Everyone plans on getting in shape but are usually unsure of the steps they are supposed to take and how to tackle it. Most people begin working out at the beginning of the year as part of their new year’s resolution but do not persist till the end, and a few weeks or months down the line, they stop.

The pandemic brought about many changes, and people were unsure of getting through. The most significant change was that they could not leave their houses which was a requirement to decrease the spreading virus. The lockdowns were quite strict, and people could not leave their homes unless they were facing a medical emergency or had to pick up essential services or groceries. For the most part, they could even choose to get those delivered to their homes if they wanted.

They could no longer go to their workplaces, and most of the work that they were handling was from home. Industries that could not handle remote working or had aspects of work that they had to do in person, like construction or hospitality, had to wait for the authorities to raise restrictions before getting anything done.

Challenges with Staying Healthy

Studies​ have shown that the Coronavirus pandemic made some significant changes to eating habits. With most of the people working from home, they all had constant access to supplies and food. Most people were now snacking all the time, during meetings, between sessions, while working on projects, and these habits were not very healthy. Furthermore, the food that they were consuming was not always healthy or wholesome either, and people were, for the most part, eating a lot of junk. Additionally, since they were also working remotely, they changed their eating trends with their meal timings ambushed by meetings and deadlines, which were quite strict and challenging to meet, with the other responsibilities they were handling.

The only way that they could balance out the changes was through exercise and working out. In most parts of the world, this was quite challenging since gyms and other locations where people would generally meet, like restaurants and pubs, were closed, so for the most part, they were handling these changes from their homes. There were other requirements that they had to get through as well.

Working Out from Home

One of the primary challenges when getting a workout routine from home was that most people did not have another person to assist or push them through a workout. Additionally, an instructor would assist and show the people working out how to use certain types of equipment correctly so it would benefit them. With ​gyms closing​ in most countries to reduce the spread of the virus, people were getting hooked on online apps and remote instructors to get the exercise and workout they needed. However, many others preferred waiting for the pandemic to ease up so they could visit gyms again.

Another challenge that most people would face is their motivation to work out. For the most part, they would make changes and purchase a lot of equipment that they would not end up using for a very long time. To circumvent the changes taking place, many people and gym instructors were putting out content to allow everyone to be a part of it, and this included workouts with equipment and without it. It is advised that people begin working out without equipment, and if they get into it, they move to purchase something that makes sense to them. The work out equipment can cost quite a bit, and making an expense during a pandemic was quite challenging since most were unsure about the future and spending a lot of time at home.

People were now reading blogs on food and nutrition since they were looking to start leading a healthy life while focusing on healthy foods over others.

While many took to specific apps for information and plans on how to work out and meet targets they set for themselves, others usually turn to online courses with an instructor. People could also get remote personal attention if they wanted to coordinate with an instructor who would remotely assist if they had any questions. There were other changes that they had to get through as well. Other than working out, people were getting some exercise if they went on walks to clear their minds and even provide them with the exercise they needed. While the lockdowns meant that they could not walk in the streets, they were still coordinating in their yards and leaving their houses when it was safe to.

Many people were taking to the internet, where they would be able to assist people with their workout schedules but the people who wanted to work with them had to make sure they were safe. Most of the gym instructors had to provide a background check to prove that they did not have a ​criminal record anything that could cause an issue, especially since they worked with the general public. They wanted to make sure that they had not done something offensive in the past to prevent them from getting a job. There were other changes they were making, and while most provided a basic background check, others had to provide a more detailed one, depending on the job position they were applying for.