom. Over the long-term, this took a mental and physical toll on our minds and bodies, and for many people, the “Quarantine 15” was more than just a metaphor.

Yes, we’ve all been stressed, but exercise, in almost any form, is usually a good way to relieve some of that.

Now that summer is here, some of us might not yet be feeling quite confident to slip into our swimsuits. After more than a year holed up in our homes wearing sweatpants, the idea of going out in public in not much more than our underwear can be pretty scary.

But fret not, for we, at City & State, have got some great advice for you. This is the kind you can’t find anywhere else – and that’s because it’s from a bunch of non-experts.

Sure, you can always ask the internet how to get in shape, or even hire your own personal trainer, but what’s the fun in that? We decided to query a handful of state politicians – seeking their secrets, best practices and tips and tricks for getting their summer slimdown started... And here’s what they came up with.