•September 16, 2020•

By Cheri Burcham
Extension Educator, University of Illinois Extension
For many of us, exercise routines have been put on hold due to social distancing recommendations and schedules that have us home more than usual. Get creative by adding physical activity into our daily lives at home. Several of the tips below also encourage activity with family and can be great as brain breaks for children and adults who are working and schooling from home.
Regular physical activity can have long-term health benefits including relieving stress, improving sleep, reducing fat, controlling weight, and preventing chronic diseases. Get moving and have fun with it!     Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.