There are though, other, more serious, reasons to stay fit and active during Covid-19. It’s been widely publicised that people living with obesity and noncommunicable diseases (NCD), such as cardiovascular diseases (e.g. heart attacks and stroke), cancer, chronic respiratory diseases (such as chronic obstructed pulmonary disease and asthma) and diabetes, are at an increased risk of the health impacts of emergencies such as Covid-19. What’s more, the restrictive measures of the Covid-19 lockdown have the potential to limit people’s physical activity, which further adds to the health risks for people living with obesity or an NCD.

So without getting too in-depth, what I’d like to share with you is a few of the ways I’ve been enjoying exercise and physical activity during lockdown. Maybe we can inspire each other with ways to keep fit and active during lockdown? Have you tried any ‘virtual gym classes’? Perhaps you’ve started a new hobby that’s keeping you active? I’d love to hear from you in the comments below or on social media.