Staying Fit in the New Normal

Staying fit during the COVID-19 pandemic has been a struggle for many people. Some have headed back to gym, while others have opted out, preferring stay-at-home options. However, one thing remains—even during these uncertain times, physical fitness is key to living a healthy and happy life. The CDC finds more than 4 in 10 U.S. adults are obese, and 60% have at least one chronic disease. With so many things affecting or challenging our overall well-being, STAYING FIT IN THE NEW NORMAL is more important than ever. I recently chatted with Fitness Expert, Harold Gibbons. He’s a trainer at my favorite gym in New York City, Mark Fisher Fitness. His mantra is “Fitness Is Freedom,” and I’ve personally watched him liberate people into a life of wellness. His mission is to help others claim ownership of essentials, like examining exercise, physical activity, and fitness as tools of empowerment to enrich the quality of their lives. If I’ve learned anything from Harold, it’s that we are still able to work toward a healthy and happy life outside of the gym environment. We just have to get creative. Being mindful is key, it’s important to think about what you eat, set a plan for when you want to exercise, follow through and then be sure to do it again, and again, and again.  Harold says make it fun and offers many stay-at-home options to keep your body active and in shape. We may be living in uncertain times, but we can still most certainly invest in our health, fitness and overall well-being in 2021.