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Education Resources
Special: COVID-19 and Exercise
The Centre of Sports and Exercise (CSE) is dedicated to promoting a healthy lifestyle through physical activity. In light of the current public health issues surrounding the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, social distancing has become the new norm. When most people are encouraged to stay at home, with most sports and exercise facilities closed, it's hard to keep up with any physical activity at all.
Despite such, CSE encourages all staff and student to continue to be physically active to keep our immune system strong and our body healthy. Research shows that physical activity has an acute and chronically beneficial effect on our immune response and potentially reduces risk and severity of viral illnesses. Furthermore, there is clear evidence that exercise reduces depression and anxiety symptoms and helps to improve the mental health.
Below you will find many resources to help you continue to stay physically active while at home.
Featured Resources
Staying Active During
the COVID-19 Pandemic
How to Avoid
Deconditioning during
the COVID-19 Pandemic
Exercise and the
Immune System during
the COVID-19 Pandemic
Burn Calories with
Home Activities
Exercise Videos for Home Based Training
Bed Rest Exercises
Simple exercises that can be done lying or sitting to help maintain muscle mass.
Exercise Circuit to be done anywhere
Basic pyramid circuit that can be done anywhere. 50 star jumps, 40 squats, 30 press ups, 20 leg raises, 10 T-rotation.
Home Based Circuit Training
Circuit training that can be done with simple equipment found at home. 2 sets of 8 exercises of with 30:20 seconds work:active rest ratio. .
Home Based Stretching Exercises
Simple stretching exercises that can be done at home or in the office. Stretches cover all major muscle groups.
Home Based Mobility Exercises
Simple mobility exercises that can be done at home that help to strengthen joint through a range of motion. All major muscle groups covered.
Home Based Tabata Circuit Training
Simple high intensity circuit that can be done at home with just your body weight. 2 sets of 8 exercises of with 20:10 s work:rest ratio.
Kids ( &Adults!) Exercise Workout
Kids need 60mins of exercise per day. Even when indoors, exercise should be fun and can be done with parents/guardians!
Exercise for Home Based Training
Home Based
Circuit Training
Home Based
Stretching Exercise
How to Set Up your Home Desk Ergonomically