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Working (Out) From Home MAY 21, 2020 sports

Students, sports med teacher describe benefits, challenges of at-home workouts during stay-at-home order

OLIVIA MCKEE Q&A

AUDREY HUSSAIN , JASMINE KLOPSTAD, EMILY GOOD SUBMITTED PHOTOS

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sophomore audrey hussain

DOING YOGA: Sophomore Audrey Hussain practices yoga at her house in order to use up the extra time and stay fit during break. Other than yoga, Hussain said she also follows Chloe Ting’s online workouts and runs outside or on the treadmill..

What motivates you to keep working out over break?

Since we are quarantined, I have been watching a lot of Netflix and eating a lot of food. Exercise makes my day more productive and makes me feel better about what I accomplished in my day.

How are you exercising over break?

I have been exercising a lot more over break because there is more free time in my day. I have mostly been running and doing ab workouts.

Where are you working out since you can’t do so at CHS?

I have been working out in my basement. It is harder because I don’t have all the equipment that CHS does, but I can still do the basic exercises.

Are you experiencing any mental challenges while training on your own?

I would say it is challenging mentally because I don’t have my teammates here to encourage me to workout. Their uplifting words and cheers always push me to do my best at every practice, and without them it has been hard.

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freshman jasmine klopstad

Are you using any workout videos while you exercise at home?

I have been using Chloe Ting’s ab workouts a lot. Personally I think they are pretty good workouts to do daily after runs. I have also been watching my strength coach’s videos that he posts online.

Are you experiencing any mental challenges while training on your own? At first it was hard to start running and training on my own, but I have learned to like it after a while. I try to think positive about workouts and have good music to listen to.

Do you enjoy working out from home? Why or why not? Yes I do. I like going on runs by myself because my mind gets to rest and relieve any stresses I have and overall makes me feel better. I still do miss my team and running and workouts with them.

STAYING FIT: Freshman Jasmine Klopstad follows Chloe Ting’s ab workouts to stay in shape over break. Chloe Ting is a YouTuber whose online workouts have risen in popularity in the past few weeks. Klopstad said she enjoys following the online video after her daily run.

Q&A

sports medicine teacher emily good

What would you recommend students do to stay fit over break? Find something that is fun and enjoyable so that you stick with it. Go for a walk or bike ride, and try to increase your time (or) distance after setting a personal goal. Body weight and core exercises are also a great place to start.

What parts of the body do you suggest students work out the most? In my opinion, the most important area to focus on is the core because it’s the area that is most neglected. Core exercises train muscles in the lower back, glutes, pelvis, hips and abdominal region. A strong core provides stability and balance, which in turn makes it easier to do most physical activities.

Scan this to read a story about runners staying in shape during quarantine What are the benefits of working out from home during break? Staying at home for a long period can challenge us to stay physically active. Therefore, it’s important for individuals to find ways to maintain activity. The benefits of exercise have been well-documented and include improved strength, reduced risk of heart disease, helped control weight and improved mental health by lowering stress levels.

Will exercising now help athletes for the upcoming fall season? This depends on what the athlete is doing. I have to believe that most CHS coaches are communicating with their student-athletes about workouts and off-season preparations. There is an advantage to those student-athletes who complete the prescribed workouts as opposed to those who don’t.