As I mentioned in my earlier post, the Covid-19 virus is affecting the whole world and putting the total population into quarantine. Ever since our school was shut down the last 13th, I, alongside all the people of the island, have been at home quarantined. Being at home for weeks leaves you with a lot of extra time and boredom. Even the distance learning program implicated by the school has failed to cease our boredom. But I think the least we can do is stay at home and help the government with their actions. During this time we must make sure to stay healthy and fit.

So as a part of my ‘activity’ sector for CAS, I have been doing at-home workouts, badminton in my garden and most consistently I have been playing ball games with my brothers and sister. I go for jogs in my neighbourhood on some mornings right before online school starts. Moreover, I have also been keeping track of my dancing schedule by practising at home at least twice a week. This has helped me to stay fit and also do something I really enjoy.

Me and my mom playing badminton in the garden.

This has helped me both to stay active throughout my days as home and have fun at the same time. I like playing games as my form of exercise since it allows me to spend time with my family while also ‘burning calories’. I plan on continuing these forms of exercises for as long as this quarantine lasts, and I also plan on making additions to my active plans to switch it up every now and then.

Overall I see this is also an opportunity to develop stronger bonds with your family while staying active.