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By Viwe Ndongeni-Ntlebi 
12m ago
It is important that we stay active, but it is even more important to do so during the blockade.
Fulufhelo Siphuma, a wellness specialist, says it’s important, during this time,
to stay fit and active to boost your immune system.
“Exercise plays a critical role in boosting our immune system that protects us from viral outbreaks,” she says.
Adding that exercise is also known for its mood-boosting abilities.
For those who have been active for a while, he says, it’s the best way to keep all the gains you’ve made from months or even years of training.
Here are some of the exercises he suggests you should do to stay active.
Plank hop to squat
Assume a high draw position. Explosively push your hip forward, “jumping” your feet out of your hands. Slightly elevate your torso so that it is straight and your knees are bent 90 degrees. Jump back to a table. Do this for 45 seconds.
Squatting position
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Push your hips back and bend your knees, squatting down as low as you can while keeping your torso straight. Hold this position for 30 seconds.
One leg pushup
Assume a flexed position with your arms straight and your hands underneath and slightly wider than your shoulders. Put your left foot up. Bend your elbows and lower your body until your chest almost touches the floor. Pause and push your body up. Do all your repetitions with your left leg elevated, then repeat with your right leg elevated. Do 8 repetitions per leg.
I pass through lunges
Assume a lunge position with your right leg forward, your right knee bent 90 degrees. Now take a big step forward with your left foot, falling back into a lunge position, this time with your left leg forward. Back off to return to the starting lunge position. That’s 1 repetition, do all your repetitions, then switch legs and repeat. Do 8 repetitions per leg.
High table with shoulder tap
Assume a push-up position with your arms straight and your hands underneath and slightly wider than your shoulders. Keep your body straight as you raise your left hand and raise it to touch your right shoulder. As you do so, don’t allow your hips to move. Put your hand back on the floor. Repeat with your right hand and left shoulder. Do 12 repetitions per side.
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