The unprecedented lockdown and the limited freedom of movement have left us all a little restless. It wouldn’t be wrong to say that the struggle to keep ourselves motivated has been real. While some of us have taken to learning new skills, most of us are having a hard time sticking to our pre-covid routine. The closure of gyms, parks, yoga studios, sports centres, even swimming pools has left many of us without our favourite means to stay active.

As much as we’d like to curl up on the couch and procrastinate, staying active is essential to our wellbeing. According to WHO, long periods of physical inactivity is a leading cause for several lifestyle diseases and disability. We spoke to Mumbai-based fitness professional, Miten Kakaiya about reduced physical activity, “Both during and after the lockdown, we've seen a significant reduction in activity levels. This means that your body is burning a lot less energy than it was (earlier). You need to ensure that you maintain the optimum balance between calorie consumption and calorie burn. Apart from the obvious fitness goals, it is important to stay active and eat smart in order to maintain good physical and cardiovascular health, boost your immunity, and protect against illness.”

Miten shared valuable tips on few commonly asked questions about fitness and activity levels.