Workout routines also often double as an opportunity for socialization, whether it be the community at your yoga studio or meeting up with friends for a Spin class. Ackerman said that during this time of social distancing, missing out on that opportunity for connection with others while also engaging in healing movement can be especially difficult.
Try to find ways to attain that sense of community around exercise. Go for walks with your friends outside (maintaining recommended distance apart, of course) or FaceTime your gym buddy and do a workout together. You can also contact your gym or favorite instructors to see if they're offering live workouts.
With the change in daily schedules for work and workouts, you may take a little while to create your new routine and to find the new workouts that will inspire you. Just don't be so hard on yourself for missing a workout (or a couple weeks!). We're all navigating through these changes and will soon find our new normal when it comes to exercise.
