Home gym advantage

In many places, gyms are opening after shutting down due to the COVID pandemic, but your home may still be the ideal place to maintain your fitness.

Published: September, 2020

As gyms and fitness centers reopen, they must follow strict guidelines for sanitation, social distancing, occupancy, and more. Even if these facilities are considered safe by most standards, their patrons still may not feel comfortable, especially older adults and others who are at a higher risk for COVID.

So how do you maintain your fitness when you can't follow your usual exercise routine?

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