The results are in! I asked folks how #stayathome https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags... draggable="false" alt=""> is affecting their exercise habit. The vast majority say YES their exercise has been impacted.

Many active people (41%) report a decline in physical activity.

Some advice! 1/x

Staying active during #stayathome https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags... draggable="false" alt=""> is hard! Ideas:

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✅" title="White heavy check mark" aria-label="Emoji: White heavy check mark"> Create both inside https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🏠" title="House building" aria-label="Emoji: House building">and outdoor https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🌞" title="Sun with face" aria-label="Emoji: Sun with face">exercise plans so you always have a plan B.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✅" title="White heavy check mark" aria-label="Emoji: White heavy check mark"> When time https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⌚️" title="Wristwatch" aria-label="Emoji: Wristwatch">is tight, reduce the duration of workouts to make it easier to fit it in
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✅" title="White heavy check mark" aria-label="Emoji: White heavy check mark">Find/create exercise support online (FB group)
2/x

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✅" title="White heavy check mark" aria-label="Emoji: White heavy check mark">Engage family in exercise-- OR if they are a barrier, disengage them. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😲" title="Astonished face" aria-label="Emoji: Astonished face"> It may be easier to go it alone.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✅" title="White heavy check mark" aria-label="Emoji: White heavy check mark">Build social time into exercise (eg, a phone walking date)https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📱" title="Mobile phone" aria-label="Emoji: Mobile phone">
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✅" title="White heavy check mark" aria-label="Emoji: White heavy check mark">Use a training plan for structure (e.g., Couch to 5K)
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✅" title="White heavy check mark" aria-label="Emoji: White heavy check mark">Get friends to connect on an exercise app
3/x

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✅" title="White heavy check mark" aria-label="Emoji: White heavy check mark">Schedule exercise into the day like an appt https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📆" title="Tear-off calendar" aria-label="Emoji: Tear-off calendar">
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✅" title="White heavy check mark" aria-label="Emoji: White heavy check mark">Ask family to help you protect your exercise time and do the same for them.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✅" title="White heavy check mark" aria-label="Emoji: White heavy check mark">Find inspiration online. Love @arghavan_salles yoga vids!
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✅" title="White heavy check mark" aria-label="Emoji: White heavy check mark">Learn a TikTok dance with the kiddos (those dances are a workout!)
4/x

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✅" title="White heavy check mark" aria-label="Emoji: White heavy check mark">Set & write down an exercise goal for each week-- and a bigger goal for 8 weeks from now.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✅" title="White heavy check mark" aria-label="Emoji: White heavy check mark">Track the immediate impact of exercise on your stresshttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😱" title="Face screaming in fear" aria-label="Emoji: Face screaming in fear"> mood https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😟" title="Worried face" aria-label="Emoji: Worried face">and sleep https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😴" title="Sleeping face" aria-label="Emoji: Sleeping face"> Seeing these improve is motivating.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✅" title="White heavy check mark" aria-label="Emoji: White heavy check mark">If current workout is unavailable, experiment with something new. 5/x

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✅" title="White heavy check mark" aria-label="Emoji: White heavy check mark">It may be worth putting dirty dishes, piles of laundry, and a living room that=natural disaster https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🌪️" title="Cloud with tornado" aria-label="Emoji: Cloud with tornado"> on pause if it frees up time for self-care.

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✅" title="White heavy check mark" aria-label="Emoji: White heavy check mark">IF ALL ELSE FAILS, it& #39;s OK to put exercise on guilt-free pause https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✋" title="Raised hand" aria-label="Emoji: Raised hand">for now. Pick a day next week to revisit an exercise plan.
6/x

Poll results! 7/x