8 Physical Activities You Can Safely Do During COVID-19
4. Play golf
Bryant advises everyone to enjoy golf since it’s one of the best social distancing sports of them all. It must be practiced outside and the rules of the game basically keep you distanced from other people.
However, if you’re riding the golf cart with other people or there’s an instructor nearby, make sure to wear a face mask. Also, if you’re going to rent the equipment required it’s best to sanitize everything before the game. Last, but not least, avoid touching your face until you get to wash your hands properly.
5. Go kayaking
Looking for an effective way to work your upper body? Kayaking may be just the right thing for you. Not only does it help you burn calories in a fun way, but this is also one of the safest sports you could practice during a pandemic.
After all, what’s safer than paddling in the middle of the water away from everyone?
If you’re a beginner, though, make sure that you take things slowly. Here are a few basic rules:
- Only go kayaking in a body of water you know you can swim in;
- Familiarize yourself with the kayak and the paddle before speeding up;
- Read the instructions of your kayak and follow them precisely (such as weight limitations);
6. Attend outdoor fitness classes
Many people are much more motivated to stay physically active when attending a group class rather than hiking alone in the middle of nowhere. If you’re one of them, know that you can safely attend outdoor group fitness classes as long as you’re taking all precaution measures.
How do you know a class is safe? Well, your instructor should be able to provide the following:
- Possibility of maintaining social distancing
- Face masks when necessary
- Sanitizers for the equipment
- Possibility of washing your hands whenever needed
7. Play tennis
Playing tennis outside gives you the chance of burning hundreds of calories without being worried about social distancing at all.
The only thing you should be wary of is that you’re going to touch the same ball as your opponent; however, even this detail doesn’t pose a threat as long as you don’t touch your face during the match. Once your game is over, wash your hands as quickly as possible.
Also, it’s ideal that both players sanitize or wash the hands before the game to minimize any potential risks for infection.
8. Swim
Up until now, specialists have no reports of anyone getting infected with COVID-19 in a pool. Before diving in, though, make sure that your swimming facility meets all the recommendations issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These include:
- Sanitizing shared surfaces frequently;
- Changing layouts of pool decks;
- Arrange lounge furniture to allow social distancing;
- Ventilating indoor areas as well as possible.
If you notice anything unusual (such as dirty surfaces), it’s best to voice your concerns and maybe avoid that specific facility.
