Living room workouts

There are plenty of ways to exercise when you're indoors.

When your gym is closed and exercising outdoors isn't an option, it's tempting to focus on a couch routine, working out your thumb on the TV remote. But exercising is a crucial way to keep your immune system healthy, boost your mood, and stave off chronic illness. And there are many options to keep exercising, even when you're stuck indoors.

Aerobic workouts

Aerobic activity often requires lots of space, but it doesn't have to. "Just stepping in place is a simple and effective workout," notes Harvard fitness expert and certified fitness instructor Michele Stanten.